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Case Components

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  1. Install counter front bearing to the transmission case.
  2. Install oil gutter to transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Counter Front Bearing To Transmission Case
    G02404348Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Apply genuine anaerobic liquid gasket or equivalent refer to transmission case adapter plate mounting surface as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture and oil, etc., from the transmission case and adapter plate mounting surfaces.
    Fig 2: Applying Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket To Transmission Case Adapter Plate Mounting Surface
    G02404349Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Place the adapter plate in the transmission case, using soft hammer to tap the adapter plate to install it into the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Using Soft Hammer To Tap The Adapter Plate To Install It Into The Transmission Case
    G02404350Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install snap ring to main drive gear bearing, using snap ring pliers.
    CAUTION: Snap rings are not reusable. Never reuse them.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring To Main Drive Gear Bearing
    G02404351Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Tighten baffle plate mounting nut to the specified torque. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 5: Tightening Baffle Plate Mounting Nut
    G02404352Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of the front cover oil seal. Using a drift, to install oil seal approx. 8.55-9.55 mm (0.336-0.376 in) above from the front cover edge surface.
    • Tool number: KV38102100 (J25803-01) 
    CAUTION:
    • Front cover oil seals are not reusable. Never reuse them. 
    • When installing, do not incline the front cover oil seal. 
    Fig 6: Installing Front Cover Oil Seals
    G02404353Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install front cover gasket and front cover to the transmission case.
    CAUTION: Gasket is not reusable, Never reuse them. 
  9. Temporary tightening 2 bolts in the positions shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Installing Front Cover To Transmission Case
    G02404354Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Temporary tightening remaining 9 bolts, tighten bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Four bolts pointed by arrows in the figure are not reusable. 
    Fig 8: Installing Transmission Case Front Cover Bolts
    G02404355Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Tighten bolts to the specified torque in order as shown on the figure.
    Fig 9: Tighten Bolts To The Specified Torque In Order
    G02404356Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install washer to the withdrawal lever ball pin and then install it to front cover. Tighten withdrawal lever ball pin to the specified torque. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 10: Installing Withdrawal Lever Ball Pin
    G02404357Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install rear extension oil gutter to rear extension, and then tighten bolt to specified torque. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
  14. Install reverse idler shaft, reverse idler needle bearing, reverse idler gear, and reverse idler thrust washer to the adapter plate.
  15. Apply multi-purpose grease to the striking rod oil seal lip, and then using the drift to install striking rod oil seal.
    • Tool number: ST35291000( - ) 
    CAUTION:
    • Striking rod oil seal are not reusable. Never reuse them. 
    • When installing, do not incline the striking rod oil seal. 
    Fig 11: Installing Striking Rod Oil Seal
    G02404358Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Apply multi - purpose grease to the lip of the rear oil seal. Using a drift to install rear oil seal. 1.2-2.2 mm (0.047-0.87 in) above from the rear extension edge surface.
    • Tool number: ST33400001 (J26082) 
    CAUTION:
    • Rear oil seal are not reusable. Never reuse them. 
    • When installing, do not incline the rear oil seal. 
    Fig 12: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G02404359Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Apply genuine anaerobic liquid gasket or equivalent refer toRECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS to the adapter plate rear extension mounting surface as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, etc., from the adapter plate and rear extension mounting surfaces.
    Fig 13: Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket Or Equivalent To The Adapter Plate Rear Extension Mounting Surface
    G02404360Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install rear extension to the adapter plate and then tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in order as shown on the figure. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
  19. Install control lever housing to the rear extension and then tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 14: Installing Control Lever Housing Mounting Bolts
    G02404361Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Install return spring plunger and return spring into the rear extension, apply genuine anaerobic liquid gasket or equivalent refer to spring plug threads, and then tighten return spring plug to the specified torque. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS ".
    RETURN SPRING IDENTIFICATION MARK SPECIFICATION

      Return spring identification mark Plunger notch
    RH Brown No
    LH Blue Yes
    Fig 15: Installing Return Spring Plunger & Return Spring Into Rear Extension
    G02404362Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: The right and left return springs and return spring plungers are different, so make sure they are installed correctly. 
  21. Install shift check pin as a one unit with the control bracket to rear extension and then tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS ".
  22. Install plunger to the rear extension, and then screwing neutral position switch and back-up lamp switch to the rear extension with 1-2 pitches. Apply genuine anaerobic liquid gasket or equivalent refer to threads, and tighten switch to the specified torque. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS "
    Fig 16: Screwing Neutral Position Switch & Back-Up Lamp Switch To Rear Extension With 1-2 Pitches
    G02404363Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install retaining pin into the control rod, using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.].
    CAUTION: Retaining pins are not reusable. Never reuse them. 
    Fig 17: Installing Retaining Pin Into Control Rod
    G02404364Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install check ball and check select spring into the rear extension.
    Fig 18: Installing Check Ball & Check Select Spring Into Rear Extension
    G02404365Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install rear extension upper cover gasket and rear extension upper cover to rear extension.
    CAUTION:
    • Rear extension upper cover gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them. 
    • Avoid tangling check select spring. 
  26. Tighten rear extension upper cover bolts to the specified torque in order as shown on the figure. Refer to "CASE COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 19: Installing Rear Extension Upper Cover Bolts
    G02404366Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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