Separation 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.

Install engine slingers into front of right bank cylinder head and rear of left bank cylinder head.
1. Slinger bolts:
  1. : 24.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb)
    
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Slingers
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- To protect rocker cover against damage caused by tilting of engine slinger, insert spacer between cylinder head and engine rear lower slinger, in direction shown in figure.
NOTE:
- Spacer is a component part of engine rear upper slinger assembly.
Fig 2: Inserting Spacer Between Cylinder Head And Engine Rear Lower Slinger
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .
Remove engine mounting insulators under side nut.
Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from suspension member.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
Remove alternator. Refer to GENERATOR .
Remove starter motor. Refer to STARTER .
Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (A/T MODELS) (A/T models) or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (M/T MODELS) (M/T models).
Remove engine mounting insulator and bracket.