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Assembly (1)

    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seal.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seal.
    Fig 1: Driving Manual Shaft Oil Seal Into Transmission Case
    G02021822Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. As shown below, use a drift (commercial service tool phi22) to drive manual shaft oil seal into the transmission case until it is flush.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case.
    Fig 2: Installing Detent Spring & Spacer
    G02021823Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Assemble manual shaft, manual plate, and parking rod after installing manual shaft to transmission case.
  4. Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
      2. CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 2+/-0.5 mm over the manual plate.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
    2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
    Fig 3: Installing Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate & Manual Shaft
    G02021824Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
      2. CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 5+/-1 mm over the transmission case.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
    2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
    Fig 4: Installing Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case & Manual Shaft
    G02021825Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
    Fig 5: Installing Terminal Cord Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021826Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install terminal cord assembly in transmission case.
  7. Install terminal cord assembly connectors in bracket.
    Fig 6: Installing Terminal Cord Assembly Connectors In Bracket
    G02021827Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    8. CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  8. Install O-rings in servo assembly.

    Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.

  9. Install return spring in servo assembly.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021828Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G02021829Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    12. CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse lip seal and lathe cut seal ring.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seal.
    • Apply ATF to D-ring.
    Fig 9: Installing Lip Seal & D-Ring In Reverse Brake Piston
    G02021830Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install lip seal and D-ring in reverse brake piston.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G02021831Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    14. CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 11: Installing Seal Rings In Drum Support
    G02021832Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install seal rings in drum support.
    15. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 12: Installing Needle Bearing In Transmission Case
    G02021833Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install needle bearing in transmission case.
    16. CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 13: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Using Clutch Spring Compressor
    G02021834Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. After installing the return spring and spring retainer in transmission case, use a clutch spring compressor to install snap ring in transmission case.
  17. Install reverse brake retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate in transmission case.
    Fig 14: Installing Reverse Brake Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate & Dish Plate In Transmission Case
    G02021835Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Assemble N-spring.
    Fig 15: Assembling N-Spring
    G02021836Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G02021837Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
    1. Specified clearance "A": 
    2. Standard: 0.7 - 1.1mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 
    3. Retaining plate: Refer to " REVERSE BRAKE  ". 
    Fig 17: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
    G02021838Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install return spring in parking pawl.
    Fig 18: Installing Return Spring In Parking Pawl
    G02021839Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Install parking pawl and pawl shaft in output shaft & companion flange complement.
    Fig 19: Installing Parking Pawl & Pawl Shaft In Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement
    G02021840Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install parking actuator support in output shaft & companion flange complement.
    Fig 20: Installing Parking Actuator Support In Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement
    G02021841Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    24. CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
    Fig 21: Installing Intermediate Shaft
    G02021842Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install intermediate shaft in transmission case.
  25. Install revolution sensor in transmission case.
    Fig 22: Installing Revolution Sensor
    G02021843Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    26. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 23: Installing Needle Bearing
    G02021844Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install needle bearing in transmission case.
    27. CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. From the transmission case and output shaft & companion flange complement mounting surfaces.
    Fig 24: Applying Sealant
    G02021845Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to output shaft & companion flange complement as shown in illustration.
  28. Install output shaft & companion flange complement in transmission case.
    Fig 25: Installing Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement In Transmission Case
    G02021846Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    29. CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
    Fig 26: Tightening Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement Mounting Bolts
    G02021847Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement mounting bolts to specified torque. (Because terminal bracket is tightened together with output shaft & companion flange, it should be installed before procedure 27.)
    1. Output shaft & companion flange complement mounting bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 
    2. Self-sealing bolt : 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 
    30. CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
    Fig 27: Installing Direct Clutch Assembly
    G02021848Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install direct clutch assembly in transmission case.
    31. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  31. Install needle bearing in high and low reverse clutch drum.
    32. CAUTION: Be sure to replace high and low reverse clutch and mid sun gear as a set.
    Fig 28: Installing High & Low Reverse Clutch Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021849Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in transmission case.
  33. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, range the drive plate.
    Fig 29: Ranging Drive Plate
    G02021850Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  34. Install mid sun gear assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 30: Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021851Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Check that portion A of high and low reverse clutch drum protrudes approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) beyond portion B of rear sun gear.
    Fig 31: Checking Portion A Of High & Low Reverse Clutch Drum Protrusion
    G02021852Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    35. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 32: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G02021853Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    36. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
  36. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
  37. Install rear carrier assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 33: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021854Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    38. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 34: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G02021855Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Install needle bearing (rear side) in mid carrier assembly.
    39. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 35: Installing Needle Bearing (From Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G02021856Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install needle bearing (front side) in mid carrier assembly.
  40. Install mid carrier assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 36: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021857Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install front carrier assembly in transmission case. (With input clutch assembly and rear internal gear.)
    Fig 37: Installing From Carrier Assembly In Transmission Case
    G02021858Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    42. CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 38: Installing Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
    G02021859Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    43. CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 39: Installing Band Servo Anchor End Pin & Lock Nut In Transmission Case
    G02021860Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    44. CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
    Fig 40: Installing Brake Band
    G02021861Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install brake band in transmission case.
    45. CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bushing and one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 41: Installing Front Sun Gear
    G02021862Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install front sun gear in transmission case.
    46. CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 42: Installing Needle Bearing In From Sun Gear
    G02021863Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install needle bearing in front sun gear.
  47. Adjust brake band tilting using clips so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 43: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting
    G02021864Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  48. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
      1. 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) 
    3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
    4. While band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified torque.
    Fig 44: Adjusting Brake Band
    G02021865Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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