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Dowel Pin Alignment: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Use Tool to lock the drive plate and match mark (A) the drive plate before removing the bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate To Crankshaft Match Mark
    G05880798Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number: KV10117700 (J-48716) 

    CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when setting Tool.
  2. Remove drive plate.
    • Loosen the drive plate in a diagonal order.
    CAUTION:
    • Never place drive plate with signal plate facing down.
    • When handling the signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
    • Handle the signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
    Fig 2: Checking Drive Plate Deformation Or Damage
    G04878452Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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