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Assembly (1)

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  1. Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until they are flush using suitable tool.
    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 Using Drift
      G08165701Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case and secure with the bolt.

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer
    G08165702Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Manual Shaft
    G08165703Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Parking Rod From Manual Plate
    G08165704Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Manual Shaft Plate
    G08165705Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the 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
        G08165706Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the 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, Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
        G08165707Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install O-rings to servo assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
      Fig 8: Removing/Installing Servo Assembly O-Rings
      G08165708Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Servo Assembly Return Spring
    G08165709Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Servo Assembly
    G08165710Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G08165711Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
      Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings And Reverse Brake Piston
      G08165712Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
    G08165713Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08165714Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 15: Identifying Mid Sun Gear Seal Rings
      G08165715Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer
    G08165716Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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 using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring In Transmission Case Using Press
    G08165717Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plates in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
    • VQ40DE models
    • Snap ring (1)
    • Retaining plate (2)
    • Drive plate (3)
    • Driven plate (4)
    • Dish plate (5)
    • Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
      Fig 18: Identifying Reverse Brake Drive, Driven And Dish Plates (VQ40DE Models)
      G08165718Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • VK56DE models
    • Snap ring (1)
    • Retaining plate (2)
    • Drive plate (3)
    • Driven plate (4)
    • Dish plate (5)
    • Drive plate/Driven plate: 7/7
      Fig 19: Identifying Snap Ring, Retaining, Drive, Driven And Dish Plate (VK56DE Models)
      G08165719Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying N-Spring, Drive, Driven Plates And Transmission Case
    G08165720Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 21: Identifying Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G08165721Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  22. Measure clearance (A) between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

    Clearance "A": 0.7 - 1.1mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Retaining plate: Refer to  "REVERSE BRAKE ".

    Fig 22: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G08165722Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
  24. Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case and tighten bolt (<=) to specified torque.

    Output speed sensor bolt: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject sensor to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble sensor.
    • Do not allow metal filings or any foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place sensor in an area affected by magnetism.
      Fig 24: Locating Output Speed Sensor
      G08165724Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install new rear oil seal until it is flush into the rear extension case (2WD models) using Tool or adapter case (4WD models) using suitable tool.

    Tool number: ST33400001 (J-26082) 

    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
      Fig 25: Removing/Installing Extension Case Rear Oil Seal Using Tool (2WD And 4WD Models)
      G08165725Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 26: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
    G08165726Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 27: Removing/Installing Rear Extension Parking Pawl
    G08165727Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 28: Removing/Installing Rear Extension Parking Actuator Support
    G08165728Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 29: Identifying Rear Extension Needle Bearing
    G08165729Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 30: Identifying Output Shaft Seal Rings
      G08165730Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  31. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing Output Shaft Parking Gear
    G08165731Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not mistake front of shaft for rear because both sides look similar (thinner end is front side).
    Fig 32: Rotating Output Shaft Left And Right
    G08165732Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  33. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 33: Removing/Installing Output Shaft Bearing Race
    G08165733Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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.
        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
        Fig 34: Identifying Sealant Width And Height
        G08165734Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      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: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Rear Extension Assembly
        G08165735Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install rear extension assembly bolts and tighten to the specified torque.

        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 36: Locating Rear Extension Assembly Mounting Bolts
        G08165736Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install 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 37: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Gasket
          G08165737Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      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: Removing/Installing Transmission Case Adapter Case Assembly
        G08165738Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install brackets (1) (lower bracket VK56DE only).
      4. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts to specified torque.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).

        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 39: Locating Brackets And Self-Sealing Bolt
        G08165739Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  35. 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
    G08165740Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 41: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08165741Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
    Fig 42: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G08165742Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 43: Aligning Drive Plate Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    G08165743Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 44: Identifying Mid And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G08165744Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    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 Portion Of High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear
    G08165745Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  40. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 46: Removing/Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08165746Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 47: Removing/Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Bearing Race
    G08165747Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  42. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 48: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08165748Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  43. Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 49: Removing/Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08165749Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 50: Removing/Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08165750Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  45. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 51: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08165751Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  46. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 52: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
    G08165752Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  47. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
      Fig 53: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly Seal Rings
      G08165753Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  48. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 54: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
    G08165754Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  49. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Install it so that the identification to avoid incorrect installation faces the servo side.
    Fig 55: Identifying Brake Band, Lock Nut And Servo Assembly
    G08165755Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  50. 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: Rotating Front Sun Gear To Left And Right
    G08165756Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  51. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 57: Identifying Front Sun Gear Needle Bearing
    G08165757Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  52. 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
    G08165758Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  53. 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 off 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: Identifying Brake Band, Lock Nut And Servo Assembly
      G08165759Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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