Removal Work

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Install engine slingers into front of left bank cylinder head and front of right bank cylinder head.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Slingers
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Slinger bolts:
1. 33.4 N.m (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Lift with hoist and secure engine in position.
Use manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equivalently rigid tool such as transmission jack. Securely support bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION: Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable condition.
Remove front suspension member mounting nuts with power tool. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove engine, transmission front final drive and front suspension member assembly. When performing work, observe the following caution:

Fig 2: Removing Engine From Vehicle
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION:
- Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
- Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
- Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity changes. If necessary, use jack(s) to support vehicle at rear jacking point(s) to prevent it from falling it off the lift.