NSG370 Manual Transmission - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
3. Slide shift lever boot (1) up and remove shift lever bolt and lever (2) Shift Lever - Removal.





4. Raise vehicle.
5. Remove skid plates.
6. Remove drain plug (1) and drain fluid.

7. Remove catalyst assembly Catalytic Converter - Removal.




8. Mark transmission flange and propeller shaft for installation reference before removing propeller shaft. If 4x4 equipped mark transfer case and front propeller shaft before removing shaft Drive Shaft - Removal.

9. If equipped, remove transfer case shift linkages, wiring connectors (2), and vent hoses. Remove transfer case .




10. Remove the clutch slave cylinder (2).





11. Remove backup lamp switch (2) wiring connector (1).





12. Remove the starter (1).





13. Support transmission with jack.
14. Remove crossmember (1). Lower and slide crossmember out left side of the vehicle Crossmember - Removal.
15. Remove the transmission mount.






NOTE: Do not remove the structural cover from the engine. If cover is removed clutch housing and structural dust cover must be aligned with the engine.

16. Remove transmission bolts from engine (1) and structural cover (2).
17. Move transmission rearward until input shaft is clear of clutch disc and pressure plate.
18. Lower jack and remove transmission from under vehicle.