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Assembly (1)

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  1. As shown in the right figure illustration, use a drift [commercial service tool f22 mm (0.87 in)] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush.
    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
    G03602602Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 2: Installing Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
    G03602603Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 3: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G03602604Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 4: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
    G03602605Courtesy 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 over the manual plate.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
      Fig 5: Installing Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate And Manual Shaft
      G03602606Courtesy 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 over the transmission case.
      • Do not reuse retaining pin.
      Fig 6: Installing Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
      G03602607Courtesy 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.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G03602608Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring to transmission case.
    Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case
    G03602609Courtesy 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 9: Installing D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
    G03602610Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G03602611Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 11: Installing Needle Bearing To Drum Support Edge Surface
    G03602612Courtesy 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 12: Installing Seal Rings To Drum Support
    G03602613Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Installing Spring Retainer And Return Spring In Transmission Case
    G03602614Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Set SST on spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring.
    CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 14: Installing Snap Ring
    G03602615Courtesy 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 the order and direction of plates.
    Fig 15: Installing Reverse Brake Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plate In Transmission Case
    G03602616Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Assembling N-Spring
    G03602617Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G03602618Courtesy 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 18: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G03602619Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    Fig 19: Installing Needle Bearing To Transmission Case
    G03602620Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install revolution sensor to transmission case. Tighten revolution sensor bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Be careful not to damage harness with the edge of case.
    • 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 20: Installing Revolution Sensor
    G03602621Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. As shown in the right figure illustration, use a drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models) until it is flush.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
    Fig 21: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G03602622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install return spring to parking pawl.
    Fig 22: Installing Return Spring To Parking Pawl
    G03602623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 23: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft
    G03602624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 24: Installing Parking Actuator Support To Rear Extension (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case (4Wd Models)
    G03602625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install needle bearing to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 25: Installing Needle Bearing To Rear Extension (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case (4Wd Models)
    G03602626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 26: Installing Seal Rings To Output Shaft
    G03602627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 27: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
    G03602628Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. 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 28: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
    G03602629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. Install bearing race in output shaft.
    Fig 29: Installing Bearing Race In Output Shaft
    G03602630Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  34. 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: Complete remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. From the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
        Fig 30: Installing Rear Extension Assembly (2Wd Models) Or Adapter Case Assembly (4Wd Models)
        G03602631Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
        Fig 31: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
        G03602632Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Install bracket.
      4. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.

        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 32: Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
        G03602633Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install gasket to transmission case.
        CAUTION:
        • Do not reuse gasket.
        • Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. From the transmission case and adapter case assembly mounting surfaces.
        Fig 33: Installing Gasket To Transmission Case
        G03602634Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
        Fig 34: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
        G03602635Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Install bracket.
      4. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.

        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 35: Tightening Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
        G03602636Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 36: Installing Needle Bearing In Drum Support Edge Surface
    G03602637Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
    Fig 37: Installing Direct Clutch Assembly In Reverse Brake
    G03602638Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch assembly.
    Fig 38: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly In Direct Clutch Assembly
    G03602639Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, range the drive plate.
    Fig 39: Ranging Drive Plate
    G03602640Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 40: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub, Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G03602641Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Check 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 41: Checking Portion A Of High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
    G03602642Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 42: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03602643Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 43: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03602644Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 44: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
    G03602645Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Install needle bearing (rear side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 45: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G03602646Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install needle bearing (front side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 46: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) In Mid Carrier Assembly
    G03602647Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 47: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G03602648Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 48: Installing Front Carrier Assembly, Input Clutch Assembly And Rear Internal Gear
    G03602649Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 49: Installing Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
    G03602650Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  48. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 50: Installing Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut In Transmission Case
    G03602651Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  49. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
    Fig 51: Installing Brake Band In Transmission Case
    G03602652Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  50. Install front sun gear assembly to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear radial bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 52: Installing Front Sun Gear Assembly To Front Carrier Assembly
    G03602653Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  51. Install needle bearing in front sun gear assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 53: Installing Needle Bearing In Front Sun Gear Assembly
    G03602654Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  52. Adjust brake band tilting using clips so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 54: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting
    G03602655Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  53. 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. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
      Fig 55: Adjusting Brake Band
      G03602656Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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