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Assembly (1)

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  1. Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush using suitable tool as shown.
    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
      G03608120Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case.

    : 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
    G03608121Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
    G03608122Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G03608123Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
    G03608124Courtesy 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 2+/-0.5 mm (0.08+/-0.020 in) over the manual plate.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
        Fig 6: Installing Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate And Manual Shaft
        G03608125Courtesy 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+/-1 mm (0.20+/-0.04 in) over the transmission case.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
        Fig 7: Installing Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
        G03608126Courtesy 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: Installing O-Rings To Servo Assembly
      G03608127Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Installing Return Spring To Servo Assembly
    G03608128Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G03608129Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case
    G03608130Courtesy 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: Installing D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
      G03608131Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Installing Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G03608132Courtesy 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: Installing Needle Bearing To Drum Support Edge Surface
    G03608133Courtesy 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: Installing Seal Rings To Drum Support
      G03608134Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Installing Spring Retainer And Return Spring In Transmission Case
    G03608135Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring using Tool.
    CAUTION: Securely assemble them so that snap ring tension is slightly weak using suitable tool.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring
    G03608136Courtesy 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 order of plates.
    Fig 18: Installing Reverse Brake Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plate In Transmission Case
    G03608137Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 19: Assembling N-Spring
    G03608138Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G03608139Courtesy 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: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G03608140Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 22: Installing Needle Bearing To Transmission Case
    G03608141Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install revolution sensor to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings or debris to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.

    : 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) 

    Fig 23: Installing Revolution Sensor
    G03608142Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 24: Installing Return Spring To Parking Pawl
    G03608143Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 25: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft To Rear Extension (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case (4Wd Models)
    G03608144Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 26: Installing Parking Actuator Support To Rear Extension (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case (4Wd Models)
    G03608145Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 27: Installing Needle Bearing To Rear Extension (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case (4Wd Models)
    G03608146Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install new seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 28: Installing Seal Rings To Output Shaft
      G03608147Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 29: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
    G03608148Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. 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 30: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
    G03608149Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 31: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
    G03608150Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. 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 in illustration.
        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
        Fig 32: Installing Rear Extension Assembly (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case Assembly (4Wd Models)
        G03608151Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      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 33: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
        G03608152Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.

        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 34: Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
        G03608153Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install new 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 35: Installing Gasket Onto Transmission Case
          G03608154Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      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 36: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
        G03608155Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts (1) to specified torque.

        (With terminal bracket (2).)

        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (3).

        Adapter case assembly bolt (1): 

        : 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

        Self-sealing bolt (3): 

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

        Fig 37: Tightening Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
        G03608156Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  34. 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 38: Installing Direct Clutch Assembly In Reverse Brake
    G03608157Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 39: Installing Needle Bearing In Drum Support
    G03608158Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
    Fig 40: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly In Direct Clutch
    G03608159Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 41: Aligning Drive Plate
    G03608160Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 42: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub, Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G03608161Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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 43: Checking Portion A Of High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
    G03608162Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 44: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03608163Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 45: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03608164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 46: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
    G03608165Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 47: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G03608166Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 48: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G03608167Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 49: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03608168Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 50: Installing Front Carrier Assembly, Input Clutch Assembly And Rear Internal Gear
    G03608169Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install new seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 51: Installing Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
      G03608170Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Install new band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 52: Installing Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut In Transmission Case
    G03608171Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  48. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
    Fig 53: Installing Brake Band In Transmission Case
    G03608172Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  49. Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 54: Installing Front Sun Gear Assembly To Front Carrier Assembly
    G03608173Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  50. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 55: Installing Needle Bearing In Front Sun Gear Assembly
    G03608174Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  51. Adjust brake band tilting using a clips so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 56: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting
    G03608175Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  52. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.

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

    3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
    4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified torque.

      : 46 N.m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb) 

      Fig 57: Adjusting Brake Band
      G03608176Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.