Disassembly (A/T Models)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the snap ring.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
Remove the retaining pin.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.
Remove the drum cam from the control shift rod.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Ring And Retaining Pin
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Remove the retaining pin from the L-H shift rod.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.
Remove the 2-4 shift bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying L-H Shift Rod Retaining Pin
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Remove the retaining ring from the 2-4 shift fork, using suitable tool.
Remove the fork guide collar and 2-4 shift fork spring from the 2-4 shift fork.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Ring From 2-4 Shift Fork
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