NTB24-015A

Classification:
Reference:
AT23-005A
Date:
NTB24-015A
March 22, 2024
ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2017-2020 Pathfinder (R52)
SERVICE INFORMATION
A new Engine Support Tool, Engine Support Bracket, and CVT Transmission Jack Adapter
are now available to allow the CVT to be removed from the APPLIED VEHICLES without
having to remove the engine.
The procedure in this bulletin is different from the procedure currently in the Electronic
Service Manual (ESM), which will be updated with this information at a later date.
Please refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE to use these new tools:
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
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – pages 4 - 26
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – pages 27 - 55
Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
A. (NI-52389)
Engine support tool
B. (NI-53119)
Engine support
bracket
Figure 1
(NI-51307)
CVT transmission jack adapter
Figure 2
Power tool
Figure 3
Hydraulic lift table
Figure 4
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Transmission jack
Figure 5
Drive shaft joint puller
Figure 6
Ball joint remover
Figure 7
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal (FWD)
To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping
from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow
built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:

Perform when the engine is cold.

When replacing the TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace the transaxle
assembly first and then replace the TCM.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
When replacing the transaxle assembly, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY."
o
Refer to "Description" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
HINT: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings
to prevent fluid from spilling.
1.
Remove the battery tray.

2.
Remove the cowl top cover and the cowl top extension.

3.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Power Supply, Ground & Circuit
Elements section of the ESM.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove engine room cover.

Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Engine Mechanical section of the ESM.
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4.
Disconnect the harness
connector (A) from the
transmission range switch (1).
Figure 8
5.
Remove the lock plate (1) as
shown.
Figure 9
6.
Remove nut (A) and separate the
control cable (1) from the manual
lever (B).
Figure 10
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7.
Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose from intake manifold collector.

Refer to Vacuum Lines "Exploded View" in the Brake System section of the ESM.
8.
Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake manifold collector.
9.
Remove bolts (A) and set VIAS
Control Solenoid Valves (1)
aside.
Figure 11
10.
Disconnect vacuum hoses (1)
from the Intake Manifold
Collector (2).
Figure 12
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11.
Disconnect the vacuum hose (1)
from the vacuum pipe (2).
Figure 13
12.
Remove clamp (1) and
disconnect hose (2) from
pipe (3).
13.
Release the pawl, and remove
hose (4) from retainer (A).
14.
Remove bolt (B) and set EVAP
canister purge volume control
solenoid (5) aside.
Pawl
Figure 14
15.
Set vacuum tube assembly (1)
aside.
Figure 15
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16.
Loosen bolts in reverse of
sequence shown and remove
electric throttle control actuator
bolts, then remove electric
throttle control actuator and
position aside.
To avoid damage to the electric
throttle control actuator:


17.
Handle the electric throttle
control actuator carefully to
avoid any shock to the
electric throttle control
actuator.
Do not disassemble the
electric throttle control
actuator.
Figure 16
Remove bolt (A) and set the
bracket (1) aside.
Figure 17
18.
Loosen the intake manifold
collector bolts and nuts in
reverse of sequence shown, and
then remove the intake manifold
collector and gasket.
To avoid the risk of minor
property damage, do not reuse
the intake manifold collector
gasket.
Figure 18
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19.
Disconnect transaxle breather
hose (1) from transaxle
assembly.
Figure 19
20.
Remove bolt (A) from CVT
charge pipe (1).
Figure 20
21.
Remove bolt (A) from upper
torque rod.
Figure 21
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22.
Remove CVT gusset bolt (A).
Figure 22
23.
Remove bolts (A).
Figure 23
24.
Using a suitable tool, release the
clip.
Clip
Figure 24
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25.
Remove intake stud and install
Tool (A) using bolts (B), (C) and
(D) supplied with tool. Tighten
bolts to specification. Refer to
Engine Support Tool Operating
Instructions.
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
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26.
Tool (A): NI-53119
Bolts (B) torque: 24.0 N•m
(2.4 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Bolts (C) torque: 7.0 N•m
(0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb)
Bolts (D) torque: 24.0 N•m
(2.4 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Figure 25
Install Tool (A) to driver’s (LH)
side frame rail (1) as shown.
Refer to Engine Support Tool
Operating Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 26
27.
Install Tool (A) on top of engine
mounting insulator [RH (1)] as
shown. Refer to Engine Support
Tool Operating Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 27
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28.
Install Tool (A) to Tool (B). Refer
to Engine Support Tool
Operating Instructions.


