Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 1100

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VQ40DE 2WD Models

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1.

A/T fluid indicator

2.

A/T fluid indicator pipe

3.

O-ring

4.

Insulator

5.

A/T crossmember

6.

Copper washer

7.

Bracket

8.

A/T fluid cooler tube

9.

Front crossmember

10.

Transmission assembly

A.

Self-sealing bolt

B.

Refer to installation.

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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.

2.

Remove the A/T fluid indicator.

3.

Remove the front LH wheel and tire assembly Refer to 

WT-46, "Rotation"

.

4.

Removr the front LH mud flap. Refer to 

EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-22, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protector"

.

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 debris to get on the sensor's

front edge magnetic area.

• Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.

7.

Remove the under cover using power tool.

8.

Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to 

TM-263, "Changing the A/T

Fluid (ATF)"

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A/T fluid indicator

2.

Insulator

3.

A/T crossmember

4.

Copper washers

5.

A/T fluid cooler tube

6.

Bracket

7.

Front crossmember

8.

Transmission assembly

9.

O-ring

10.

A/T fluid indicator pipe

A.

Self-sealing bolt

B.

Refer to installation.

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Remove the front cross member using power tool.

10. Remove the starter.
11. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to  

DLN-153, "Removal and Installation"

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12. Remove the A/T selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.

13. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.
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 cross member.

18. Remove the cross member using power tool.

WARNING:

Support the transmission using suitable jack.

19. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect

the air breather hose.

20. Disconnect the A/T assembly harness connector.

21. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.

22. Remove the A/T fluid indicator pipe.
23. Plug any openings such as the A/T fluid indicator pipe hole.

24. Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.

25. Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
• Secure the A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
NOTE:
The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown.

INSPECTION

Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

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

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

INSTALLATION

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the
following work.

Tool number

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 (J-47002)

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Dimension A

: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more

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• When installing the transmission to the engine, install the bolts in

accordance with the standard below.

• Align the positions of bolts for drive plate with those of the torque

converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts
with the specified torque.

CAUTION:

• 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 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 drive train components.

• Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). 
• After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to 

TM-261,

"Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)"

, 

TM-277, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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Removal and Installation for VQ40DE 2WD Models

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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.

2.

Remove the A/T fluid indicator.

3.

Remove the front LH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to 

WT-46, "Rotation"

.

4.

Remove the front LH mud flap. Refer to 

EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-22, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protector"

.

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 debris to get on the sensor's

front edge magnetic area.

• Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.

7.

Remove the under covers using power tool.

8.

Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to 

TM-263, "Changing the A/T

Fluid (ATF)"

.

9.

Remove the front cross member using power tool.

10. Remove the starter.

11. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-163, "Removal and Installation"

 (3S1330), 

DLN-173,

"Removal and Installation"

 (3S1330-2BJ100).

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

EX-6, "Removal and Installation"

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13. Remove the A/T selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.

Bolt  No.

1

2

3

Quantity

4

1

6

Bolt length “

”

mm (in)

60

(2.36)

65

(2.56)

Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

35

 (3.6, 26)

75

 (7.7, 55)

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