Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Slowly turn a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
- Perform when engine is cold.
- When replacing transmission assembly, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY". Refer to Description .
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and release the parking brake.
- Disconnect battery or batteries. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Remove engine under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Drain A/T fluid. Refer to Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF) .
- Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect harness connector (A) from the neutral start switch (1) and harness connectors (B) from the solenoid assembly (2).
: Front
- Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the temperature sensor (1).
: Front
- Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the output speed sensor (1).
: Front
- Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the input speed sensor (1).
: Front
- Remove all harness brackets and clips from A/T assembly.
- Remove screws (A) and remove cover plate (1) from converter housing (2).
: Front
- Turn crankshaft, and remove the six bolts for drive plate and torque converter.CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- Remove control cable from A/T assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove air breather hose, air breather box and bracket. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation (Fluid Cooler Tubes & Hoses) .NOTE: Cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Disconnect the oil charging pipe from the A/T assembly.
- Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.CAUTION: Be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug when setting the transmission jack.
- Remove bolts (A) and remove transmission cross member.
- Remove engine mount insulator (rear). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove bolts holding 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.
- Do not lift or support transmission using bottom of oil pan or oil pan damage will result.
- Remove oil charging pipe from engine.