Separation Work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install engine slingers into the front of RH bank cylinder head and the rear of left bank cylinder head.
Slinger bolts:

: 28.0 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Slingers
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- To protect rocker cover against damage caused by tilting of engine slinger, insert spacer between cylinder head and engine rear lower slinger, in the direction shown in the figure.
NOTE: Spacer is a component part of engine rear upper slinger assembly.

Fig 2: Inserting Spacer Between Cylinder Head And Engine Rear Lower Slinger
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to "POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ".
Remove engine mounting insulator (RH and LH) under side nuts with power tool.
Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from suspension member.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
Remove front drive shaft (LH and RH). Refer to "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ".
Remove alternator. Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM ".
Remove starter motor. Refer to "STARTING SYSTEM ".
Remove front propeller shaft from front final drive assembly side. Refer to "FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ".
Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ".
Remove engine mounting insulator (RH and LH) and engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
Remove dynamic damper, engine mounting insulator (rear) and rear engine mounting member from transmission.
Remove front final drive assembly from oil pan (upper). Refer to "FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ".