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Removal And Installation: Removal: Notes

CAUTION: When removing the transaxle assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
  1. Remove battery and bracket.
  2. Remove air cleaner and resonator.
  3. Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector and park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
  4. Disconnect harness connectors of revolution sensor, ground and vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) From Transaxle
    G02062993Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle.
  6. Remove LH mounting bracket from transaxle and body.
    Fig 2: Removing LH Mounting Bracket From Transaxle And Body
    G02062994Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect control cable at transaxle side.
  8. Drain ATF.
  9. Remove exhaust front tube.
  10. Remove drive shafts. Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
  11. Disconnect fluid cooler hoses.
  12. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
  13. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
    • Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug. 
  14. Remove center member.
  15. Remove rear cover plate and bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
    • Rotate crankshaft for access to securing bolts. 
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Cover Plate
      G02062995Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 4: Locating Securing Bolts
      G02062996Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Support transaxle with a jack.
  17. Remove bolts fixing A/T to engine.
  18. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.
    Fig 5: Lowering Transaxle
    G02062997Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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