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10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (1) from A/T assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's
front edge magnetic area.
Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-17, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" , SC-19, "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS" .
12. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (2WD Models)" (for VQ35DE engine).
13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" (for VQ35DE
engine), EM-187, "
Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE engine).
14. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.
15. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
16. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
18. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
19. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT-269, "
Removal and Installation" .
20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
21. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
22. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
23. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
24. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
25. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
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Removal and Installation NKS003NL
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front and rear undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove “B” terminal nut (1).
4. Disconnect “S” connector (2).
5. Remove starter motor mounting bolts (A), using power tools.
6. Remove starter motor downward from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
1. Starter motor mounting bolt 2. Harness clip bracket 3. “S” connector
4. “B” terminal nut 5. “B” terminal harness 6. Starter motor
7. Oil pan : Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb) : Nꞏm (kg-m, in-lb)
: Engine front
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