Removal

Removal

CAUTION: When removing the M/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the M/T assembly.
GBe careful not to damage sensor edge.

M/T FRONTIER 3.3L (VG33E & VG33ER) 2WD:

2WD MODEL
1. Remove battery negative terminal.
2. Remove shift lever with control housing from transmission.
3. Remove crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from upper side of transmission case.
4. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. Tighten clutch operating cylinder to the specified torque.
5. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, heated oxygen sensor (rear) and park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
6. Remove starter motor from transmission.

41 - 52 Nm (4.2 - 5.3 kg.m, 30 - 38 ft. lbs.)

7. Remove propeller shaft.
Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing propeller shaft.

8. Remove gussets from transmission or engine.





9. Remove exhaust tube mounting bracket from transmission.
10. Support manual transmission with a jack.
11. Remove rear mounting member. Tighten rear mounting member to the specified torque.
12. Lower manual transmission as much as possible.

WARNING: Support manual transmission together with transfer while removing it.