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Assembly (1)

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  1. Use a drift [commercial service tool: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush as shown.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
    Fig 1: Installing Drift To Drive Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case
    G04174294Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case and secure with the bolt.

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

    Fig 2: Installing Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
    G04174295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
    G04174296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G04174297Courtesy 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
    G04174298Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
    2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
    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
    G04174299Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
    2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
    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
      G04174300Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install 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
    G04174301Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Return Spring To Servo Assembly
    G04174302Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G04174303Courtesy 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
    G04174304Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
    Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings From Reverse Brake Piston
    G04174305Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G04174306Courtesy 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 From Drum Support
    G04174307Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings From Drum Support
    G04174308Courtesy 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
    G04174309Courtesy 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 using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04174310Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install reverse brake drive plates (3), driven plates (4) and dish plates (5) in transmission case.
    • Snap ring (1)
    • Retaining plate (2)
    CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
    NOTE: There are 6 drive plates and 6 driven plates.
    Fig 18: Identifying Reverse Brake Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plates In Transmission Case
    G04174311Courtesy 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
    G04174312Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04174313Courtesy 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
    G04174314Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 22: Identifying Needle Bearing From Transmission Case
    G04174315Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install revolution sensor to transmission case and tighten bolt to specified torque.

    Revolution sensor bolt : 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
    Fig 23: Identifying Revolution Sensor
    G04174316Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 24: Identifying Return Spring From Parking Pawl
    G04174317Courtesy 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 And Pawl Shaft To Rear Extension
    G04174318Courtesy 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
    G04174319Courtesy 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
    G04174320Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 28: Identifying Seal Rings To Output Shaft
    G04174321Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 29: Identifying Parking Gear
    G04174322Courtesy 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: Identifying Output Shaft And Transmission Case
    G04174323Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 31: Identifying Bearing Race And Output Shaft
    G04174324Courtesy 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: Identifying Area For Applying Sealant
        G04174325Courtesy 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: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly
        G04174326Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.

      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) 

      CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
      Fig 34: Identifying Bolts For Rear Extension Assembly And Transmission Case
      G04174327Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install 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
        G04174328Courtesy 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
        G04174329Courtesy 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 bolt (3).

      Adapter case 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 37: Identifying Bolts For Adapter Case Assembly And Transmission Case
      G04174330Courtesy 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: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
    G04174331Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 39: Identifying Needle Bearing From Drum Support
    G04174332Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
    Fig 40: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G04174333Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 41: Aligning Drive Plate
    G04174334Courtesy 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: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub, Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G04174335Courtesy 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: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear
    G04174336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 44: Identifying Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04174337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 45: Identifying Bearing Race And Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04174338Courtesy 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
    G04174339Courtesy 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) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04174340Courtesy 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) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04174341Courtesy 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
    G04174342Courtesy 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
    G04174343Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install 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
      G04174344Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Install 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
    G04174345Courtesy 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: Identifying Brake Band
    G04174346Courtesy 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: Identifying Front Sun Gear
    G04174347Courtesy 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 To Front Sun Gear
    G04174348Courtesy 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
    G04174349Courtesy 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.

      Anchor end pin : 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.

      Lock nut : 46 N.m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb) 

      Fig 57: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin
      G04174350Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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