It's going to be heartbreaking when I do finally have to replace it. It's also no picnic to get off, but it's much easier than the rear main seal. Glycol destroys most transmission seals and clutch packs. I have a 5-speed, and it takes a little getting used to at first, but I prefer the manual to the automatic. I want to let the car get to temperature, then shift it through all the gears. Then lower and remove the transmission assembly from your Pathfinder.
My daughter's 2001 Xterra 4x2 with 4 speed automatic transmission recently had a head gasket failure near 5 cyl. Thanks again for your help. It has had very few problems and considering I typically only do my regular tire checks, oil changes and filter changes that says a lot. I love this truck so much I plan to buy another one when the time comes to replace it. The Nissan dealership suggested putting black tape at the top of the lights which we thought was ridiculous. Do you need to back off all the transmission bolts to move the plate? Its a lot of work but it wasnt too hard just took time. Double-check that there are no more components, lines or wires around or attached to the assembly that might interfere with transmission removal.
When removing main drive gear assembly, be careful not, to drop pilot bearing baulk ring, remove snap ring, then remove 3rd 4th synchronizer, disassemble parts at rear of adapter plate follows. Nov 14, 2011 I just replaced this on 02 xterra 3. A used Nissan Xterra transmission would be the cheapest option to get you back on the road. After 4 years, I still can't find anything I like better. Mine has almost 100,000 miles on it and it still drives great and have never had any problems at all.
Let us know your findings. I dont see how swapping the trans could be that serious if you are handy with cars, and have a good helper and jacks to get it in and out. Truck started right up, but at this point I was already really late to something else. Original was a little worn after 107,000 miles. Start by unclipping the metal brake lines along the firewall and removing the clips left, center … , and right I used a wide blade screwdriver to spread the fingers on the clips.
He actually pointed out something I should look into. They are great trucks, very tough, have few problems other than not so great fuel economy. I have had many cars and always itched for something different, but not this time. Option 2: Buy a Rebuilt Xterra transmission When you have a transmission rebuilt, a technician cleans everything, then replaces seals, springs, and other internal components. Have followed all the steps in the Haynes Manual, but am stuck.
I need some help understanding if I have a problem. We rocked the crankshaft back and forth manually to make sure the spline was aligned but figured being that close it must be engaged already. Check for any obvious leaks. We make over 1,200 different replacement air filters for the majority of vehicles on the road. Proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminates noise and enhances pedal feel.
But you need to remove upper and lower intake manifold and you will see it. This can be caused by poor maintenance, using the wrong type of transmission fluid, or one of several mechanical problems. If you are thinking about buying one do so. Nissan has also proved to be one of the most reliable vehicles on the road, so you won't have to worry about it breaking all the time. However, a problem with the radiator design can cause all kinds of Nissan Xterra transmission problems, and many of them can only be resolved with a remanufactured Xterra transmission. Remove the rear engine mounting cross member, and unfasten the bolts securing the transmission assembly to the engine block.
Replace any part which is worn or damaged, mesh and reverse gear, then remove counter gear front, remove snap ring, then remove sub-gear bracket, sub-gear, remove counter drive gear together with main drive gear. Now put the pan back up and rescrew. When I did it, I had no problems engaging the threads -- but be careful to get it started straight by hand-threading until you're sure it's going in straight. Do I need to remove those? It was about a quart low and brown almost black. How to Solve Xterra Transmission Problems Option 1: Buy a Used Xterra transmission If you're having problems with your Nissan Xterra transmission, then you need to carefully consider your options. Does anyone have any knowledge that could help? I'm going to make sure it's engaging in each gear before I even attempt to drive it.
Problem is, when outfitted with all the goodies it can bear, its price overlaps that of its more sophisticated big brother. If the level is super low, then that could be the culprit as to why the trans stopped working. But if all goes well fingers crossed I should be getting tags for it next week. If the valet key accidentally gets placed in the ignition it will not crank, on some vehicles it completely shuts the vehicle down and you have to get it towed into the d … ealership, try using the other key that came with your vehicle. Any of these problems could eventually leave you stranded on the side of the road. Suspect I'm hung up on the input shaft, but can't figure out how to get unstuck. I have a kwiklift, and a transmission jack, this is my second time doing this, I'm pretty strong,I guess, I'm not so worried about that, just worried about not getting hurt and not damaging anything with my car.
Regular maintenance has kept our Xterra up to speed, but it is starting to show its age. Never done that job, but after owning a couple different xterras from different generations, id say they are pretty straightforward to work on. Then remove the front and rear exhaust pipes. While the gear slippage could be the result of worn transmission bands or a bad shift solenoid. So if you do experience more problems, you could be looking at an even bigger bill in the future.