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My 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan needs a new clutch. I'm an experienced Do-It-Yourself mechanic, having replaced clutches on several models but never before on a G35.
All the preliminary steps have been done. Exhaust removed, driveshaft removed, shifter removed, wiring disconnected, slave cylinder disconnected, tailshaft support unbolted.
All the bell housing bolts have been removed. The two bolts near the top were difficult to reach, but they are out. At this point all the YouTube videos say, "just wiggle and the tranny slides backward and down." That's consistent with all the other manual transmissions I've pulled. Easy peasy.
This box won't come out!
The bell housing has been moved away from the engine about 1/4 inch as seen at the bottom. The space is less at the top but there is a gap. That confirms that all bolts have been removed. Something is inhibiting further motion. Using more force risks breaking that "something." A harness? A bracket? Ideas? Suggestions?
In the original post I said all the bell-housing bolts had been removed. I was certain of that... and was wrong! One bolt, in a no-see position, had not been touched. When it was removed the tranny came out without difficulty. Lesson learned!
In the original post I said all the bell-housing bolts had been removed. I was certain of that... and was wrong! One bolt, in a no-see position, had not been touched. When it was removed the tranny came out without difficulty. Lesson learned!
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Nissan is notorious for having hidden bolts LOL. Every try to removed the timing chain cover on their VQ engines? Without a guide of some sort, how is ANYONE supposed to know that there are two bolts INSIDE the oil pan?
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