Transmission swap

2003 NISSAN XTERRA
100,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDERS530
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Will a 2001 Xterra 4x4 transmission fit in a 2003 Xterra (not a 4x4 )?
Aug 20, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Yes, but if you want the 4 wheel drive to work, you will need the 4 wheel drive transmission.

Are you planning on keeping the 4 wheel drive?

Roy
Aug 20, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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SANDERS530
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Will a transmission out of a 2001 4wd Xterra fit in my 2003 2wd Xterra?
Aug 21, 2019 at 11:55 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

They are two different style transmission. Being one is for 4wd, the housing will be different. Plus, I suspect the internal electronics will be different as well. I only recommend a direct fit part for this. Otherwise, you may end up having TCM (transmission control module) issues.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 21, 2019 at 11:55 AM (Merged)