Separation Work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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.
Slinger bolts:

: 28.0 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Engine Slinger
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 the figure.
  NOTE: Spacer is a component part of engine rear upper slinger assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Spacer Given Direction
  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 (RH and LH) under side nut with power tool.
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 CHARGING SYSTEM .
Remove starter motor. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Separate engine from transmission. Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY " (M/T models) or "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY " (A/T models).
Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and engine mounting brackets (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
Remove dynamic damper, engine mounting insulator (rear) and rear engine mounting member from transmission.