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1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50)
Automatic to Manual Transmission
Conversion Manual
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1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50) Automatic to Manual Transmission Conversion Manual Conversion performed and Manual Created by Keith Maddox 11/23/2005 2
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Table of Contents Overview 5 Tools Required 6 Parts List 7 Automatic Transmission 8 Removing the Automatic 9 Remove the interior 11 Electrical
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Table of Contents Continued Manual Transmission 19 Manual Transmission Wiring 20 Manual Transmission Installation 21 Interior Installation 22 Motor Mount Conversion 23 Illustration list
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Overview This manual will, in detail, give the information you will need to convert a 4x4 1996-1999 Nissan Pathfinder from an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. Having a manual transmission in your Pathfinder gives you more control, lower gears, and more power than you would have with an automatic. Other benefits include better gas mileage, lower maintenance cost and reduced electronic dependence. Although the part prices and part numbers are directly from the deale
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Tools Required 3/8” Socket set with metric sizes from 8mm to 19mm ½” Socket set with metric sizes from 12mm to 27mm 3/8” Ratchet 3/8” Extensions in 3” 6” and 9” lengths 3/8” Universal joint (swivel) ½” Ratchet ½” Extensions in 3” or longer lengths ½” Breaker bar ½” Torque wrench Open ended wrench set from 8mm to 27mm Hydraulic jack capable of 2 tons Transmission jack capable of holding 325lbs Phillips head screw driver set Standard head (flat head) screw driver set Blind Hole
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Parts List Part Description for clutch activation Part Numbers Quantity Needed Clutch Pedal Bracket 46550-0W501- 1 Brake Pedal and Bracket 46501-0W000- 1 Clutch Master cylinder 30610-0W050- 1 Clutch to dampener line 30850-0W000- 1 Clutch Dampener bolts 08146-6162G- 2 Clutch Dampener 30660-0W000- 1 Clutch Dampener to passenger fender line 30851-1W200- 1 Brake/Clutch transfer block ???? 1 Transfer block to Slave Cylinder hose line 30851-1W211- 1 Slave Cylinder hose bracket 50915-0W010-
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Section 1: Automatic Transmission Fig. 1.1 Automatic transmission and Wiring Harness 8
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Removing the Automatic Transmission Before starting this procedure drain the automatic transmission fluid and transfer case fluid (4wd models). It’s important to dispose of all fluids at an authorized recycling center. 1. Remove the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. It is located on the top driver’s side of the bell housing. 3. Remove exhaust tubes from the catalytic converters all the way back. 4. Unbolt and remove the fluid change pipe from the
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16. Check to make sure you have removed all wires and cables from the transmission. 17. Support the automatic transmission with the transmission jack 18. Remove the transmission cross member. 19. Lower the automatic transmission with transfer case (4wd models). Warning: Be careful not to let the torque converter slide off. 10
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Removing the Interior Panels 1. Remove the ashtray. Remove the screw under the ashtray and pull out the bezel that covers the automatic transmission shifter. 2. Remove all screws holding the center console and lift it up. Under the rear of the console unplug the rear power outlet connection. 3. Remove the automatic transmission cable on the passenger side of the automatic transmission shifter. 4. Remove the plate that the automatic transmission cable passes through and complete
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Section 2: Electrical Fig. 2.1 Power Supply Routing Electronic Control Module Replacement Information about the Nissan ECM: There are several year breaks in the Pathfinder model line. Below is a listing of ECM part numbers and the month/year that part number applies to. 12
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Build Date Part Number 1095-0796 23710-0W000- 0796-1296 23710-1W201- 1296-0797 23710-1W203- 0797-0398 23710-1W600- 0398-0998 23710-1W602- 0998-1298 23710-1W608- 1298-0999 23710-2W601- 0999-0100 23710-2W602- The above parts list only applies to vehicles with the VG33 motor and FED emissions. 1. Make sure the negative battery cable is disconnected. 2. Remove the existing ECM from under the dash above the accelerator pedal. It’s easiest to remove the plastic pane
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ASCD and Park Neutral Switch Conversion (Automatic speed control device) Notice: Make sure to follow these instructions or the truck will not start. 1. Locate the park neutral relay. 96 and some 97 models In some 97 and earlier vehicles it is locate in the driver side relay box in the engine compartment and is labeled N*P. Remove the N*P relay and cross connections 6 to 7 and 3 to 4. Fig. 2.2 Relay assembly, 96 model shown. 98 and later models In some 98 and later ve
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Section 3: Clutch Fig 3.1 Clutch kit from AutoZone 15
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Installing the Clutch activation system This section deals with tight spaces under the dash and in the engine compartment. All items we are installing either use fasteners from the item they replace or there are already unused mounts in the vehicle. WARNING: DO NOT ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DISCONNECTED! 1. Remove trim under steering column. 2. Remove Steering column trim 3. Remove Steering column 4. Remove and unplug automatic brake pedal assembly. (4 12mm nuts and
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3. Remove the top most brass brake distribution block and bracket. Fig 1.2 4. Loosely install the new brake/clutch distribution block and loosely reinstall all brake lines. 3. Install clutch line (part number 30851-1W200) across the firewall. It is easiest to feed this line down on the passenger side and into the new distribution block (fig 1.2). 4. Loosely thread the line into the distribution block and then secure it along the firewall and threat it into the clutch dampener. 5.
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Fig. 3.5 Pilot bearing installed in crankshaft. 5. Place the flywheel on the crankshaft mount and install the new crankshaft bolts. (part 12315-D0210) Fig. 3.6 Flywheel installed. 6. Apply grease to clutch splines. 7. Install the clutch with tool springs facing outward. 8. Install the pressure plate and bolts. 9. Tighten pressure plate bolts in a two step numerical order. (see illustration) For the first step use 7-14 ft-lbs of torque. For the second step use 16-22 ft-lbs of
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Section 4: Manual Transmission Fig. 4.1 FS5R30A and TX-10 Assembly 19
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Manual transmission wiring Before installing the manual transmission you need to make sure the neutral, reverse, 4x4 high and 4x4 low switches are in working order. 1. To test the reverse switch simply put the transmission in reverse and check continuity, any other position should not have continuity. 2. To test the neutral switch leave the transmission in neutral and test for continuity, any other position should not have continuity. 3. To test the 4x4high put the transfer case in
