Nissan R50 - Manual

5 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 wit...

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” Universal joint (swivel) ½” Ratchet ½” Extensions in 3” or longer lengths ½” Breaker bar ½” Torque wrench Open ended wrench ...

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 to dampener line 30850-0W000- 1 Clutch Dampener bolts 08146-6162G- 2 Clutch Dampener 30660-0W000- 1...

8 Section 1: Automatic Transmission Fig. 1.1 Automatic transmission and Wiring Harness

9 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....

11 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. R...

12 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.

14 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 comp...

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. WARNING: DO NOT ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE...

17 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 ...

19 Section 4: Manual Transmission Fig. 4.1 FS5R30A and TX-10 Assembly

20 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 contin...

21 4. Cut all of the wires from the automatic position switch off at the switch. 5. Leave the wires attached to their plugs. 6. Set aside the plug with the two large brown and black wires, you will use this later. 7. Take the black and green wire from the other plug with many wires and solder them t...

22 Fig. 4.5 Bell housing bolt pattern and bolt torque information 7. Refer to section 11 for information on converting the automatic transmission mount to work on the manual transmission. 8. Reinstall the transmission cross member. 9. Reinstall the front (4wd models) and rear drive shaft. 10. Reinst...

23 Motor Mount Conversion 1. Re-drill the top holes as shown below to convert the motor mount. Fig. 4.8 Automatic Transmission motor mount red-drilled for Manual Transmission. Illustrations List