Revolution Sensor: Installation

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CAUTION: After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage and fluid level. Refer to " CHANGING A/T FLUID ", " CHECKING A/T FLUID ".

Install revolution sensor in transmission case.
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.
- Torque Specifications : 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Revolution Sensor In Transmission Case
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Connect revolution sensor connector.
Securely fasten revolution sensor harness with clips.

Fig 2: Connecting Revolution Sensor Connector
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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: Complete remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.

Fig 3: Applying Recommended Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
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Install rear extension assembly to transmission case. (With needle bearing.)
CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
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Tighten rear extension assembly mounting bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
- Rear extension assembly mounting 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 5: Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Install engine rear member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install oil pan to transmission case.
1. Install oil pan gasket to oil pan.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
  - Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
  - Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
2. Install oil pan (with oil pan gasket) to transmission case.
  CAUTION:
  - Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown in the figure.
  - Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
  - Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
  Fig 6: Installing Oil Pan To Transmission Case
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
  - Torque Specifications : 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
Install drain plug to oil pan.
CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
- Torque Specifications : 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 7: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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Install control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CAUTION: Do not impact or damage propeller shaft tube.
Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Pour ATF into transmission assembly. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID ".
Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.