Note. On Maxima models, transaxle and engine must be removed as an assembly.
- Remove battery and battery bracket. Remove air cleaner and airflow meter. Disconnect wiring for starter motor and remove starter. Remove throttle linkage cable or linkage, shift linkage and all external wiring connectors to transaxle. Remove transaxle cooler lines. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transaxle fluid.
- Remove front wheels. Remove right side wheel bearing lock nut and front brake caliper assembly without disconnecting hydraulic line. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by tapping end slightly with a small wood block. Remove tie rod ball joint and remove 3 lower ball joint nuts.
- Remove bolts holding knuckle to strut and draw out wheel hub, baffle plate and knuckle as a unit. Cover drive shaft boot to protect it from damage. Remove right side axle shaft bearing support bracket (if equipped). Remove axle shaft by prying against transaxle. Repeat drive shaft removal for other side.
- Remove bolts securing exhaust front tube brackets (if necessary) and remove dust cover. Index mark torque converter in reference to drive plate. Rotate engine to remove each torque converter bolt.
- Support engine under oil pan with a jack stand. Secure a transaxle jack under transaxle and remove any mounts attached to transaxle. Remove remaining bolts attaching transaxle to engine and carefully lower transaxle.
- Measure drive plate runout with a dial indicator before installing torque converter. Runout should not exceed .020" (.5 mm). After installing torque converter into transaxle, ensure distance from edge of converter housing to converter mounting pad is within specifications. See «CONVERTER-TO-HOUSING DISTANCE»(/nissan/pulsar/n13-1986-1990/remont/automatic-trans/#removal-installation-at) table. CONVERTER-TO-HOUSING DISTANCE Application In. (mm) Maxima .709 (18) Pulsar NX SE & XE 3-Speed .831 (21.1) 4-Speed .750 (19.0) Sentra .831 (21.1) Stanza, Stanza Wagon .750 (19)
- To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant to torque converter bolts prior to installation. Align previously indexed marks of torque converter and drive plate before bolting torque converter to drive plate. After converter is secured to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several times to ensure free movement without binding.
MAXIMA
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Band Piston Stem Lock Nut | 11-29 (15-39) |
| Converter Housing-to-Engine | 29-36 (39-49) |
| Converter Housing-to-Transmission Case | 33-40 (45-54) |
| Drive Plate-to-Crankshaft | 101-116 (137-157) |
| Drive Plate-to-Torque Converter | 29-36 (39.3-48.8) |
| Manual Shaft Lock Nut | 22-29 (30-39) |
| Oil Cooler Pipe-to-Case | 22-36 (30-49) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Drum Support-to-Overdrive Case | 61-78 (6.9-8.8) |
| Extension Housing-to-Transmission Case | 168-216 (19-24) |
| Governor Body-to-Oil Distributor | 43-61 (4.9-6.9) |
| Governor Tube | 132-156 (14.9-17.6) |
| Neutral Safty Switch-to-Transmission Case | 43-61 (4.9-6.9) |
| Line Pressure Test Plugs | 120-180 (13.6-20.3) |
| Oil Pan-to-Transmission Case | 43-61 (4.9-6.9) |
| Oil Pump Cover-to-Pump Housing | 52-70 (5.8-7.9) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MAXIMA)
1.6L PULSAR, 1.6L SENTRA & STANZA
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Pin Lock Nut | 12-16 (16-22) | |
| Bearing Retainer Bolt | 14-18 (19-24) | |
| Front Cover Bolt | 10-13 (14-18) | |
| Idler Gear Lock Nut | 19-27 (26-37) | |
| Manual Shaft Nut | 19-23 (26-31) | |
| Ring Gear-To-Differential Case | 55-65 (75-88) | |
| Torque Converter Housing Bolt | ||
| Center Bolt (6) | 32-35 (43-47) | |
| Outer Bolt (10) | 14-19 (19-26) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||
| Control Cable Nut | 71-97 (8-11) | |
| Governor Shaft Retainer Bolt | 30-62 (3.4-7) | |
| Inhibitor Switch | 18-22 (2-2.5) | |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 44-62 (5-7) | |
| Throttle Cable Nut | 44-62 (5-7) | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1.6L PULSAR, 1.6L SENTRA & STANZA)
1.8L PULSAR NX & STANZA WAGON
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Bearing Retainer Bolts | 12-15 (16-20) |
| Brake Band Lock-Nut | 23-31 (31-42) |
| Converter Housing-to-Transaxle Case Bolts | 12-15 (16-20) |
| Governor Shaft Assembly Bolt | 14-20 (19-27) |
| Oil Pump Bolts | 12-15 (16-20) |
| Parking Pawl Bolt | 12-15 (16-20) |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 54-65 (73-88) |
| Side Cover Bolts | 12-15 (16-20) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L PULSAR NX & STANZA WAGON)
See also:
• CONVERTER-TO-HOUSING DISTANCE