Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 627

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation from Vehicle 

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COMPONENTS

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

1.

Transmission assembly

2.

Crossmember

3.

Insulator

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-72, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove the shift selector assembly. Refer to 

TM-18, "Removal and Installation"

.

3. Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-22, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the M/T

assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the sensor edge.

5. Remove the engine under cover using power tool.
6. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
7. Remove the starter motor. Refer to 

STR-31, "Removal and

Installation"

.

8. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to 

DLN-131,

"Removal and Installation"

 (front) and 

DLN-140, "Removal and

Installation"

 (rear).

9. Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes. Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

.

10. Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transmission. Refer to 

CL-10, "Removal and Installation"

.

11. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.

WARNING:

Support the transmission using suitable jack.

12. Remove the crossmember using power tool.
13. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect

the air breather hoses. Refer to 

TM-20, "Removal and Installation"

.

14. Disconnect the following:

• Back-up lamp switch connector

• Park/neutral position (PNP) switch connector 

• ATP switch connector

• Neutral 4LO switch connector

• Wait detection switch connector

• Transfer control device connector

15. Remove the harness from the retainers.
16. Remove the transmission to engine bolts using power tool.
17. Separate the transmission from the engine and remove it from the vehicle.

WARNING:

Support manual transmission while removing it.

18. Separate transmission and transfer case.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing the transmission to the engine, tighten the bolts to

the specified torque.

• Check and refill transmission oil as necessary. Refer to 

MA-12,

"Fluids and Lubricants"

.

CAUTION:

• When installing be careful to avoid interference between transmission main drive gear and clutch

cover.

• After installation, check for oil leakage and oil level. Refer to 

TM-15, "Checking"

.

• If flywheel is removed, align dowel pin with the smallest hole of flywheel.

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Quantity

10

Bolt length “ ”
mm (in)

65 (2.56)

Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

 75 (7.7, 55)

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• When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly

during re-assembly.

• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration oil leaks or breakage of driv-

etrain components.

TM-24

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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

Overhaul

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COMPONENTS

Case Components

1.

Front cover gasket

2.

Front cover

3.

Washer

4.

Withdrawal lever ball pin

5.

Front cover oil seal

6.

Pivot bolt

7.

Check shift pin

8.

Filler plug

9.

Gasket

10. Transmission case

11. Drain plug

12. Sliding ball bearing

13. Bushing

14. Oil gutter

15. Breather

16. Dowel pin

17. Magnet

18. Baffle plate

19. Adapter plate

20. Baffle plate

21. Bearing retainer

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