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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Install the engine slingers into the front of the left cylinder head, and the right rear cylinder head as shown.
    Fig 1: Engine Rear Slingers With Torque Specifications (Vehicle Front)
    G04916341Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 2: Engine Front Slingers With Torque Specifications (Vehicle Rear)
    G04916342Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Support the engine from the front and rear slingers using a suitable tool.
  3. Remove the engine under cover.
  4. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
  5. Remove the splash shields.
  6. Remove the two bolts from the LH transaxle mounting insulator (1) as shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Insulator Bolts
    G04916343Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and remove the lower ball joint nut using power tool.
    CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
  8. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using Tool as shown.

    Tool number: HT2520000 (J-25730-A) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
    G04916336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove the power steering line bracket from the front suspension member.
  11. Remove the steering gear to suspension member bolts.
  12. Disconnect the front and rear engine mount electrical connectors, if equipped.
  13. Disconnect the connecting rod from the front strut using power tool.
    • Prevent the stabilizer connecting rod from turning by inserting a hex wrench into the end of the ball stud, then remove nut.
  14. Set Tool under the front suspension member for support, then remove the nuts from the front suspension member using power tool.

    Tool number: KV101J0010 (J-47242) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Strut, Connecting Rod And Stabilizer
    G04887044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the bolts from the front suspension member pin stay on the vehicle body side using power tool.
  16. Remove the through bolts from the front and rear engine mounting insulators.
  17. Lower the suspension member slowly.
    • If necessary, remove the exhaust hanger bracket from the front suspension member.
    • If necessary, remove the front and rear engine mounting insulators.
    • If necessary, remove the transverse link.
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