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Assembly (2)

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  1. Install new O-ring to oil pump assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Assembly
    G04204108Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install bearing race to oil pump assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Race To Oil Pump Assembly
    G04204109Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install oil pump assembly in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump baring.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Assembly In Transmission Case
    G04204110Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to oil pump assembly as shown.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the oil pump bolts and oil pump bolt mating surfaces.

    For GI section, go to GENERAL INFORMATION .

    Fig 4: Identifying Sealant To Oil Pump Assembly
    G04204111Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Tighten oil pump bolts to specified torque.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.

    Oil pump bolts: 48 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening oil pump bolts
    G04204112Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install new O-ring to input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying O-Ring To Input Clutch Assembly
    G04204113Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install converter housing to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.

    Converter housing 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 7: Identifying Converter Housing To Transmission Case
    G04204114Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Make sure that brake band does not close turbine revolution sensor hole.
    Fig 8: Identifying Turbine Revolution Sensor Hole
    G04204115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install control valve with TCM.
    1. Connect TCM connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 9: Locating TCM And Park Neutral Position Switch Connectors
      G04075656Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install A/T assembly harness connector to control valve with TCM.
      Fig 10: Identifying A/T Assembly Harness Connector To Control Valve With TCM
      G04204117Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Connect TCM connectors.
      Fig 11: Locating TCM Connectors
      G04075654Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install new O-ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse O-ring.
      • Apply ATF to O-ring.
      Fig 12: Locating Harness Connector O Ring
      G04075653Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 to bracket.
      Fig 13: Locating A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
      G04075652Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (with bracket) in control valve with TCM.
      CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.

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

      Fig 14: Identifying A/T Temperature Sensor 2
      G04128443Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.
      CAUTION:
      • Make sure that turbine revolution sensor securely installs turbine revolution sensor hole.
      • Hang down revolution sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.
      • Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
        Fig 15: Locating Turbine Revolution Sensor Hole And Brake Band
        G04075663Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
      Fig 16: Identifying Manual Plate
      G04204123Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    8. Install bolts A, B and C to control valve with TCM.
      BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATIONS

      Bolt symbol Length mm (in) Number of bolts
      A 42(1.65) 5
      B 55(2.17) 6
      C 40(1.57) 1
      Fig 17: Identifying Bolts To Control Valve With TCM
      G04204124Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    9. Tighten bolt 1, 2 and 3 temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (1 -> 2 -> 3), and then tighten other bolts.

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

    Fig 18: Identifying Tightening Bolt
    G04204125Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector.
  11. Securely fasten terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness with terminal clips.
    Fig 19: Locating A/T Fluid Temperatrue Sensor 2 And Terminal Clips
    G04075646Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Connect revolution sensor connector.
  13. Securely fasten revolution sensor harness with terminal clips.
    Fig 20: Identifying Revolution Sensor Connector
    G04204127Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Pull down A/T assembly harness connector.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
    Fig 21: Identifying A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G04204128Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
    Fig 22: Identifying Snap Ring To A/T Assembly Harness Connector
    G04204129Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install magnets in oil pan.
    Fig 23: View Of Magnets In Oil Pan
    G04075644Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install oil pan to transmission case.
    1. Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
      • Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
      • Completely remove all moisture, oil, old gasket and any foreign material from oil pan gasket mating surface.
    2. Install oil pan to transmission case.
      CAUTION:
      • Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown.
      • Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
      • Completely remove all moisture, oil, old gasket and any foreign material from oil pan gasket mating surface.
      Fig 24: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
      G04075672Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Tighten oil pan bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown after temporarily tightening them.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan bolts.

      Oil pan bolts: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

  18. Install drain plug to oil pan.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.

    Drain plug: 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 

    Fig 25: Identifying Drain Plug To Oil Pan In Sequence
    G04204132Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install torque converter. 
    1. Pour ATF into torque converter.
      • Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of fluid is required for a new torque converter.
      • When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of fluid as was drained.
      Fig 26: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
      G04204133Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
      CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.
      Fig 27: Installing Torque Converter
      G04204134Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Measure distance "A" to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

      Distance "A": 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more 

    Fig 28: Measuring Distance "A"
    G04204135Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.