Tool (A): NI-52389
Tool (B): NI-53119
Figure 28
29.
Using bubble level (B) on Tool
(A), level Tool as shown. Refer to
Engine Support Tool Operating
Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 29
30.
Remove nut from engine mounting insulator (front).

31.
Remove nut from engine mounting insulator (rear).

32.
Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
Remove front under cover.

33.
Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool (LH/RH).
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34.
Remove the lock plates [A
(LH/RH)] and remove brake
hoses from struts.
Figure 30
35.
Remove nut and separate stabilizer connecting rods from struts (LH/RH).

36.
Refer to Front Stabilizer "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension section of the
ESM.
Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hoses attached.
Position the brake calipers aside with wire (LH/RH).

Refer to Brake Caliper Assembly "Exploded View" in the Brake System section of
the ESM.
To avoid damage to the brake calipers, do not depress the brake pedal while the
brake calipers are removed.
37.
Put alignment marks (A) on disc
brake rotors and on the wheel
hubs and bearings. Remove the
disc brake rotors (LH/RH).
To avoid the risk of minor
personal injury or damage to the
disc brake rotors, do not drop the
disc brake rotors.
Figure 31
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38.
Remove wheel sensor bolts (A)
and position wheel sensors aside
(LH/RH).
To avoid damage to the wheel
speed sensor, do not pull on the
wheel speed sensor harness.
Figure 32
39.
Remove cotter pins from front drive shafts (LH/RH).
40.
Remove the nut retainers from front drive shafts (LH/RH).
41.
Loosen the wheel hub lock nuts from the drive shafts using power tool (LH/RH).
42.
Using a piece of wood and a
suitable tool, tap on the wheel
hub lock nuts to disengage the
drive shafts from the wheel hub
and bearings (LH/RH).
To avoid damage to the drive
shaft:



Do not place the drive shaft
joints at an extreme angle.
Do not over extend the slide
joints.
Do not allow the drive shafts
to hang without support.
Figure 33
HINT: Use a suitable puller
if the drive shafts cannot be
separated from the wheel
hub and bearings.
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43.
Remove the wheel hub lock nuts (LH/RH).
To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not reuse the wheel hub lock
nuts.
44.
Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts. Separate the steering knuckles from the struts
(LH/RH).

Refer to Front Coil Spring and Strut "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension
section of the ESM.
45.
Remove bearing retainer to support bearing bracket bolts (RH only).
46.
Insert suitable tool (A) between the
drive shafts and transaxle. Remove
the drive shafts from the transaxle
(LH/RH).

Tool (A) Drive Shaft Joint Puller
(commercially available)
To avoid damage to the drive shafts:



47.
Confirm that the circular clips
are attached to the drive shafts.
Do not place drive shaft joints
at extreme angles when
removing drive shafts. Also be
careful not to overextend the
slide joints.
Do not reuse the circular clips.
Figure 34
Remove the differential side oil seals (LH/RH).
To avoid damage to the differential, do not reuse the differential side oil seals.
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48.
Remove front fender protector side covers (LH/RH).

49.
Remove the front half of front fender protectors (LH/RH).

50.
Refer to Fender Protector "Exploded View" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Refer to Fender Protector "Exploded View" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove outer socket cotter pins (LH/RH).

Refer to Steering Gear and Linkage "Exploded View" in the Steering System
section of the ESM.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, do not reuse the outer
socket cotter pins.
51.
Loosen the outer socket nuts and separate outer sockets from the steering knuckles
(LH/RH) using ball joint remover (commercially available).
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, leave the outer socket
nuts half threaded on the outer sockets to prevent damage to the threads and to
prevent the tool from coming off suddenly.
52.
Remove the outer socket nuts and separate the outer sockets from the steering
knuckles (LH/ RH).
53.
Remove bolt (A) and position
crankshaft position sensor (1)
aside.
Figure 35
54.
Remove the front exhaust tube.

