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Removal and Installation (2WD Models): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: When removing the transmission assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the transmission assembly.

Be careful not to damage sensor edge. 

  1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
  2. Remove engine cover.
  3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
  4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
  5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G02362960Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove starter motor. Refer to "VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) ".
  12. Remove fluid cooler tube.
  13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) ".
  14. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) ".
  15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
  16. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolt
    G02362961Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
  18. Remove air breather hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
  20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from transmission assembly.
  21. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  22. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
  23. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle with a transmission jack.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping. 
    • Secure transmission assembly to a transmission jack. 
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Assembly From Vehicle
    G02362962Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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