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Assembly (2)

  1. Apply Genuine Medium Strength Locking Sealant to transmission case as shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Applying Genuine Medium Strength Locking Sealant To Transmission Case
    G02091226Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Set side cover on transmission case.
    Fig 2: Setting Side Cover On Transmission Case
    G02091227Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply locking sealant to the mating surface of transmission case. 
  3. Tighten side cover fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to OVERHAUL .
    Fig 3: Tightening Side Cover Fixing Bolts To Specified Torque
    G02091228Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Do not mix bolts A and B. 
    • Always replace bolts A as they are self-sealing bolts. 
  4. Remove paper rolled around bearing retainer.
  5. Install thrust washer on bearing retainer.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer. 
    Fig 4: Installing Thrust Washer On Bearing Retainer
    G02091229Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install forward clutch assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Forward Clutch Assembly
    G02091230Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align teeth of low & reverse brake drive plates before installing. 
    • Make sure that bearing retainer seal rings are not spread. 
    • If forward clutch assembly is correctly seated, points 1 and 2 are at almost same level. 
  7. Install thrust needle bearing on bearing retainer.
    Fig 6: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing On Bearing Retainer
    G02091231Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle bearing. 
    • Pay attention to direction of thrust needle bearing. 
  8. Install overrun clutch hub.
    Fig 7: Installing Overrun Clutch Hub
    G02091232Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washers. 
    • Align teeth of overrun clutch drive plates before installing. 
  9. Hold forward clutch hub and turn rear internal gear. Check overrun clutch hub for correct directions of lock and unlock.
    Fig 8: Holding Forward Clutch Hub & Turning Rear Internal Gear
    G02091233Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • If not shown as illustrated, check installed direction of forward one-way clutch. 
  10. Install forward clutch hub and rear internal gear assembly.
    Fig 9: Installing Forward Clutch Hub & Rear Internal Gear Assembly
    G02091234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align teeth of forward clutch drive plates before installing. 
    • Check that three hooks of thrust washer are correctly aligned after installing. 
  11. Install rear planetary carrier assembly and rear sun gear according to the following procedures.
    1. Install needle bearings on rear planetary carrier.
      Fig 10: Installing Needle Bearings On Rear Planetary Carrier
      G02091235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearings. 
      • Pay attention to direction of needle bearings. 
    2. Install rear sun gear on rear planetary carrier.
      Fig 11: Installing Rear Sun Gear On Rear Planetary Carrier
      G02091236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Pay attention to direction of rear sun gear. 
    3. Install rear planetary carrier on transmission case.
    Fig 12: Installing Rear Planetary Carrier On Transmission Case
    G02091237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install thrust needle bearing on front planetary carrier, then install them together on transmission case.
    Fig 13: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing On Front Planetary Carrier
    G02091238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle bearing. 
    • Pay attention to direction of thrust needle bearing. 
  13. Install low and reverse brake piston according to the following procedures.
    1. Set and align return springs to transmission case gutters as shown in illustration.
      Fig 14: Aligning Return Springs To Transmission Case Gutters
      G02091239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Set and align piston with retainer.
      Fig 15: Aligning Piston With Retainer
      G02091240Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install piston and retainer assembly on the transmission case.
      • Align bracket to specified gutter as indicated in illustration. 
      Fig 16: Aligning Bracket To Specified Gutter
      G02091241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check that each protrusion of piston is correctly set to corresponding return spring as follows.
      • Push piston and retainer assembly evenly and confirm they move smoothly. 
        Fig 17: Pushing Down Piston & Retainer Assembly Evenly
        G02091242Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • If they can not move smoothly, remove piston and retainer assembly and align return spring correctly as instructed in step "a". 
    5. Push down piston and retainer assembly and install snap ring.
      Fig 18: Pushing Down Piston And Retainer Assembly
      G02091243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install low one-way clutch to front planetary carrier by turning carrier in the direction of the arrow shown.
    Fig 19: Installing Low One-Way Clutch To Front Planetary Carrier
    G02091244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install snap ring with screwdriver.
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring With Screwdriver
    G02091245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Forward clutch and bearing must be correctly installed for snap ring to fit into groove of transmission case. 
  16. Install needle bearing on transmission case.
    Fig 21: Installing Needle Bearing On Transmission Case
    G02091246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    • Pay attention to direction of needle bearing. 
  17. Install bearing race, needle bearing and high clutch hub on front sun gear.
    Fig 22: Installing Bearing Race, Needle Bearing & High Clutch Hub
    G02091247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    • Pay attention to direction of needle bearing. 
  18. Install needle bearing and high clutch drum on high clutch hub.
    Fig 23: Installing Needle Bearing & High Clutch Drum
    G02091248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install needle bearing on high clutch drum.
    Fig 24: Installing Needle Bearing On High Clutch Drum
    G02091249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    • Pay attention to direction of needle bearing. 
  20. Remove paper rolled around input shaft.
  21. Install input shaft assembly in reverse clutch.
    Fig 25: Installing Input Shaft Assembly In Reverse Clutch
    G02091250Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align teeth of reverse clutch drive plates before installing. 
  22. Install reverse clutch assembly on transmission case.
    Fig 26: Installing Reverse Clutch Assembly On Transmission Case
    G02091251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align teeth of high clutch drive plates before installing. 
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