Refer to Exhaust System "Exploded View" in the Exhaust System section of the
ESM.
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55.
Disconnect the front engine
mount insulator vacuum hose (1).
Figure 36
56.
Disconnect the rear engine
mount insulator vacuum hose (1).
Figure 37
57.
Remove bolt (A) and remove rear
cover plate (1).
Figure 38
58.
Hold drive plate with a suitable tool and remove torque converter nuts.

Refer to Transmission Assembly "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
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59.
Remove the power steering tube bracket bolts.

Refer to Hydraulic Line "Exploded View" in the Steering System section of the
ESM.
HINT: There are four (4) bolts on the suspension member for the power steering
tubes. The power steering tubes will stay with the vehicle during removal and
installation.
60.
Remove the bolts and nuts from the steering gear.

61.
Refer to Steering Gear and Linkage "Exploded View" in the Steering System
section of the ESM.
Secure the steering gear using suitable wire.
HINT: The steering gear will remain in the vehicle during removal and installation.
62.
Remove bolts (A) from the
transaxle mount.
Figure 39
63.
Remove bolt (A) and position
ground (1) aside.
Figure 40
64.
Remove rear torque rod bolt.

Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
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65.
Set hydraulic lift table (A) or
equivalent tool under front
suspension member.
Figure 41
66.
Remove front suspension member bolts and front suspension member stays.

Refer to Front Suspension Member "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension
section of the ESM.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, secure the front
suspension member to the hydraulic lift table (or equivalent tool) while removing it.
67.
Lower the front suspension member.
68.
Remove bolt from heater thermostat bracket.

69.
Drain coolant.

70.
Refer to CVT Fluid Cooler System "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
Remove CVT water hose "A" and CVT water hose "B" from CVT oil warmer.

72.
Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" in the Engine Cooling System section of the
ESM.
Remove CVT fluid cooler hose "A" and CVT fluid cooler hose "D" from the CVT oil
warmer.

71.
Refer to Water Hose "Exploded View" in the Transmission and Transaxle section
of the ESM.
Refer to Water Hose "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission section
of the ESM.
Using Tools, lower engine and transaxle assembly until the transaxle assembly is low
enough to clear driver’s side frame rail.

Tool Numbers: NI-52389, NI-53119
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73.
Disconnect the harness connector from the starter motor "S" terminal.

74.
Remove nut and remove "B" terminal harness and position aside.

75.
Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
Remove starter motor bolts and remove starter motor.

76.
Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
Remove bolt (A) and remove
CVT fluid charging pipe (1).
Figure 42
77.
Separate the harness retainers from the transaxle assembly.
78.
Disconnect the harness
connector (A) from the transaxle
assembly.
Figure 43
79.
Disconnect the harness connector from the output speed sensor.

80.
Refer to Output Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
Disconnect the harness connector from the primary speed sensor.

Refer to Primary Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
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81.
Disconnect the harness connector from the input speed sensor.

82.
Refer to Input Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission
section of the ESM.
Support the transaxle assembly using a suitable transmission jack and tool.

Tool Number: NI-51307
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:
83.

Always secure the transaxle assembly to the transmission jack.

Do not lift or support the transaxle assembly using the bottom of the oil pan or
damage can occur.
Remove bolts (A), (B), (C), and
(D).
Figure 44
84.
Separate the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly and lower the transaxle
assembly.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, secure the torque
converter to the transaxle while removing the transaxle to prevent the torque
converter from falling.
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Installation (FWD)
85.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform Inspection Before Installation (FWD). Refer to "Inspection Before
Installation (FWD)" below.

If the same transaxle assembly will be reinstalled, replace differential side oil
seals (LH/RH).
o

Refer to Differential Side Oil Seal "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
If a new transaxle assembly is being installed, write down the serial number of
the new transaxle assembly.
Figure 45
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To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:

When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are
installed correctly during re-assembly.

Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or
breakage of drivetrain components.

Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.

When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft
pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt.
o Refer to Front Timing Chain Case "Removal and Installation" in the Engine
Mechanical section of the ESM.

After torque converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to
check that CVT rotates freely without binding.

When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate
with the matching mark on the torque converter.

Do not reuse differential side oil seals.

