Removal 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.

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.

Fig 1: Locating Manual Lift Table Caddy
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove rear engine mounting member bolt.
Remove suspension member mounting bolt and nut. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ".
Carefully lower jack to remove engine, transmission, and suspension member assembly. When performing work, observe the following:
CAUTION:
- Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
- Make sure 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.