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Removal and Installation (AWD 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 front propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. 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: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G02362968Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove starter motor. Refer to "VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) " or "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ".
  13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from transmission assembly.
  14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD MODEL) " (for VQ35DE models) or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (for VK45DE models).
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Plate
    G02362969Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolt
    G02362970Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE models). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD MODEL) ".
  17. 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.
  18. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
  19. Tilt the mission slightly to keep the clearance between body and mission, and then disconnect air breather hose from charging pipe. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 4: Removing Dynamic Damper
    G02362971Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer assembly connector.
  21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
  22. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  23. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
  24. Remove transmission assembly with transfer from vehicle.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping. 
    • Secure transmission assembly to a jack. 
  25. Remove transfer from transmission assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Assembly
    G02362972Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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