When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate
with the matching mark on the torque converter.
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HINT:

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily,
and then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
o

Refer to "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Install the transaxle assembly and engine assembly mounting bolts according to
the following standards:
Figure 46
Figure 47
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Inspection Before Installation (FWD)
86.
After inserting a torque converter to the CVT, check that dimension (A) is within the
reference value limit.
Figure 48

Dimension A: Refer to "Service Data and Specifications (SDS)" in the Transaxle
and Transmission section of the ESM.

B: Scale

C: Straightedge
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Adjustment After Installation (FWD)
87.
Perform the following:

Adjust CVT position.
o

Check and adjust the engine coolant level.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Engine Control section of the ESM.
Perform front wheel alignment.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Engine Control section of the ESM.
Perform throttle valve closed position learning.
o

Refer to "Adjustment" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Perform accelerator pedal released position learning.
o

Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" in the Engine Cooling System section of
the ESM.
Adjust the CVT fluid level.
o

Refer to "Adjustment" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Refer to "Wheel Alignment" in the Front Suspension section of the ESM.
Perform adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position.
o
Refer to "Description" in the Brake Control System section of the ESM.
Inspection After Installation (FWD)
88.
Inspect the following items:

Inspect CVT fluid leakage.
o

Inspect CVT shifter position.
o

Refer to "Inspection" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the ESM.
Refer to "Inspection" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the ESM.
Start the engine and inspect for coolant leaks.
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Removal (AWD)
To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping
from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow
built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:

Perform when the engine is cold.

When replacing the TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace the transaxle
assembly first and then replace the TCM.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
When replacing the transaxle assembly, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY."
o
Refer to "Description" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
HINT: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings
to prevent fluid from spilling.
1.
Remove the battery tray.

2.
Remove the cowl top cover and the cowl top extension.

3.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Power Supply, Ground & Circuit
Elements section of the ESM.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove engine room cover.

Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Engine Mechanical section of the ESM.
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4.
Disconnect the harness
connector (A) from the
transmission range switch (1).
Figure 49
5.
Remove the lock plate (1) as
shown.
Figure 50
6.
Remove nut (A) and separate the
control cable (1) from the manual
lever (B).
Figure 51
7.
Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose from intake manifold collector.

8.
Refer to Vacuum Lines "Exploded View" in the Brake System section of the ESM.
Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake manifold collector.
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9.
Remove bolts (A) and set VIAS
Control Solenoid Valves (1)
aside.
Figure 52
10.
Disconnect vacuum hoses (1)
from the Intake Manifold
Collector (2).
Figure 53
11.
Disconnect the vacuum hose (1)
from the vacuum pipe (2).
Figure 54
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12.
Remove clamp (1) and
disconnect hose (2) from
pipe (3).
13.
Release the pawl, and remove
hose (4) from retainer (A).
14.
Remove bolt (B) and set EVAP
canister purge volume control
solenoid (5) aside.
Pawl
Figure 55
15.
Set vacuum tube assembly (1)
aside.
Figure 56
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16.
Loosen bolts in reverse of
sequence shown and remove
electric throttle control actuator
bolts, then remove electric
throttle control actuator and
position aside.
To avoid damage to the electric
throttle control actuator:


17.
Handle the electric throttle
control actuator carefully to
avoid any shock to the
electric throttle control
actuator.
Do not disassemble the
electric throttle control
actuator.
Figure 57
Remove bolt (A) and set the
bracket (1) aside.
Figure 58
18.
Loosen the intake manifold
collector bolts and nuts in
reverse of sequence shown, and
then remove the intake manifold
collector and gasket.
To avoid risk of minor property
damage, do not reuse the intake
manifold collector gasket.
Figure 59
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19.
Disconnect transaxle breather
hose (1) from transaxle
assembly.
Figure 60
20.
Remove bolt (A) from CVT
charge pipe (1).
Figure 61
21.
Remove bolt (A) from upper
torque rod.
Figure 62
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22.
Remove CVT gusset bolt (A).
Figure 63
23.
Remove bolts (A).
Figure 64
24.
Using a suitable tool, release the
clip.
Clip
Figure 65
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25.
Remove intake stud and install
Tool (A) using bolts (B), (C) and
(D) supplied with tool. Tighten
bolts to specification. Refer to
Engine Support Tool Operating
Instructions.




