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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install the breather tube.
    CAUTION: Install breather tube in the direction shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Breather Tube
    G04174936Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install the baffle plate to the front case. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Install baffle plate by pushing it in the direction shown while tightening the bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Baffle Plate
    G04174937Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the input bearing to the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Input Bearing To Front Case
    G04174938Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install the snap ring to the front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring From Front Case
    G04174939Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install the internal gear with the groove facing up into the front case.
    Fig 5: Identifying Internal Gear
    G04174940Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the snap ring to the front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04174941Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install the planetary carrier assembly and sun gear assembly to the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100200 ( - ) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Planetary Carrier Assembly And Sun Gear Assembly
    G04174942Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install the snap ring to the sun gear.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse snap ring.
    • Do not damage sun gear.
    Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04174943Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Set the L-H sleeve together with the L-H shift fork assembly onto the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 9: Setting L-H Sleeve Together With L-H Shift Fork Assembly Onto Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04174944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install the control shift rod assembly to the front case.
    CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift fork assembly into the groove of drum cam.
  11. Turn the control shift rod assembly fully counterclockwise.
    Fig 10: Identifying Control Shift Rod Assembly
    G04174945Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install the L-H shift rod assembly through the L-H shift fork assembly opening to the front case.
    CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift rod assembly into the groove of drum cam.
  13. Install the mainshaft to the sun gear assembly.
    Fig 11: Installing L-H Shift Rod Assembly
    G04174946Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install the drive chain to the front drive shaft and sprocket.
    CAUTION: Install with the Identification mark of drive chain on the side of the rear bearing of front drive shaft.
    Fig 12: Installing Drive Chain To Front Drive Shaft And Sprocket
    G04174947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install the drive chain together with the front drive shaft and sprocket to the front case.
    Fig 13: Installing Drive Chain
    G04174948Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install the 2-4 sleeve and 2-4 shift fork assembly to the mainshaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Install with proper orientation of 2-4 sleeve.
    • Install 2-4 shift fork with engaging the grooves of 2-4 shift fork in the retaining pin of 2-4 shift bracket.
    Fig 14: Identifying 2-4 Shift Fork With Engaging Grooves Of 2-4 Shift Fork In Retaining Pin Of 2-4 Shift Bracket
    G04174949Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install the snap ring to the L-H shift rod assembly using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  18. Install the clutch gear to the mainshaft.
    Fig 15: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04174950Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring To Mainshaft
    G04174951Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Install the oil pump assembly to the mainshaft.
  21. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring To Mainshaft
    G04174952Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Install the retainer to the mainshaft.
    CAUTION: Set the projection of oil pump assembly to the identification hole, and then align locating hole of retainer to the L-H shift rod assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing Retainer To Mainshaft
    G04174953Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install the mainshaft rear bearing to the mainshaft using Tool.

    Tool number: KV32102700 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: Do not push too hard in order to avoid snap rings becoming dislodged from mainshaft.
    Fig 19: Installing Mainshaft Rear Bearing To Mainshaft
    G04174954Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring To Mainshaft
    G04174955Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install the spacer to the control shift rod.
  26. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the front case.
    • Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.  Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mating surfaces.
      Fig 21: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Front Case
      G04174956Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Install the rear case to the front case.
  28. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness brackets and air breather hose clamp.
    Fig 22: Identifying Case Bolts
    G04174957Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install the retainer bolts with new gaskets. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse gasket.
    • Tighten them to the specified torque again.
    Fig 23: Identifying Retainer Bolts And Gaskets
    G04174958Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the oil seal, and install it to the front case using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    B: KV40104830 ( - ) 

    Dimension A: 4.0 - 4.6 mm (0.157 - 0.181 in) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
    Fig 24: Installing Oil Seal To Front Case Using Tools
    G04174959Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Install the rear oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the rear case using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100500 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
    Fig 25: Identifying Rear Oil Seal
    G04174960Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new dust cover. Position the dust cover using the identification mark as shown.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse dust cover.
    • Position the identification mark at the position shown.
    Fig 26: Positioning Identification Mark At Dust Cover
    G04174961Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. Install the dust cover to the rear case using Tool.

    Tool number: KV40105310 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse dust cover.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to dust cover.
    Fig 27: Installing Dust Cover To Rear Case Using Tool
    G04174962Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  34. Apply sealant to the threads of the wait detection switch (gray). Then install it to the rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 28: Identifying Wait Detection Switch
    G04174963Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Apply sealant to the threads of the 4LO switch (gray with green paint) and ATP switch (black). Then install them to the front case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 29: Applying Sealant To Threads Of 4LO Switch And ATP Switch (Black)
    G04174964Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install the front oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100500 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
    Fig 30: Identifying Front Oil Seal
    G04174965Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Align the matching mark on the front drive shaft with the mark on the companion flange, then install the companion flange.
    Fig 31: Aligning Matching Mark On Front Drive Shaft With Mark On Companion Flange
    G04174966Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Install the companion flange self-lock nut. Tighten to the specified torque using Tool. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".

    Tool number: KV40104000 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
  39. Install the O-ring to the transfer control device.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
    Fig 32: Tightening Companion Flange Self-Lock Nut
    G04174967Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install the O-ring to the transfer control device.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
    Fig 33: Identifying O-Ring To Transfer Control Device
    G04174968Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install the transfer control device to the rear case.
    1. Turn the control shift rod fully counterclockwise using a flatbladed screwdriver, and then put a mark on the control shift rod.
      Fig 34: Identifying Mark On Control Shift Rod
      G04174969Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Align the transfer control device shaft cutout with the mark on the control shift rod, and install it.
      NOTE: Turn the transfer control device when the transfer control device connection does not match.
      Fig 35: Aligning Transfer Control Device Shaft Cutout With Mark On Control Shift Rod
      G04174970Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
      Fig 36: Identifying Transfer Control Device
      G04174971Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install the drain plug and filler plug with new gaskets to the rear case. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.
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