Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set transfer state as 2WD when 4WD shift switch is at 2WD.
Remove under covers (if equipped).
Partially drain the transfer fluid. Refer to "CHECKING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) ".
Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (front), "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (rear).
CAUTION: Do not damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing rear propeller shaft.
Remove the A/T insulator nuts from the A/T cross member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
Remove the cross member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
WARNING: Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing cross member.
Disconnect the harness connectors from the following:
- ATP switch
- Neutral 4LO switch
- Wait detection switch
- Transfer motor
- Transfer control device
- Transfer terminal cord assembly
Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Actuator
- Breather tube (transfer)
- Transfer motor
Remove the transfer control device from the extension housing.
Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
Remove the transfer assembly.
WARNING: Support transfer assembly with suitable jack while removing it.

CAUTION: Do not damage rear oil seal (A/T).