Removal

Removal

CAUTION: When removing the M/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the M/T assembly. Be careful not to damage sensor edge.

M/T XTERRA 3.3L (VG33E & VG33ER) 2WD:

2WD MODEL
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the shift lever with control housing from the transmission.
3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the upper side of the transmission case.
4. Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transmission. Tighten the clutch operating cylinder to the specified torque.
5. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, heated oxygen sensor (rear), and the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
6. Remove the starter motor from the transmission.

41 - 52 Nm (4.2 - 5.3 kg.m, 30 - 38 ft. lbs.)

7. Remove propeller shaft. Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing propeller shaft.

8. Remove the gussets from the transmission or engine.







9. Remove exhaust tube mounting bracket from transmission.
10. Support manual transmission with a jack.
11. Remove rear mounting member. Tighten rear mounting member to the specified torque.
12. Lower manual transmission as much as possible.

WARNING: Support manual transmission while removing it.