Removal and Installation: Removal

Outline

At first, remove the transmission and transfer assembly, steering gear and front final drive facing downward. Then remove the engine.

Preparation

1. Remove engine cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "WORK PROCEDURE ".
3. Remove battery and tray. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
4. Remove the following components and related parts:
   • Hood assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Front under cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Front road wheel and tires. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to "DRAINING ".
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ".
   CAUTION:

   • Perform this step when engine is cold.
   • Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

Engine Room Front

1. Remove drive belt. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Remove fan shroud. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
3. Remove cooling fan and fan coupling. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
4. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
5. Remove radiator.

Vehicle Underbody

1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Remove protector A and B. Refer to "FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : EXPLODED VIEW ".
3. Remove front suspension rear cross member. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (2WD models) or "4WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (4WD models).
4. Remove oil cooler. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
5. Remove A/T assembly. Refer to "2WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (2WD models) or "4WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (4WD models).
6. Remove steering gear assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
7. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
8. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
9. Remove alternator. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

Engine Room LH

1. Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   CAUTION: Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leakage.

Engine Room RH

1. Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Disconnect heater hose at heater core side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leakage.
3. Disconnect ground cable.
4. Disconnect all clips and connectors of the engine harness from vehicle side.

Removal Work

1. Install alternator bracket. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Temporarily tighten mounting bolts.
2. Remove intake manifold. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
3. Remove starter motor. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
4. Install engine slingers.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Slingers

   Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

   Slinger bolts: 

   : 45.0 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 

5. Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
6. Remove engine mounting bracket (LH, RH) and engine mounting insulator (LH, RH). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
7. Remove the engine from the vehicle, avoid interference with the vehicle body.
   CAUTION:

   • Before and during lifting, always check that any harnesses are left connected.
   • Never damage engine mounting insulator and avoid oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
     Fig 2: Lifting Engine

     Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.