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Assembly (1)

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  1. As shown below, use a drift [commercial service tool 22 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: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seal
    G00751081Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case.
    Fig 2: Locating Detent Spring & Spacer
    G00751082Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Assemble manual shaft, manual plate, and parking rod after installing manual shaft to transmission case.
  4. 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 3: Installing Manual Shaft Plate & Retaining Pin
    G00751083Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. 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 4: Identifying Manual Shaft & Retaining Pin Installation Specifications
      G00751084Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install terminal cord assembly in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
    Fig 5: Identifying Terminal Cord Connectors
    G00751085Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install terminal cord assembly connectors in bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Terminal Cord Connectors & Bracket
    G00751086Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install O-rings in servo assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
  9. Install return spring in servo assembly.
  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 7: Removing & Installing Servo Assembly "O" Rings
    G00751087Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G00751088Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install lip seal and D-ring in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse lip seal and lathe cut seal ring.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seal.
    • Apply ATF to D-ring.
    Fig 9: Removing & Installing Reverse Brake Piston Lip Seal & "D" Ring
    G00751089Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
    G00751090Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install needle bearing in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Case Needle Bearing
    G00751091Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install seal rings in drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 12: Identifying Drum Support Seal Rings
    G00751092Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. After installing the return spring and spring retainer in transmission case, use a clutch spring compressor to install snap ring in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G00751093Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install reverse brake retaining plate, drive plates, driven plates and dish plate in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
    Fig 14: Identifying istallation order of plates
    G00751094Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Assemble N-spring.
    Fig 15: N-spring Assembly & Installation
    G00751095Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G00751096Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
    1. Specified clearance "A":Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 
    2. Retaining plate: Refer to , " REVERSE BRAKE  ". 
    Fig 17: Measuring Snap Ring To Retaining Plate Clearance
    G00751097Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install return spring in parking pawl.
    Fig 18: Identifying Parking Pawl & Return Spring
    G00751098Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Install parking pawl and pawl shaft in output shaft & companion flange complement.
    Fig 19: Locating Parking Pawl & Parking Pawl Shaft
    G00751099Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install parking actuator support in output shaft & companion flange complement.
    Fig 20: Removing & Installing Parking Actuator Support
    G00751100Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install intermediate shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.
    Fig 21: Removing & Installing Intermediate Shaft
    G00751101Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install revolution sensor in transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • 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 22: Locating Revolution Senstor Mounting Bolt
    G00751102Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install needle bearing in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 23: Locating Transmission Case Needle Bearing
    G00751103Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".  ) to output shaft & companion flange complement as shown in illustration.
    CAUTION: Complete remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. From the transmission case and output shaft & companion flange complement mounting surfaces.
    Fig 24: Identifying Anaerobic Liquid Gasket Application Specifications
    G00751104Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install output shaft & companion flange complement in transmission case.
    Fig 25: Removing & Installing Output Shaft & Companion Flange
    G00751105Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement mounting bolts to specified torque. (Because terminal bracket is tightened together with output shaft & companion flange, it should be installed before procedure 28.)
    Fig 26: Locating Output Shaft, Companion Flange & Transmission Case Mounting Bolts (With Note)
    G00751106Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
    1. Output shaft & companion flange complement mounting bolt:52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 
    2. Self-sealing bolt:61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 
  30. 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 27: Locating Direct Clutch Assembly
    G00751107Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Install needle bearing in drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 28: Identifying Drum Support & Needle Bearing
    G00751108Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch assembly.
    CAUTION: Be sure to replace high and low reverse clutch and mid sun gear as a set.
    Fig 29: Locating High & Low Reverse Clutch Assemblies
    G00751109Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, range the drive plate.
    Fig 30: Rangeing Drive Plate
    G00751110Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  34. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 31: Locating Mid & Rear Sun Gear Assemblies
    G00751111Courtesy 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 32: Identifying "A" & "B"
    G00751112Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 33: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G00751113Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 34: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly Bearing Race
    G00751114Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 35: Identifying Rear Carrier
    G00751115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Install needle bearing (rear side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 36: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Rear Side)
    G00751116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Install needle bearing (front side) in mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 37: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Front Side)
    G00751117Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  40. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 38: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G00751118Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  41. Install front carrier assembly in transmission case. (With input clutch assembly and rear internal gear.)
    Fig 39: Identifying Front Carrier
    G00751119Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 40: Locating Input Clutch Seal Rings
    G00751120Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 41: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin & Lock Nut
    G00751121Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
    Fig 42: Identifying Proper Brake Band Instalation
    G00751122Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Install front sun gear in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bushing and One-way Clutch end bearing.
    Fig 43: Removing & Installing Front Sun Gear
    G00751123Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Install needle bearing in front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 44: Locating Front Sun Gear Needle Bearing
    G00751124Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Adjust brake band tilting using clips so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 45: Adjusting Brake Band
    G00751125Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  48. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
      Fig 46: Identifying Brake Band Adjustment & Instalation Procedures
      G00751126Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
      1. :5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) 
    3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
    4. While band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified torque.
      1. :46 N.m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb) 
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