Nissan PATHFINDER R50 User Manual

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1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50)

Automatic to Manual Transmission

Conversion Manual

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Nissan PATHFINDER R50 User Manual

1996 – 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (R50) Automatic to Manual Transmission Conversion Manual

Conversion performed and Manual Created by Keith Maddox 11/23/2005

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Table of Contents

Overview

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Tools Required

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Parts List

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Automatic Transmission

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Removing the Automatic

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Remove the interior

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Electrical

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Electronic Control Module Replacement

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ASCD Modification

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Park Neutral Switch Modification

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Clutch

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Clutch activation system

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Clutch lines installation

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Pilot bushing adapter removal

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Pilot bearing installation

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Clutch installation

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Table of Contents Continued

Manual Transmission

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Manual Transmission Wiring

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Manual Transmission Installation

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Interior Installation

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Motor Mount Conversion

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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 dealership many auto recyclers will have serviceable parts at a much lower price. It is highly recommended that you contact auto recyclers in your area for the manual transmission and transfer case assembly, or transmission only in the case of 2wd vehicles.

WARNING: perform these procedures only if you have advanced mechanical knowledge. Certain aspects such as the definition of common tools or how to use them will not be within the pages of this manual. Before attempting any of these procedures on your Pathfinder be aware that this is a labor intensive and time consuming operation; your vehicle will be out of commission for days if not weeks. Parts of this operation will require the assistance of a helper.

Model designation is for 4x4 1996-1999 models, but most of the instructions will cross over to 2wd and the later 1999.5- 2004 years

Notice: 2001 and later models require a different transmission than earlier models.

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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 Puller

Dikes

Pliers (Kline type pliers work well) Needle nose pliers

Standard size vice grips

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Parts List

Part Description for clutch activation

Part Numbers

Quantity Needed

Clutch Pedal Bracket

46550-0W501-

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Brake Pedal and Bracket

46501-0W000-

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Clutch Master cylinder

30610-0W050-

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Clutch to dampener line

30850-0W000-

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Clutch Dampener bolts

08146-6162G-

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Clutch Dampener

30660-0W000-

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Clutch Dampener to passenger fender line

30851-1W200-

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Brake/Clutch transfer block

????

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Transfer block to Slave Cylinder hose line

30851-1W211-

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Slave Cylinder hose bracket

50915-0W010-

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Slave Cylinder hose bracket bolt

08156-8161F-

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Slave Cylinder hose clip

46206-2J000-

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Slave Cylinder rubber hose

30855-0W010-

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Slave Cylinder banjo bolt copper seals

46237-A4600-

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Slave cylinder banjo bolt

46356-0E000-

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Slave cylinder

30620-0W020-

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Slave cylinder bolts

08121-0251E-

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Driveline Parts

 

 

Clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing)

NU31214-1 (AutoZone part)

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Throw out bearing support

30501-1C100-

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throw out bearing control arm

30531-01S00-

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throw out bearing control arm boot

30542-75P00-

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transmission

32010-0W020-

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transmission isolator (mount) bolts (bottom)

11258-D0101-

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transmission isolator (mount)

11320-1W200-

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Transmission bolts (top)

11393-0W000-

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bell housing bolts M10 1.50 60-80mm

01121-06291-

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Flywheel

12310-0W000-

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Flywheel bolts M10 1.00 30mm

12315-D0210-

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Pilot bearing

32202-B9500-

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Transmission shifter

32839-62G00-

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Transmission shifter knob

32865-50Y00-

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Interior pieces

 

 

Inspection hole cover

74810-0W000-

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Body to transfer case and transmission mount with boots

74967-0W020-

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Outer rubber boot with mount

74910-0W010-

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Finisher console with boot

96934-0W010-

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Electronic pieces

 

 

ECM for Manual transmission

23710-1W600-

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Section 1: Automatic Transmission

Fig. 1.1 Automatic transmission and Wiring Harness

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