- 2WD Model -

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not attach lifting cable to or place supporting fixture under companion flange at rear of A/T (shown in the figure at left) when lifting/lowering A/T.
Be sure to attach lifting cable to rear engine mounting or dynamic damper location when lifting/lowering A/T.

Remove battery negative terminal.
Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.
Remove fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
Remove oil cooler pipe from A/T assembly.
Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Remove A/T control cable from A/T assembly.
Disconnect A/T and speedometer sensor harness connectors.
Remove starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Remove gusset and rear plate cover securing engine to A/T assembly.
Remove bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
- Remove the bolts by turning crankshaft.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Damper, Companion Flange And Rear Engine Mounting
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Support A/T assembly with a jack.
Remove rear engine mounting member from body and A/T assembly. Tighten rear engine mounting member to the specified torque. Refer to "REAR ENGINE MOUNTING ".
Remove bolts securing A/T assembly to engine.
Pull A/T assembly backwards.
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a jack.
Lower A/T assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Engine Mounting Member From Body And A/T Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.