Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the front final drive (4WD models). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the nuts and bolts of the steering gear assembly, using power tool, then remove the crossmember from the vehicle and support the steering gear assembly with a suitable wire.
- Remove the air duct and resonator assembly and the air cleaner case (upper). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove front timing chain case. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove timing chain (primary) only. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the oil pump assembly.