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Assembly (3)

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  1. Install anchor end pin and lock nut on transmission case.
  2. Place brake band on outside of reverse clutch drum. Tighten anchor end pin just enough so that brake band is evenly fitted on reverse clutch drum.
    Fig 1: Placing Brake Band On Outside Of Reverse Clutch Drum
    G02161390Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Place bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race. 
  4. Place thrust washer selected in reverse clutch end play step on reverse clutch drum.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Washer And Bearing Race
    G02161391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install oil pump assembly, baffle plate and gasket on transmission case.
  6. Tighten oil pump fixing bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Assembly, Baffle Plate And Gasket On Transmission Case
    G02161392Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install O-ring to input shaft.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring. 
    Fig 4: Installing O-Ring To Input Shaft
    G02161393Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Adjust brake band.
    1. Tighten anchor end pin to the specified torque.

      Anchor end pin : Refer to " BRAKE BAND  ". 

    2. Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns.
    3. While holding anchor end pin, tighten lock nut.

      Lock nut : Refer to " BRAKE BAND  ". 

    Fig 5: Tightening Lock Nut While Holding Anchor End Pin
    G02161394Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Apply compressed air to oil holes of transmission case and check operation of brake band.
    Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole Of Transmission Case
    G02161395Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install final drive assembly on transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Final Drive Assembly On Transmission Case
    G02161396Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install differential lubricant tube on converter housing. Tighten differential lubricant tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".
    Fig 8: Installing Differential Lubricant Tube On Converter Housing
    G02161397Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install O-ring on differential oil port of transmission case.
    Fig 9: Installing O-Ring On Differential Oil Port Of Transmission Case
    G02161398Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install converter housing on transmission case.
    • Apply locking sealant to mating surface of converter housing. 
      Fig 10: Applying Locking Sealant To Mating Surface Of Converter Housing
      G02161399Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tighten converter housing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to " OVERHAUL  ". 
      Fig 11: Identifying Converter Housing Bolts
      G02161400Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install accumulator piston.
    1. Check contact surface of accumulator piston for damage.
      Fig 12: Identifying Contact Surface Of Servo Release And N-D Accumulator Piston
      G02161401Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install O-rings on accumulator piston.
      • Apply ATF to O-rings. 

        Accumulator piston O-rings : Refer to " O-RING  " 

      Fig 13: Installing O-Rings On Accumulator Piston
      G02161402Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install accumulator pistons and return springs on transmission case.
      • Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case. 

        Return springs : Refer to " RETURN SPRING  ". 

      Fig 14: Installing Accumulator Pistons And Return Springs On Transmission Case
      G02161403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install lip seals for band servo oil holes on transmission case.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seals. 
    Fig 15: Installing Lip Seals On Transmission Case
    G02161404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install L & R oil tube and oil sleeve. Tighten L & R oil tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".
    Fig 16: Installing L And R Oil Tube And Oil Sleeve
    G02161405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install control valve assembly.
    1. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly.
      • Apply ATF to manual valve. 
      Fig 17: Inserting Manual Valve Into Control Valve Assembly
      G02161406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Set manual shaft in Neutral position.
    3. Install control valve assembly on transmission case while aligning manual valve with manual plate.
    4. Pass solenoid harness through transmission case and install terminal body on transmission case by pushing it.
    5. Install stopper ring to terminal body.
      Fig 18: Aligning Manual Valve With Manual Plate
      G02161407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Tighten bolts I, X  and bullet

      Bolt length, number and location: 

      Fig 19: Control Valve Assembly Bolt Length, Number And Location Chart
      G02161408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 20: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Bolts
      G02161409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install oil pan.
    1. Attach a magnet to oil pan.
    2. Install new oil pan gasket on transmission case.
    3. Install oil pan on transmission case.
      • Always replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts. 
      • Tighten four bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dis-location of gasket. 
      Fig 21: Cleaning Oil Pan
      G02161410Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".
  19. Install park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
    1. Set manual shaft in P position.
    2. Temporarily install park/neutral position (PNP) switch on manual shaft.
    3. Move selector lever to N position.
      Fig 22: Installing Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch On Manual Shaft
      G02161411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Use a 4 mm (0.16 in) pin for this adjustment.
      1. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole.
      2. Rotate park/neutral position (PNP) switch until the pin can also be inserted straight into hole in park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
    5. Tighten park/neutral position (PNP) switch fixing bolts. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".
    6. Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
      Fig 23: Inserting Pin Straight Into Manual Shaft Adjustment Hole
      G02161412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Install A/T fluid charging pipe and fluid cooler tube to transmission case. Tighten A/T fluid charging pipe and fluid cooler tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "OVERHAUL ".
    Fig 24: Installing A/T Fluid Charging Pipe And Oil Cooler Tube To Transmission Case
    G02161413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install torque converter.
    1. Pour ATF into torque converter.
      • Approximately 1 liter (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 lmp 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 25: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
      G02161414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
      Fig 26: Installing Torque Converter While Aligning Notches Of Torque Converter With Notches Of Oil Pump
      G02161415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Measure distance "A" to check that torque converter is in proper position.

      Distance A : 14 mm (0.55 in) or more 

      Fig 27: Measuring Distance For Checking Proper Positioning Of Torque Converter
      G02161416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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