REMOVAL

1.Remove the engine assembly with the suspension member from the vehicle. Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

2.Remove the engine assembly from the suspension member. Refer to Exploded View.

3.Remove the front drive shaft (LH and RH). Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

4.Remove the side shaft mounting bolts, and remove the side shaft by tapping with plastic hammer.
■ CAUTION ■
The engine oil pan (upper) uses heat-resistant magnesium. Never apply an impact to it.

5.Remove the alternator. Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

6.Remove the air breather hose.

7.Remove the oil return tube (bank 1). Refer to Exploded View.

8.Remove the engine mount bracket (RH) (lower). Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

9.Remove the front final drive assembly mounting bolts with the washer with electric corrosion preventive material (1).
■ CAUTION ■
Never damage the oil pressure switch connector.

10.Remove the front final drive assembly from the engine assembly.

11.Remove the bushings from the front final drive assembly.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

- Apply multi-purpose grease to the side oil seal and side shaft when installing the side shaft.
- When installing the front final drive assembly, temporarily tighten the bolt and finally tighten the bolt as per the following order: gear carrier side (1), gear carrier upper (2), carrier cover (3), and gear carrier lower (4).
  ■ CAUTION ■
  - When installing, align the joint surface between the gear carrier and the oil pan.
  - The engine oil pan (upper) uses heat-resistant magnesium. Never apply an impact to it.
  - Always install the washer with electric corrosion preventive material.
  - Never reuse the washer with electric corrosion preventive material.
- Install the air breather hose (1) as shown in the figure.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  - Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing it.
  - Position the paint mark (A) on the air breather hose toward the right side of the vehicle.
  - The vehicle side of the air breather hose must be positioned at the engine mount bracket (RH) (2).
  - Be sure to insert air breather hose to breather connector until hose end reaches the tube bend R portion.
- When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation. Refer to Inspection.