Separation Work
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano and 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install engine slingers into rear of left bank cylinder head and front of right bank cylinder head.
- Remove power steering oil pump, power steering piping and power steering bracket from engine, transaxle and transfer (AWD models) assembly. Refer to HYDRAULIC LINE .
- Remove starter motor. For 2003 models, see STARTER . For 2004 Models, see STARTER .
- Disconnect harness connector of front engine mounting insulator and rear engine mounting insulator.
- Lift with hoist and separate engine, transaxle and transfer (AWD models) 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.
- Separate engine, transaxle and transfer (AWD models) assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY .