Assembly (1)

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Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush using suitable tool.

Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case
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CAUTION:
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
- Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case.
Spacer bolt: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
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Install parking rod to manual plate.

Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
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Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
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Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
2. Tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate And Manual Shaft
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  CAUTION:
  - Drive retaining pin to 2+/-0.5 mm (0.08+/-0.020 in) over the manual plate.
  - Do not reuse retaining pin.
Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
2. Tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
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  CAUTION:
  - Drive retaining pin to 5+/-1 mm (0.20+/-0.04 in) over the transmission case.
  - Do not reuse retaining pin.
Install O-rings to servo assembly.

Fig 8: Installing O-Rings To Servo Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
Install return spring to servo assembly.

Fig 9: Installing Return Spring To Servo Assembly
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Install servo assembly in transmission case.

Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
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Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case
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Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.

Fig 12: Installing D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse D-rings.
- Apply ATF to D-rings.
Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.

Fig 13: Installing Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 14: Installing Needle Bearing To Drum Support Edge Surface
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Install seal rings to drum support.

Fig 15: Installing Seal Rings To Drum Support
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.

Fig 16: Installing Spring Retainer And Return Spring In Transmission Case
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Install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring using Tool.
CAUTION: Securely assemble them using suitable tool so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.

Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case While Compressing Return Spring
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Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plate in transmission case.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.

Fig 18: Identifying Reverse Brake Retaining Plate, Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plate (QR25DE Engine)
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Fig 19: Identifying Reverse Brake Retaining Plate, Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plate (VQ40DE Engine)
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- Assemble plates for QR25DE engine as shown in Fig 18.
- Assemble plates for VQ40DE engine as shown in Fig 19.
Assemble N-spring.

Fig 20: Assembling N-Spring
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Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
Install snap ring in transmission case.

Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

Fig 22: Measuring Clearance "a" Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Specified clearance "A":

Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Retaining plate:

Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE ".
Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 23: Installing Needle Bearing To Transmission Case
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Install revolution sensor to transmission case.

Fig 24: Installing Revolution Sensor To Transmission Case
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CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings or debris to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
  Revolution sensor: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb)
Drive rear oil seal into the rear extension until it is flush using Tool.

Fig 25: Driving Rear Oil Seal Into The Rear Extension
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CAUTION:
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
- Do not reuse rear oil seal.
Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).

Fig 26: Installing Return Spring (1) To Parking Pawl (2)
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Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).

Fig 27: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft
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Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).

Fig 28: Installing Parking Actuator Support
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Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 29: Installing Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings to output shaft.

Fig 30: Installing Seal Rings To Output Shaft
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
Install parking gear to output shaft.

Fig 31: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
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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 32: Applying Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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Install bearing race to output shaft.

Fig 33: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
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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 Fig 34.
    
    Fig 34: Applying Recommended Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
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    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
  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 35: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
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  3. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.
    
    Fig 36: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
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    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.
    
    Rear extension bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
    
    Self-sealing bolt: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb)
2. 4WD models
  1. Install gasket onto transmission case.
    
    Fig 37: Installing Gasket Onto Transmission Case
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    CAUTION:
    Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mating surfaces.
    
    Do not reuse gasket.
  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 38: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
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  3. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts (1) to specified torque [with terminal bracket (2)].
    
    Fig 39: Installing Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
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    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (3).
    
    Adapter case bolt (1): 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
    
    Self-sealing bolt (3): 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb)
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 40: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly In Reverse Brake
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Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 41: Installing Needle Bearing In Drum Support
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Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.

Fig 42: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Align the drive plate using suitable tool.

Fig 43: Aligning The Drive Plate
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 44: Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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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 45: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum Protrusion
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Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 46: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.

Fig 47: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.

Fig 48: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 49: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 50: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 51: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.

Fig 52: Installing Front Carrier Assembly, Input Clutch Assembly And Rear Internal Gear
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Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.

Fig 53: Installing Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.

Fig 54: Installing Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
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Install brake band in transmission case.
CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.

Fig 55: Installing Brake Band In Transmission Case
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Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.

Fig 56: Installing Front Sun Gear To Front Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 57: Installing Needle Bearing To Front Sun Gear
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Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.

Fig 58: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting Using Clip
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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 59: Tightening Band Servo Anchor End Pin Lock Nut
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