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Removal and Installation: Removal

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CAUTION: After removing transfer assembly from transaxle, be sure to replace differential side oil seal of the transaxle with new one. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL ".
  1. Place the transmission shifter in the N position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, not LOCK. This will leave the steering column unlocked.
  3. Turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise all the way to the steering stop.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  5. Remove front wiper arms, cowl top covers (LH and RH) and cowl top bracket.
    NOTE: You do not need to remove the wiper motor/arms assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Wiper Motor/Arms Assembly
    G05146411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) harness connector. 2/8
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 (Bank 1) Harness Connector
    G05146412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Hang a cord down from the vent intake for use later to suspend the steering rack.
    Fig 3: Hanging Cord Down From Vent Intake
    G05146413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove front tires with power tool.
  9. Remove RH side shield (splash guard).
  10. Remove engine under cover.
  11. Remove CVT assy. air guide.
    Fig 4: Removing CVT Assy. Air Guide
    G05146414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove exhaust front tube.
  13. Drain fluid from transfer case  .
  14. Drain at least one-half (1/2) quart but not more than one (1) quart of fluid from CVT  .
  15. Remove RH front axle cotter pin, then loosen axle nut with power tool.
  16. Remove both RH and LH mounting bolt and nut that clamps lower steering knuckle to transverse link (lower control arm) ball joint with power tool.
    NOTE: Ball joint stud to steering knuckle fit is not a taper fit but is a slide fit, so no ball joint separator is needed.
  17. Using a puller (or other suitable tool), push drive shaft end from out of wheel hub/steering knuckle assembly.
    CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
  18. Remove RH axle support bearing to support bracket bolts.
  19. Remove RH axle from transaxle.
  20. Remove propeller (drive) shaft.
  21. Remove bracket from suspension member.
    Fig 5: Removing Bracket From Suspension Member
    G05146415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove O2 sensor connector bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing O2 Sensor Connector Bracket
    G05146416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Unbolt the return-side (low pressure) power steering tube brackets from front suspension member.
  24. Unbolt heat shield from crossmember and remove.
    Fig 7: Locating Heat Shield
    G05146417Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove 2 mounting bolts and nut of steering gear assembly from front suspension member.
  26. Support steering gear assembly up with a cord or an equivalent.
  27. Firmly support transaxle assembly with pole jacks or suitable tools as follows:
    1. Place one jack under the transmission pan area.
    2. Place another jack under the transaxle differential area.
    Fig 8: Placing Jack Under Transaxle Differential
    G05146418Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
  28. Firmly support front and rear of front suspension member (powertrain cradle frame) along the vehicle centerline with suitable jacks.
    Fig 9: Supporting Front And Rear Of Front Suspension Member
    G05146419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Remove CVT rear mounting insulator bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating CVT Rear Mounting Insulator
    G05146420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove LH (bank 1, front) engine mounting insulator bracket mounting bolts from suspension member.
  31. Remove RH (bank 2, rear) engine mounting insulator bracket mounting bolts from suspension member.
  32. Remove front suspension member stays, then front suspension member nuts.
  33. Gradually lower the front suspension member pole jacks no more than 4" in back and 2 1/2" in front, to the height where the transfer assembly can be removed.
    Fig 11: Measuring Lowering Distance
    G05146421Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: For stability and ease of reassembly don't lower the suspension member off the body mounting studs all the way.
  34. Disconnect RH (bank 2, rear) engine mounting insulator harness connector.
  35. Remove power steering hose bracket from RH (bank 2, rear) engine mounting insulator.
    Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Hose Bracket Bolts
    G05146422Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Remove RH (bank 2, rear) engine mounting insulator mounting bolts (upper side) and insulator.
  37. Remove RH (bank 2, rear) engine mounting insulator bracket mounting bolts from transfer assembly, then remove bracket.
  38. Remove RH (bank 2, rear) exhaust manifold cover.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifold for this procedure.
  39. Apply rust penetrant to then remove RH (bank 2, rear) three-way catalyst mounting flange TOP REAR  nuts.
  40. Apply rust penetrant to then remove RH (bank 2, rear) three-way catalyst mounting flange BOTTOM FRONT  bolts, and remove the three-way catalyst.
    CAUTION: Catalyst internals are very fragile. Handle carefully to avoid any breakage or shock to three-way catalyst.
  41. Remove RH axle support bearing bracket.
  42. Remove rear gusset and transfer case gusset.
    Fig 13: Transfer Case & Transaxle Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G05146423Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Remove six (6) bolts fixing transfer assembly to CVT transaxle assembly.
  44. Remove transfer assembly from transaxle assembly.
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