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Assembly (1)

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  1. Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush using suitable tool as shown.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
    Fig 1: Installing Tool Into Transmission Case
    G04204041Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case.

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
    G04204042Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To Transmission Case
    G04204043Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G04204044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate To Manual Shaft
    G04204045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install new 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 new retaining pin into the manual plate using suitable tool.
    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: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate
    G04204046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install new 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 new retaining pin into the transmission case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Drive retaining pin to 5 +/- 1 mm (0.20 +/- 0.04 in) over the transmission case.
    • Do not reuse retaining pin.
    Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case
    G04204047Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install new O-rings to servo assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
    Fig 8: Installing O-Rings To Servo Assembly
    G04204048Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Installing Return Spring To Servo Assembly
    G04204049Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
    G04204050Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case Using Suitable Tool
    G04204051Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install new D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
    Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
    G04204052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
    G04204053Courtesy 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 Petroleum Jelly To Needle Bearing
    G04204054Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install new seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 15: Identifying Petroleum Jelly To Seal Rings
    G04204055Courtesy 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
    G04204056Courtesy 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 so that snap ring tension is slightly weak using suitable tool.
    Fig 17: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04204057Courtesy 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
    G04204058Courtesy 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
    G04204059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
    G04204060Courtesy 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
    G04204061Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 22: Identifying Petroleum Jelly To Needle Bearing
    G04204062Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install revolution sensor to transmission case.
    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 bolt: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) 

    Fig 23: Identifying Revolution Sensor
    G04204063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 24: Identifying Return Spring To Parking Pawl
    G04204064Courtesy 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
    G04204065Courtesy 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
    G04204066Courtesy 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: Identifying Petroleum Jelly To Needle Bearing
    G04204067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install new seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 28: Identifying Petroleum Jelly To Seal Rings
    G04204068Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 29: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
    G04204069Courtesy 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: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
    G04204070Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 31: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
    G04204071Courtesy 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.

        For GI section, go to GENERAL INFORMATION .

        Fig 32: Identifying Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
        G04204072Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. II. 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: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
        G04204073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. III. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.

        Rear extension assembly bolts: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

        Self-sealing bolts: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 

      Fig 34: Identifying Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
      G04204074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install new 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
        G04204075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. II. 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
        G04204076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. III. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts (1) to specified torque. (With terminal bracket (2)).
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (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: Tightening Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
      G04204077Courtesy 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
    G04204078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 39: Identifying Petroleum Jelly To Needle Bearing
    G04204079Courtesy 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 In Direct Clutch
    G04204080Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 41: Aligning Drive Plate Using Suitable Tool
    G04204081Courtesy 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
    G04204082Courtesy 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 Beyond Rear Sun Gear
    G04204083Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 44: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04204084Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 45: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04204085Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 46: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
    G04204086Courtesy 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 To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04204087Courtesy 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 To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G04204088Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 49: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G04204089Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 50: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly, Input Clutch Assembly And Rear Internal Gear
    G04204090Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install new seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 51: Identifying Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
    G04204091Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Install new band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 52: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut In Transmission Case
    G04204092Courtesy 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 In Transmission Case
    G04204093Courtesy 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 To Front Carrier Assembly
    G04204094Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  50. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 55: Identifying Needle Bearing To Front Sun Gear
    G04204095Courtesy 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 Using Clips
    G04204096Courtesy 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 Brake Band
G04204097Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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