Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and release the parking brake.
- Disconnect the battery or batteries. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Remove floor under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove transmission under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Drain ATF through drain plug. Refer to Changing .
- Remove bolts (A) from rear diagonal cross member [1 (LH/RH)], then remove front cross member.NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
- Remove bolts and nuts (A) and remove front cross member (1).
- Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect harness connector (A) from crankshaft position sensor (1).
- Remove screw (B) and remove crankshaft position sensor (1) from A/T assembly.
: Front
CAUTION:- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
- Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (bank 1 and bank 2). Refer to Exploded View .
- Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the joint connector.
: Front
- Remove control cable and bracket from A/T assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect harness connectors from the A/T assembly.
- Remove harness and brackets from A/T assembly and transfer assembly.
- Remove engine under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove bolt (A) and remove rear cover plate (1).
: Front
- Remove front undercover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to Exploded View .
- Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts (A) for drive plate (1) and torque converter.
: Front
CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine. - Remove A/T fluid cooler tube A and D for XD Models. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models . Remove A/T fluid cooler tube A and C for Non-XD Models. Exploded View - Non-XD Models .NOTE: Cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Support A/T assembly (1) with a transmission jack (A).CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug.
- Remove rear engine mount cross member (1) and engine mount insulator (rear) (2).
: Front
- Remove bolts from A/T assembly to engine.
- Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.