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) 4WD:

4WD MODEL

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove shift lever from transmission and control lever from transfer.
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. Tighten clutch operating cylinder to the specified torque.
4. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, heated oxygen sensor (rear) and Park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
5. Remove the starter motor from transmission.

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

6. Remove front and rear propeller shafts.
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.

7. Remove exhaust tube mounting bracket from transmission.
8. Remove front exhaust tubes and center pipe.
9. Remove the torsion bars and mounts.
10. Remove the rear torsion bar cross member.
11. Remove the gussets from the transmission or engine.
12. Support the manual transmission with a jack.
13. Remove rear mounting member. Tighten rear mounting member to the specified torque.
14. Lower manual transmission as much as possible.

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







15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from upper side of transmission case.
16. Remove transmission bolts.

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