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4WD: Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
  3. Remove front LH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
  4. Remove the front LH mudguard. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR ".
  6. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
  7. Remove the under covers using power tool (if equipped).
  8. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
  9. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G08165540Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2F1310) (front) and "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2S1330) or "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2S1350) (rear).
  11. Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove the A/T shift selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.
  13. Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
  14. Remove the dust cover from the converter housing.
  15. Turn the crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for the drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  16. Support the A/T assembly using a transmission jack.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
  17. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
  18. Remove the crossmember using power tool.
    Fig 2: Locating Drive Plate Mounting Bolts
    G08165541Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hose.
  20. Disconnect the following:
    • A/T assembly harness connector
    • Neutral-4LO switch connector (ATX14B only)
    • 4LO switch connector (TX15B only)
    • Wait detection switch connector
    • ATP switch connector
    • Transfer motor connector (ATX14B only)
    • Control valve assembly connector (ATX14B only)
    • Transfer control device connector
  21. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
  22. Remove the A/T fluid charging pipe.
  23. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
  24. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from the vehicle using Tool.

    Tool number: - (J-47002) 

    CAUTION:
    • Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure the A/T assembly to the transmission jack.
    NOTE: The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown.
  25. Remove the transfer from the A/T assembly. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (ATX14B) or "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (TX15B).
    Fig 3: Supporting A/T Assembly Using Tool
    G08165542Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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