[Newbxterra]

I’m in the process of getting my motor ready for removal. I only see 2 motor mounts is that all it has? And how do you get to the top 2 bolts on the transmission?

 

[AZ_Xterra_04]

This post may help with the moto mount question...
https://www.clubxterra.org/threads/motor-mount-repair-write-up.126265/

In one of the older posts about service manuals there was this link to all the Xterra manuals, maybe that will help with the trans bolt question...
https://cardiagn.com/nissan/xterra/

I'd be interested to hear how your swap goes. I also have a 5 speed 3.3 4WD

 

[Newbxterra]

Thanks for the links! I wish there was a way to get it out without dropping the front differential. I’m going to try to get to the transmission bolts today when i get off work. I might try to take the differential down today as well. My motor came in today so i want to try to get it installed by Sunday. I’ve been taking plenty of pics to!

This post may help with the moto mount question...
https://www.clubxterra.org/threads/motor-mount-repair-write-up.126265/

In one of the older posts about service manuals there was this link to all the Xterra manuals, maybe that will help with the trans bolt question...
https://cardiagn.com/nissan/xterra/

I'd be interested to hear how your swap goes. I also have a 5 speed 3.3 4WD

 

[AZ_Xterra_04]

Makes me wish I had a mechanic as motivated as you are on this project for when I had an engine swapped on an old Saturn SL2 i had a long time ago... might not have taken 3 weeks. Lol

 

[Newbxterra]

Since it’s my first time it might take me 3 weeks lol!

 

[Newbxterra]

So the top 2 transmission bolts can be reached from the top with a ratchet and a short 14mm socket. Only having a problem with the 3 bolts on the exhaust on the drivers side. I loosened all 3 of the large bolts to the differential. Going to try and loosen the smaller ones tomorrow. Hopefully it will ready for removal tomorrow.

 

[Newbxterra]

Got the engine out today!