26.
Tool (A): NI-53119
Bolts (B) torque: 24.0 N•m
(2.4 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Bolts (C) torque: 7.0 N•m
(0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb)
Bolts (D) torque: 24.0 N•m
(2.4 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Figure 66
Install Tool (A) to driver’s (LH)
side frame rail (1) as shown.
Refer to Engine Support Tool
Operating Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 67
27.
Install Tool (A) on top of engine
mounting insulator [RH (1)] as
shown. Refer to Engine Support
Tool Operating Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 68
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28.
Install Tool (A) to Tool (B). Refer
to Engine Support Tool
Operating Instructions.


Tool (A): NI-52389
Tool (B): NI-53119
Figure 69
29.
Using bubble level (B) on Tool
(A), level Tool as shown. Refer to
Engine Support Tool Operating
Instructions.

Tool (A): NI-52389
Figure 70
30.
Remove nut from engine mounting insulator (front).

31.
Remove nut from engine mounting insulator (rear).

32.
Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
Remove front under cover.

33.
Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
Refer to "Removal and Installation" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool (LH/RH).
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34.
Remove the lock plates [A
(LH/RH)] and remove brake
hoses from struts.
Figure 71
35.
Remove nut and separate stabilizer connecting rods from struts (LH/RH).

36.
Refer to Front Stabilizer "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension section of the
ESM.
Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hoses attached.
Position the brake calipers aside with wire (LH/RH).

Refer to Brake Caliper Assembly "Exploded View" in the Brake System section of
the ESM.
To avoid damage to the brake caliper, do not depress the brake pedal while the brake
calipers are removed.
37.
Put alignment marks (A) on disc
brake rotors and on the wheel
hub and bearings. Remove the
disc brake rotors (LH/RH).
To avoid the risk of minor
personal injury or property
damage, do not drop the disc
brake rotors.
Figure 72
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38.
Remove wheel sensor bolts (A)
and position wheel sensors aside
(LH/RH).
To avoid damage to the wheel
speed sensor, do not pull on the
wheel speed sensor harness.
Figure 73
39.
Remove cotter pins from front drive shafts (LH/RH).
40.
Remove the nut retainers from front drive shafts (LH/RH).
41.
Loosen the wheel hub lock nuts from the drive shafts using power tool (LH/RH).
42.
Using a piece of wood and a
suitable tool, tap on the wheel
hub lock nuts to disengage the
drive shafts from the wheel hub
and bearings (LH/RH).
To avoid damage to the drive
shafts:



Do not place the drive shaft
joints at an extreme angle.
Do not over extend the slide
joints.
Do not allow the drive shafts
to hang without support.
Figure 74
HINT: Use a suitable puller
if the drive shafts cannot be
separated from the wheel
hub and bearings.
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43.
Remove the wheel hub lock nuts (LH/RH).
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, do not reuse the wheel
hub lock nuts.
44.
Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts. Separate the steering knuckles from the struts
(LH/RH).

Refer to Front Coil Spring and Strut "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension
section of the ESM.
45.
Remove bearing retainer to support bearing bracket bolts (RH only).
46.
Insert suitable tool (A) between the
drive shafts and transaxle. Remove
the drive shafts from the transaxle
(LH/RH).

Tool (A) Drive Shaft Joint Puller
(commercially available)
To avoid damage to the drive shafts:



47.
Confirm that the circular clips
are attached to the drive shafts.
Do not place drive shaft joints
at extreme angles when
removing drive shafts. Also be
careful not to overextend slide
joints.
Do not reuse circular clips.
Figure 75
Remove the differential side oil seal.
To avoid damage to the differential, do not reuse the differential side oil seal.
48.
Remove the transfer case oil seal.
To avoid damage to the transfer case, do not reuse the transfer case oil seal.
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49.
Remove front fender protector side covers (LH/RH).

50.
Remove the front half of front fender protectors (LH/RH).

51.
Refer to Fender Protector "Exploded View" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Refer to Fender Protector "Exploded View" in the Exterior section of the ESM.
Remove bolt (A) and position
crankshaft position sensor (1)
aside.
Figure 76
52.
Remove the front exhaust tube.

