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Removal and Installation (4WD): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Remove A/T fluid indicator.
  3. Remove engine under cover using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove transfer under cover using power tool (if equipped). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove propeller shafts. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (front) and "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (rear).
  7. Disconnect control cable.
  8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from 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 front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
  9. Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
  10. Remove dust cover from converter housing.
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
    G04901155Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Turn crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Drive Plate And Torque Converter Bolt
    G04901156Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Support A/T assembly using transmission jack and Tool.

    Tool number: - (J-47002) 

    Fig 3: Supporting A/T Assembly Using Transmission Jack
    G04901164Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
  13. Remove cross member using power tool.
  14. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the clearance between body and transmission, then disconnect air breather hose. Refer to "4WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Remove air breather hose. Refer to "4WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  16. Disconnect the following.
    • Neutral 4 low switch
    • Wait detection switch
    • Transfer motor connector
    • A/T assembly connector
    • Transfer control device connector
    • ATP switch connector
    • Transfer terminal cord assembly connector
  17. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  18. Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
  19. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure A/T assembly to transmission jack.
  20. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
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