Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Rotate the drive plate for the hole of the drive plate to go down.
- Install transaxle assembly to engine assembly with a hoist.
- When installing transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.BOLT LENGTH SPECIFICATION
Bolt No. 1 2 3 4 Number of bolts 1 2 2 4 Bolt length "l" mm (in) 52 (2.05) 36 (1.42) 105 (4.13) 35 (1.38) Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb) 75 (7.7, 55) 47 (4.8, 35) CAUTION:- When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
- Align the positions of tightening nuts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the nuts. Then, tighten the nuts with the specified torque.
Drive plate nuts: 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse O-ring and copper washers.
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
- Install crankshaft position sensor (POS) sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- After completing installation, check for fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of CVT. Refer to "CHECKING CVT FLUID ", "ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION ", "CHECKING OF CVT POSITION ".
- When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR TCM AND CVT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ".