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Assembly (2)

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  1. Install O-ring to oil pump assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Assembly
    G03595237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
  2. Install bearing race to oil pump assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 2: Installing Bearing Race To Oil Pump Assembly
    G03595238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install oil pump assembly in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Assembly In Transmission Case
    G03595239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to oil pump assembly as shown in Fig 4.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant from the oil pump bolts and oil pump bolt mounting surfaces.
    Fig 4: Applying Recommended Sealant To Oil Pump Assembly
    G03595240Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Tighten oil pump bolts to specified torque.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.

    Oil pump bolts: 48 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Oil Pump Mounting Bolts
    G03595241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing O-Ring To Input Clutch Assembly
    G03595242Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
  7. Install converter housing to transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Converter Housing To Transmission Case
    G03595243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.

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

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

  8. Make sure that brake band does not block turbine revolution sensor hole.
    Fig 8: Identifying Turbine Revolution Sensor Hole
    G03595244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install control valve with TCM.
    1. Connect TCM connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 9: Connecting TCM Connector And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      G03595245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install A/T assembly harness connector to control valve with TCM.
      Fig 10: Installing A/T Assembly Harness Connector To Control Valve With TCM
      G03595246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Connect TCM connectors.
      Fig 11: Connecting TCM Connectors
      G03595247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install O-ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
      Fig 12: Installing O-Ring To A/T Assembly Harness Connector
      G03595248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse O-ring.
      • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    5. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 to bracket.
      Fig 13: Installing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 To Bracket
      G03595249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (with bracket) in control valve with TCM.
      Fig 14: Installing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 (With Bracket) In Control Valve With TCM
      G03595250Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.

      A/T fluid temperature sensor: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

    7. Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.
      Fig 15: Installing Turbine Revolution Sensor
      G03595251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 16: Installing Control Valve With TCM In Transmission Case
      G03595252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION:
      • Make sure that turbine revolution sensor is securely installed into turbine revolution sensor hole.
      • Hang down revolution sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.
      • Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
      • Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
    8. Install bolts A, B and C to control valve with TCM.
      Fig 17: Installing Control Valve With TCM Bolts
      G03595253Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CONTROL VALVE BOLT LENGHT IDENTIFICATION

      Bolt symbol Length mm (in) Number of bolts
      A 42 (1.65) 5
      B 55 (2.17) 6
      C 40 (1.57) 1
    9. Tighten bolts 1, 2 and 3 temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (1 --> 2 --> 3), and then tighten other bolts.

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

      Fig 18: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Control Valve With TCM Bolts
      G03595254Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Connector
    G03595255Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Securely fasten terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness with terminal clips.
  12. Connect revolution sensor connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Revolution Sensor Connector
    G03595256Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Securely fasten revolution sensor harness with terminal clips.
  14. Pull down A/T assembly harness connector.
    Fig 21: Pulling Down A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G03595257Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
  15. Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
    Fig 22: Installing Snap Ring To A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G03595258Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install magnets in oil pan.
    Fig 23: Installing Magnets In Oil Pan
    G03595259Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install oil pan to transmission case.
    1. Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
      • Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
      • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
    2. Install oil pan to transmission case.
      Fig 24: Installing Oil Pan To Transmission Case
      G03595260Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION:
      • Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown in Fig 24.
      • Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
      • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
    3. Tighten oil pan bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in Fig 25 after temporarily tightening them.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan bolts.

      Oil pan bolts: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

    Fig 25: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G03595261Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install drain plug to oil pan.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.

    Drain plug: 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 

  19. Install torque converter.
    1. Pour ATF into torque converter.
      Fig 26: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
      G03595262Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 imp qt) of fluid is required for a new torque converter  .
      • When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of fluid as was drained  .
    2. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
      CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.
      Fig 27: Installing Torque Converter
      G03595263Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Measure distance "A" to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

      Distance "A" :25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more 

      Fig 28: Measuring Torque Converter Installed Distance "A"
      G03595264Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.