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1 1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50) Automatic to Manual Transmission Conversion Manual.
2 1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50) Automatic to Manual Transmission Conversion Manual Conversion perfor med an d Manual Created by Keith Maddox 11/23/20 05.
3 Table of Contents Overview 5 Tools Required 6 Parts List 7 Automatic Transmission 8 Removing the Automatic 9 Remove the i nterior 11 Electrical 12 Electronic Control Module Replacement 13 ASCD Modif.
4 Table of Contents Continued Manual Transmission 19 Manual Transmission W iring 20 Manual Transmission I nstallation 21 Interior Installation 22 Motor Mount Conversion 23 Illustration list 24.
5 Overview This manual will, in detail, give the information you will need to convert a 4x4 1996-19 99 Nissan Pathfinder from an automatic transmission to a manual transmi ssion. Having a manual transmission in your Pathfinder gi ves you more control, lower gears, and more power than you would have with an automatic.
6 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” Univers.
7 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.
8 Section 1: Automatic Transmission Fig. 1.1 Automatic transmission and W iring Harness.
9 Removing the Automatic Transmission Before starting this procedure drain the automatic transmission fluid and transfer case fluid (4wd models). I t’s important to dispose of all flui ds at an authorized recycling center. 1. Remove the negative battery cable.
10 16. Check to make sure you have re moved all wi res and cables from the transmissi on. 17. Support the automatic transmissi on with the transmission jack 18. Remove the transmission cross member. 19. Lower the automatic transm ission with transfer case (4wd models).
11 Removing the Interior Panels 1. Remove the ashtray. Remove the screw under the ashtray and pull out the bezel that covers the automati c transmission shifter. 2. Remove all screws holding the center console and li ft it up. Under the rear of the console unplug the rear power outlet connection.
12 Section 2: Electrical Fig. 2.1 Power Supply Ro uting Electronic Control Module Replacement Information about the Nissan ECM: T here 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.
13 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 lis t only applies to v ehicles with the V G33 motor and FE D emissions.
14 ASCD and Park Neutral Switch Conversion (Aut omatic speed c ontro l device) Not ice: M ake su re to follow the se in stru ction s or th e tru ck wi ll not start . 1. Locate the park neutral relay. 96 and some 97 models In some 97 and earlier vehicles i t is locate i n the driver side relay box in the engine compartment and is labeled N*P.
15 Section 3: Clutch Fig 3.1 Clutch ki t from AutoZone.
16 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.
17 3. Remove the top most brass brake di stribution block and bracket . Fig 1.2 4. Loosely install the new brake/clutch distribution block and loosely reinstall all brake lines.
18 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 in stalled. 6. Apply grease to clutch splines. 7. Install the clutch with tool springs facing outward.
19 Section 4: Manual Transmission Fig. 4.1 FS5R30A and T X-10 Assembly.
20 Manual transmission wiring Before installing the manual transmi ssion 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 ot her position should not have continuity.
21 4. Cut all of the wires from t he automati c position switch off at the switch. 5. Leave the wires attached to thei r plugs. 6. Set aside the plug with the two large brown and black wires, you will use this later.
22 Fig. 4.5 Bell housing bolt pattern and bolt torque informat ion 7. Refer to section 11 for information on converting the automati c transmission mount to work on the manual transmission. 8. Reinstall the transmission cross member. 9. Reinstall the front (4wd models) and rear drive shaft.
23 Motor Mount Conversion 1. Re-drill the top holes as shown below to convert the motor mount. Fig. 4.8 Automatic Transmission mo t or mo unt red-drilled for Manual Transmission.
24 Figure 1.1 Automatic Transmission Figure 1.2 Torque converter bolts through starter hole. Figure 2.1 Power Supply Routing Figure 2.2 Relay Assembly, 96 model shown. Figure 2.3 Relay Assembly, 97 and later. Figure 3.1 Clutch kit from AutoZone Figure 3.
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