Assembly (2)

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Install O-ring to oil pump assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring
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Install bearing race to oil pump assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race
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Install oil pump assembly in transmission case.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Case Oil Pump Assembly
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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.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas On Oil Pump Assembly
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Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly O-Ring
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Tighten oil pump bolts to specified torque.
Oil pump bolts: 48 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Bolts
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Install converter housing to transmission case and tighten bolts to specified torque.
Converter housing bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)

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

CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt (A).

Fig 7: Locating Self-Sealing Bolt
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Make sure that brake band (1) does not close input speed sensor hole (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Brake Band And Input Speed Sensor Hole
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Connect TCM connector (1) and transmission range switch connector (2).

Fig 9: Identifying TCM And Transmission Range Switch Connectors
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Install A/T assembly harness connector to control valve with TCM.

Fig 10: Installing A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Connect TCM connectors.

Fig 11: Identifying TCM Connectors
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Install O-ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying O-Ring In A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install new O-ring (1) in plug (2).
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
- O-ring should be free of contamination.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying O-Ring And Plug
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Install plug (2) to bracket (1).

Fig 14: Removing/Installing Plug Bracket
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Install plug (1) [with bracket (2)] to control valve with TCM and tighten bolt (<=) to specified torque.
Bracket bolt: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)

CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.

Fig 15: Locating TCM Control Valve Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying TCM Control Valve And Input Speed Sensor Hole
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that input speed sensor is securely installed into input speed sensor hole (A).
- Hang down output speed 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.
- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Manual Valve And Plate
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Install bolts (A), (B) and (C) to control valve with TCM.

Fig 18: Identifying TCM Control Valve Mounting Bolts

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Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	42 (1.65)	5
B	55 (2.17)	6
C	40 (1.57)	1

Tighten bolt (A), (B) and (C) temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (A → B → C), and then tighten other bolts.

Fig 19: Identifying TCM Control Valve Mounting Bolts Specifications

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Bolt symbol	A	B	C
Number of bolts	5	6	1
Length mm (in)	42 (1.65)	55 (2.17)	40 (1.57)
Tightening torque N.m (km-g, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		With ATF applied
Tightening torque N.m (km-g, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		7.9 (0.81, 70)

Connect output speed sensor connector (1).

Fig 20: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Connector
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Securely fasten output speed sensor harness with terminal clip (<=).

Fig 21: Locating Output Speed Sensor Harness Clip
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Pull down A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION: Do not damage connector.

Fig 22: Pulling A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 23: Identifying A/T Assembly Harness Connector And Snap Ring
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Install magnets in oil pan.

Fig 24: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
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Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install torque converter.
1. Pour ATF into torque converter.
  NOTE:
  - Approximately 2 liters (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 25: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
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2. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
  CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.
  
  Fig 26: Removing/Installing Torque Converter
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3. Measure distance "A" to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.
  Distance "A"
  
  VQ40DE models: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
  
  VK56DE models: 24.0 mm (0.94 in) or more
  
  Fig 27: Measuring Torque Converter Distance
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