Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 685

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

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NOTE:

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

ing.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Before replacing transmission assembly, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN TRANSMISSION

ASSEMBLY". Refer to 

TM-77, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSMISSION ASSEM-

BLY : Special Repair Requirement"

.

• When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS)

from the A/T assembly.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to 

PG-72, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (LH). Refer to 

WT-48, "Adjustment"

.

4. Remove the mud flap (LH). Refer to 

EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"

.

5. Remove the fender protector (LH). Refer to 

EXT-22, "Removal and Installation"

.

1.

A/T fluid level gauge

2.

Insulator

3.

A/T crossmember

4.

Copper sealing washers

5.

A/T fluid cooler tube

6.

Bracket

7.

Front crossmember

8.

Transmission assembly

9.

O-ring

10. A/T fluid charging pipe

A. Self-sealing bolt

B. Refer to installation.

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6. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T

assembly.

CAUTION:

• Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the

sensor's front edge magnetic area.

• Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.

7. Remove the engine under cover using power tool.
8. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
9. Remove the starter motor.
10. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to 

DLN-131, "Removal and Installation"

 (front) and 

DLN-

140, "Removal and Installation"

 (rear).

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

EX-5, "Exploded View"

.

12. Remove the shift selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.
13. Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

14. Remove the dust cover from the converter housing.
15. Turn the crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for the

drive plate and torque converter.

CAUTION:

When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed

from the front of the engine.

16. Support the A/T assembly using a transmission jack.

CAUTION:

When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow

it to collide against the drain plug.

17. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
18. Remove the crossmember using power tool.
19. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect

the air breather hose.

20. Disconnect the following:

• A/T assembly harness connector

• 4LO switch connector

• Wait detection switch connector

• ATP switch connector

• Transfer control device connector

21. Remove the harness from the retainers.
22. Remove the A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
24. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from the vehicle using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.

• Secure the A/T assembly to the transmission jack.

NOTE:

The actual Special Service Tool may differ from Tool shown.

25. Remove the transfer from the A/T assembly. Refer to 

DLN-99,

"Removal and Installation"

.

INSPECTION

Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

Tool number

:

—

 (J-47002)

LCIA0367E

LCIA0335E

SCIA2203E

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• After inserting the torque converter to the transmission, be sure to

check dimension (A) to ensure it is within the reference value limit.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• 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.

• Do not reuse O-rings and copper sealing washers. Refer to "COMPONENTS".

• When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.

• After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that

transmission rotates freely without binding.

• When tightening the bolts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure

to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to 

EM-99, "Exploded View"

.

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

specified torque using sequence shown.

• When installing the drive plate to torque converter bolts, align the

positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter

and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then tighten the bolts to the

specified torque.

• After completing installation, fill A/T with fluid and check for fluid

leaks, fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to 

TM-215,

"Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)"

, and 

TM-231, "Inspection and

Adjustment"

.

Dimension (A)

: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more

SAT017B

Transmission bolts

: 75 N·m (7.7 kg-m, 55 ft-lb)

LCIA0370E

LCIA0335E

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