Refer to Exhaust System "Exploded View" in the Exhaust System section of the
ESM.
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53.
Disconnect the front engine
mount insulator vacuum hose (1).
Figure 77
54.
Remove bolt (A) from engine
mounting insulator (front) pipe
bracket.
Figure 78
55.
Remove bolt (A) and set bracket
(1) aside.
Figure 79
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56.
Remove bolt (A) and remove rear
cover plate (1).
Figure 80
57.
Hold drive plate with a suitable tool and remove torque converter nuts.

Refer to Transmission Assembly "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
58.
Using a suitable tool, release the
clip.
59.
Release hose clamp (1) and
separate the high pressure piping
[lower (2)] from the low pressure
piping [upper (3)]
Clip
Figure 81
60.
Remove the power steering tube bracket bolts.

Refer to Hydraulic Line "Exploded View" in the Steering System section of the
ESM.
HINT: There are three (3) bolts on the suspension member for the power steering
tubes.
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61.
Using a suitable tool, release the
retainer (A).
Figure 82
62.
Separate the high pressure
piping (A) from the steering
gear (1).
Figure 83
63.
Remove lower bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering
gear.
To avoid damage to the spiral cable, secure the steering wheel after separating the
steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear. This can prevent damaging the
spiral cable in the event the steering wheel is turned beyond the limited number of
turns.
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64.
Remove rear propeller shaft heat
shield.
Figure 84
65.
Remove bolts and disconnect rear propeller shaft from transfer assembly.

Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft "Exploded View" in the Driveline section of the
ESM.
66.
Using suitable wire, secure the rear propeller shaft.
67.
Remove bolts (A) from transaxle
mount.
Figure 85
68.
Remove bolt (A) and position
ground (1) aside.
Figure 86
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69.
Remove rear torque rod bolt.

70.
Refer to Engine Assembly "Exploded View" in the Engine Mechanical section of
the ESM.
Set hydraulic lift table (A) or
equivalent tool under front
suspension member.
Figure 87
71.
Remove front suspension member bolts and front suspension member stays.

Refer to Front Suspension Member "Exploded View" in the Front Suspension
section of the ESM.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, secure the front
suspension member to the hydraulic lift table (or equivalent tool) while removing it.
72.
Lower the front suspension member.
73.
Remove bolt from heater thermostat bracket.

74.
Drain coolant.

75.
Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" in the Engine Cooling System section of the
ESM.
Remove CVT fluid cooler hose "A" and CVT fluid cooler hose "D" from the CVT oil
warmer.

76.
Refer to Water Hose "Exploded View" in the Transmission and Transaxle section
of the ESM.
Refer to CVT Fluid Cooler System "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
Remove CVT water hose "A" and CVT water hose "B" from CVT oil warmer.

Refer to Water Hose "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission section
of the ESM.
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77.
Disconnect the harness
connector (A) from heated
oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2).
Figure 88
78.
Separate the harness (1) from
the bracket (2).
Figure 89
79.
Remove the Three way catalyst (bank 1).

Refer to Exhaust Manifold and Three Way Catalyst "Exploded View" in the
Engine Mechanical section of the ESM.
HINT: Removal of the exhaust manifold is not necessary.
80.
Remove bolts (A) and remove
engine mount bracket [rear (1)].
Figure 90
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81.
Remove rear gusset and transfer gusset.

82.
Refer to Transfer Assembly "Exploded View" in the Driveline section of the ESM.
Remove bolts (A), (B) and (C).
To avoid damage to the CVT, do
not damage the oil seal inside
the CVT.
Figure 91
83.
Remove transfer assembly from the vehicle.
84.
Using Tools, lower engine and transaxle assembly until the transaxle assembly is low
enough to clear driver’s side frame rail.


85.
Disconnect the harness connector from the starter motor "S" terminal.

86.
Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
Remove nut and remove "B" terminal harness and position aside.

87.
Tool (A): NI-52389
Tool (B): NI-53119
Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
Remove starter motor bolts and remove starter motor.

Refer to Starter Motor "Exploded View" in the Starting System section of the
ESM.
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88.
Using a suitable tool, release the
clip.
Clip
Figure 92
89.
Remove bolt (A) and remove
CVT fluid charging pipe (1).
Figure 93
90.
Separate the harness retainers from the transaxle assembly.
91.
Remove bolt (A) and remove
CVT fluid charging pipe (1).
Figure 94
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92.
Disconnect the harness connector from the output speed sensor.

