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Assembly (1)

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  1. Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until they are flush using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seals
    G08713269Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case and secure with the bolt.

    Bolt: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Spacer Mounting Bolt
    G08713270Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
    G08713271Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Parking Rod
    G08713272Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Manual Plate
    G08713273Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the retaining pin into the manual plate using suitable tool.
      CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 2±0.5 mm (0.08±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying Manual Plate, Manual Shaft And Retaining Pin
      G08713274Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the retaining pin into the transmission case using suitable tool.
      CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 5±1 mm (0.20±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
      Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Case, Manual Shaft And Retaining Pin
      G08713275Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install O-rings to servo assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Servo Assembly O-Rings
    G08713276Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Servo Assembly Return Spring
    G08713277Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Servo Assembly
    G08713278Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G08713279Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
    Fig 12: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston And D-Rings
    G08713280Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
    G08713281Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08713282Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 15: Identifying Drum Support Seal Rings
    G08713283Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer
    G08713284Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install snap ring in transmission case while compressing return spring using Tool.

    Tool number: KV31102400 (J-34285 and J-34285-87) 

    CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G08713285Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install reverse brake drive plates driven plates and dish plates in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
    • VQ40DE models
      • Snap ring (1)
      • Retaining plate (2)
      • Drive plate (3)
      • Driven plate (4)
      • Dish plate (5)
      • Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
        Fig 18: Identifying Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate, Dish Plate And Snap Ring
        G08713286Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Case, Drive Plate, Driven Plate And N-Spring
    G08713287Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G08713288Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  22. Measure clearance (A) between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

    Clearance "A": 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Retaining plate: Refer to  "REVERSE BRAKE ".

    Fig 21: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G08713289Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    Fig 22: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08713290Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case and tighten bolt (<==) to specified torque.

    Output speed sensor bolt: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject sensor to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble sensor.
    • Do not allow metal filings or any foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place sensor in an area affected by magnetism.
    Fig 23: Locating Output Speed Sensor Bolt
    G08713291Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install new rear oil seal until it is flush into the rear extension case (2WD models) using Tool or adapter case (4WD models) using suitable tool.

    Tool number: ST33400001 (J-26082) 

    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
    Fig 24: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G08713292Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 25: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
    G08713293Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 26: Removing/Installing Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft
    G08713294Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 27: Removing/Installing Parking Actuator Support
    G08713295Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 28: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08713296Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 29: Identifying Output Shaft Snap Rings
    G08713297Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  31. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 30: Removing/Installing Output Shaft Parking Gear
    G08713298Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not mistake front of shaft for rear because both sides look similar (thinner end is front side).
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Output Shaft
    G08713299Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  33. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 32: Removing/Installing Output Shaft Bearing Race
    G08713300Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  34. Install rear extension assembly (2WD models) or adapter case assembly (4WD models) according to the following procedures.
    1. 2WD models 
      1. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown below.
        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
        Fig 33: Identifying Sealant
        G08713301Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
        Fig 34: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Rear Extension Assembly
        G08713302Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install the rear extension assembly bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
        • Brackets (1)
        • Brackets (2)
        • Self-sealing bolts (3)
        • Bolt (A)

          Rear extension assembly bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

          Self-sealing bolt: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 

          Fig 35: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly And Transmission Case Brackets And Mounting Bolts
          G08713303Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install gasket onto transmission case.
        CAUTION:
        • Completely remove all moisture, oil, old gasket and any foreign material from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mating surfaces.
        • Do not reuse gasket.
        Fig 36: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Gasket
        G08713304Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
        Fig 37: Removing/Installing Adapter Case Assembly
        G08713305Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Tighten adapter case assembly to specified torque.
        • 1: Bolts
        • 2: Brackets
        • 3: Self-sealing bolts
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt (3).

        Adapter case assembly bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

        Self-sealing bolt: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 

        Fig 38: Locating Adapter Case To Transmission Case Mounting Bolts
        G08713306Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  35. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
    CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
    Fig 39: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
    G08713307Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 40: Identifying Needle Bearing And Drum Support
    G08713308Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
    Fig 41: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G08713309Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Align the drive plates using suitable tool.
    Fig 42: Aligning Drive Plates Using Tool
    G08713310Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 43: Identifying Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G08713311Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Make sure 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 44: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum To Rear Sun Gear Protrusion
    G08713312Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  40. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 45: Removing/Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08713313Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 46: Removing/Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Bearing Race
    G08713314Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  42. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 47: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08713315Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  43. Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 48: Removing/Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Rear Side)
    G08713316Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 49: Removing/Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Front Side)
    G08713317Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  45. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 50: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08713318Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  46. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 51: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
    G08713319Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  47. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 52: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly Seal Rings
    G08713320Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  48. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 53: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
    G08713321Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  49. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Install it so that the identification to avoid incorrect installation faces the servo side.
    Fig 54: Identifying Servo Assembly, Band Servo Anchor End Pin, Brake Band And Lock Nut
    G08713322Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  50. Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 55: Installing Front Sun Gear To Front Carrier Assembly
    G08713323Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  51. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 56: Identifying Front Sun Gear Needle Bearing
    G08713324Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  52. Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 57: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting Using Clip
    G08713325Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  53. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.

      Anchor end pin: 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) 

    3. Back off band servo anchor end pin three turns.
    4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified torque.
      Fig 58: Identifying Servo Assembly, Band Servo Anchor End Pin, Brake Band And Lock Nut
      G08713326Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Lock nut: 46 N.m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb) 

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