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Assembly (1)

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  1. Drive new manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
      Fig 1: Driving Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case
      G04186198Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
    G04186199Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Shaft From Transmission Case
    G04186200Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Identifying Parking Rod & Manual Plate
    G04186201Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Identifying Manual Plate & Manual Shaft
    G04186202Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install new retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the new retaining pin into the manual plate using suitable tool.
      CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 2mm (0.8 in) over the manual plate.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate
      G04186203Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install new retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the new retaining pin into the transmission case, using suitable tool.
      CAUTION:
      • Drive retaining pin to 5 mm (0.20 in) over the transmission case.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
        Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case
        G04186204Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install new O-rings to servo assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
      Fig 8: Identifying O-Rings To Servo Assembly
      G04186205Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Return Spring To Servo Assembly
    G04186206Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Identifying Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G04186207Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Identifying Snap Ring And Transmission Case
    G04186208Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install new D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
      Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings For Reverse Brake Piston
      G04186209Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G04186210Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing For Drum Support
    G04186211Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install new seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings For Drum Support
      G04186212Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer And Return Spring In Transmission Case
    G04186213Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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 so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 17: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04186214Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plate in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Take care with the order and direction of plates.
    Fig 18: Installing Reverse Brake Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plate In Transmission Case
    G04186215Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 19: Identifying N-Spring
    G04186216Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04186217Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

    Specified clearance "A": Standard: 0.7 - 1.1mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Retaining plate: Refer to " REVERSE BRAKE  ". 

    Fig 21: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G04186218Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
  24. Install revolution sensor to transmission case. Tighten revolution sensor bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Be careful not to damage harness with the edge of case.
    • Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
      Fig 23: Identifying Revolution Sensor
      G04186220Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install new rear oil seal until it is flush into the rear extension (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: Identifying Rear Oil Seal
      G04186221Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 25: Identifying Return Spring & Parking Pawl
    G04186222Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 26: Identifying Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft
    G04186223Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 27: Identifying Parking Actuator Support
    G04186224Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install needle bearing to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 28: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G04186225Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install new seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 29: Identifying Seal Rings To Output Shaft
      G04186226Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 30: Identifying Parking Gear & Output Shaft
    G04186227Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
    Fig 31: Identifying Output Shaft And Transmission Case
    G04186228Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. Install bearing race in output shaft.
    Fig 32: Identifying Bearing Race And Output Shaft
    G04186229Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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) to rear extension assembly as shown. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
        Fig 33: Applying Recommended Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
        G04186230Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
        Fig 34: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly
        G04186231Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Install brackets (1).
      4. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).

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

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

        Fig 35: Locating Brackets And Self-Sealing Bolts
        G04186232Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install new gasket to transmission case.
        CAUTION:
        • Do not reuse gasket.
        • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mating surfaces.
          Fig 36: Identifying Gasket
          G04186233Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
        Fig 37: Identifying Adapter Case Assembly
        G04186234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Install brackets (1).
      4. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).

        Adapter case assembly bolts: 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 Brackets And Self-Sealing Bolts
        G04186235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 39: Identifying Needle Bearing From Drum Support
    G04186236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
    Fig 40: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
    G04186237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch assembly.
    Fig 41: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G04186238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 42: Aligning Drive Plate Using Suitable Tool
    G04186239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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
    G04186240Courtesy 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 44: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear Specifications
    G04186241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 45: Identifying Needle Bearing From Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04186242Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 46: Identifying Bearing Race From Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04186243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 47: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
    G04186244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Install needle bearing (rear side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 48: Identifying Needle Bearing (Rear Side) & Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04186245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install needle bearing (front side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 49: Identifying Needle Bearing (Front Side) & Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04186246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 50: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04186247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit. 
    Fig 51: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
    G04186248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Install new seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 52: Identifying Seal Rings From Input Clutch Assembly
      G04186249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  48. Install new 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
    G04186250Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  49. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
    Fig 54: Identifying Brake Band In Transmission Case
    G04186251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  50. Install front sun gear assembly to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear radial bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 55: Identifying Front Sun Gear Assembly
    G04186252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  51. Install needle bearing in front sun gear assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 56: Identifying Needle Bearing To Front Sun Gear
    G04186253Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  52. Adjust brake band tilting using clips so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 57: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting Using Clips
    G04186254Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  53. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.

      Band servo 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. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
      Fig 58: Identifying Brake Band
      G04186255Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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