93.
Disconnect the harness connector from the primary speed sensor.

94.
Refer to Primary Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
Disconnect the harness connector from the input speed sensor.

95.
Refer to Output Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
Refer to Input Speed Sensor "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission
section of the ESM.
Support transaxle assembly using a suitable transmission jack and Tool.

Tool Number: NI-51307
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:
96.

Always secure transaxle assembly to transmission jack.

Do not lift or support transaxle assembly using the bottom of oil pan or damage
can occur.
Remove bolts (A), (B), (C), and
(D).
Figure 95
97.
Separate the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly and lower transaxle
assembly.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, secure the torque
converter to the transaxle while removing the transaxle to prevent the torque
converter from falling.
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Installation (AWD)
98.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform Inspection Before Installation (AWD). Refer to "Inspection Before
Installation (AWD)" below.

If the same transaxle assembly will be reinstalled, replace differential side oil seal
and transfer case seal.
o

Refer to Differential Side Oil Seal "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and
Transmission section of the ESM.
If a new transaxle assembly is being installed, write down the serial number of
the new transaxle assembly.
Figure 96
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To avoid the risk of minor personal injury or property damage:

When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are
installed correctly during re-assembly.

Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or
breakage of drivetrain components.

Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.

When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft
pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt.
o
Refer to Front Timing Chain Case "Removal and Installation" in the Engine
Mechanical section of the ESM.

After torque converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to
check that CVT rotates freely without binding.

When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate
with the matching mark on the torque converter.

Do not reuse differential side oil seal or transfer case seal.

When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate
with the matching mark on the torque converter.
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HINT:

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily,
and then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
o

Refer to "Exploded View" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Install the transaxle assembly and engine assembly mounting bolts according to
the following standards.
Figure 97
Figure 98
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
When installing the transfer to the transaxle, install the bolts following the
standard below.
Figure 99
Figure 100
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Inspection Before Installation (AWD)
99.
After inserting a torque converter to the CVT, check that dimension (A) is within the
reference value limit.
Figure 101

Dimension A: Refer to "Service Data and Specifications (SDS)" in the Transaxle
and Transmission section of the ESM.

B: Scale

C: Straightedge
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Adjustment After Installation (AWD)
100. Perform the following:

Adjust CVT position.
o

Check and adjust power steering fluid.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Engine Control section of the ESM.
Perform front wheel alignment.
o

Refer to "Description" in the Engine Control section of the ESM.
Perform throttle valve closed position learning.
o

Refer to "Adjustment" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Perform accelerator pedal released position learning.
o

Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" in the Engine Cooling System section of
the ESM.
Adjust the CVT fluid level.
o

Refer to "Periodic Maintenance" in the Driveline section of the ESM.
Check and adjust the engine coolant level.
o

Refer to "Periodic Maintenance" in the Steering System section of the ESM.
Check and adjust transfer case fluid.
o

Refer to "Adjustment" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the
ESM.
Refer to "Wheel Alignment" in the Front Suspension section of the ESM.
Perform adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position.
o
Refer to "Description" in the Brake Control System section of the ESM.
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Inspection After Installation (AWD)
101. Inspect the following items:

Inspect CVT fluid leakage.
o

Inspect transfer assembly for leaks.
o

Refer to "Inspection" in the Steering System section of the ESM.
Inspect CVT shifter position.
o

Refer to "Inspection" in the Driveline section of the ESM.
Inspect power steering system for leaks.
o

Refer to "Inspection" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the ESM.
Refer to "Inspection" in the Transaxle and Transmission section of the ESM.
Start the engine and inspect for coolant leaks.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
(1)
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
FRT
CVT R & I
JD01AA
(1)
The new procedure in the bulletin will alter the Flat Rate Time (FRT) for operations
involving removal of the CVT from the vehicle. Refer to the current Nissan Warranty
Flat Rate Manual for the current FRTs.
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
February 27, 2024
NTB24-015
March 22, 2024
NTB24-015A
DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
2020 model year added to APPLIED VEHICLES
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