Removal Work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equivalently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
- Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable condition.
Remove rear engine mounting member mounting bolts.
Remove suspension member mounting bolts and nuts. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove engine, transmission, and suspension member assembly. When performing work, observe the following:

Fig 1: Supporting Bottom Of Suspension Member And Transmission
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION:

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
Check that all connection points have been disconnected.
Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity changes. If necessary, use jack(s) to support vehicle at rear jacking point(s) to prevent it from falling it off the lift.