Auto Repair – Nissan Frontier 2014 Workshop Service Manual
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
2. Gasket
3. Cylinder block heater
The following procedures explain how to disassemble the engine with the engine stand fastened to the bell housing. Some steps may be different if using a different type of engine stand.
1. Remove the engine and the transmission assembly from the vehicle, and separate the transmission assembly from the engine.
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models).
3. Remove flywheel (M/T models) using suitable tool or drive plate (1) (A/T models) using Tool (A).
• Secure crankshaft Tool, and remove bolts using a suitable
tool.
Auto Repair – Nissan Frontier 2014 Workshop Service Manual
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage or scratch drive plate (A/T models) and contact surface for clutch disc of flywheel (M/T models).
• Place the drive plate or flywheel with signal plate sur- face facing other than downward.
• Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
NOTE:
The flywheel, two block construction, allows movement in response to transmission side pressure, or when rotated. Therefore, some amount of noise is normal.
4. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to engine stand.
a. Remove drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models).
• Holding crankshaft pulley bolts, lock crankshaft to remove flywheel or drive plate bolts. • Loosen bolts diagonally.
b. Remove generator. Refer to CHG-28, “Removal and Installation – QR25DE Models”.
c. Remove engine mounting insulator bracket (upper) with power tool.
5. Lift engine, and mount to engine stand. Any commercially avail- able engine stand can be used.
Auto Repair – Nissan Frontier 2014 Workshop Service Manual