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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install the breather tube.
    CAUTION: Install breather tube in the direction shown below.
    Fig 1: Installing Breather Tube
    G04898549Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the baffle plate to the front case. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "Disassembly and Assembly ".
    CAUTION: Install baffle plate by pushing it in the direction shown below while tightening the bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Baffle Plate
    G04898550Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the input bearing to the front case, using Tool.

    Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    Fig 3: Installing Input Bearing
    G04898551Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the new snap ring to the front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04898542Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the internal gear with the groove facing up into the front case.
    Fig 5: Installing Internal Gear
    G04898553Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the snap ring to the front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04898540Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the planetary carrier assembly and sun gear assembly to the front case, using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100200 (-) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04898555Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the snap ring to the sun gear.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse snap ring.
    • Do not damage sun gear.
    Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04898538Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Set the L-H sleeve together with the L-H shift fork assembly onto the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying L-H Sleeve, L-H Shift Fork Assembly & Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04898557Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the control shift rod assembly to the front case.
    CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift fork assembly into the groove of drum cam.
  11. Turn the control shift rod assembly fully counterclockwise.
    Fig 10: Identifying Drum Cam, Pin & L-H Shift Fork Assembly
    G04898558Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the L-H shift rod assembly through the L-H shift fork assembly opening to the front case.
    CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift rod assembly into the groove of drum cam.
  13. Install the mainshaft to the sun gear assembly.
    Fig 11: Identifying L-H Shift Rod Assembly, Pin & Drum Cam
    G04898559Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the drive chain to the front drive shaft and sprocket.
    CAUTION: Install with the Identification mark of drive chain on the side of the rear bearing of front drive shaft.
    Fig 12: Locating Drive Chain Identification Mark
    G04898560Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the drive chain together with the front drive shaft and sprocket to the front case.
    Fig 13: Installing Drive Chain Together With Sprocket & Front Drive Shaft
    G04898537Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the 2-4 sleeve and 2-4 shift fork assembly to the mainshaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Install with proper orientation of 2-4 sleeve.
    • Install 2-4 shift fork with engaging the grooves of 2-4 shift fork in the retaining pin of 2-4 shift bracket.
    Fig 14: Identifying Shift Fork Assembly & Sleeve
    G04898562Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the snap ring to the L-H shift rod assembly, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  18. Install the clutch gear to the mainshaft.
    Fig 15: Installing Snap Ring
    G04898536Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  20. Install the oil pump assembly to the mainshaft.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring
    G04898535Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring
    G04898534Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the retainer to the mainshaft.
    CAUTION: Set the projection of oil pump assembly to the identification hole, and then align locating hole of retainer to the L-H shift rod assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing Retainer To Mainshaft
    G04898566Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install the mainshaft rear bearing to the mainshaft, using Tool.

    Tool number: KV32102700 (-) 

    Fig 19: Installing Mainshaft Rear Bearing
    G04898567Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not push too hard in order to avoid snap rings becoming dislodged from mainshaft.
  24. Install the snap ring to the mainshaft, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  25. Install the spacer to the control shift rod (A/T models only).
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring To Mainshaft
    G04898532Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  26. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the front case.
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant stuck to mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material stuck to application and mating surfaces.
  27. Install the rear case to the front case.
    Fig 21: Identifying Liquid Gasket
    G04898569Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness brackets and air breather hose clamp.
    Fig 22: Locating Rear Case Bolts
    G04898530Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the retainer bolts with new gaskets. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse gasket.
    • Tighten them to the specified torque again.
    Fig 23: Locating Retainer Bolts
    G04898529Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the oil seal, and install it to the front case, using Tools.

    Dimension (A): 4.0 - 4.6 mm (0.157 - 0.181 in) 

    Tool number (A): ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    (B): KV40104830 (-) 

    Fig 24: Installing Oil Seal
    G04901762Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
  31. Install the rear oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the rear case, using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100500 (-) 

    Fig 25: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G04898573Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
    Fig 26: Identifying Dust Cover, Rear Case Assembly & Protrusions
    G05928373Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install the oil cover until it reaches the end face of the new dust cover.
    CAUTION: Position the oil cover with the notch at bottom position.
  33. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new dust cover. Position the dust cover as shown below.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse dust cover.
    • Position the protrusions at the position shown below.
    • (1): Dust cover
    • (A): Protrusions
    • (2): Rear case assembly
  34. Install the dust cover to the rear case, using Tool.

    Tool number: KV40105310 (-) 

    Fig 27: Installing Dust Cover
    G04901595Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse dust cover.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to dust cover.
  35. Install check ball and check spring to rear case (M/T models only).
  36. Apply sealant to thread of check plug, then install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque (M/T models only). Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
    Fig 28: Identifying Check Ball, Plug & Spring
    G04898576Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  37. Apply sealant to the threads of the wait detection switch (gray). Then install it to the rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
    Fig 29: Identifying Wait Detection Switch
    G04898577Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Apply sealant to the threads of the 4LO switch (gray with green paint) and ATP switch (black). Then install them to the front case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
    Fig 30: Identifying 4LO Switch & ATP Switch
    G04898578Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install the front oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the front case, using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100500 (-) 

    Fig 31: Installing Front Oil Seal
    G04898579Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
  40. Align the matching mark on the front drive shaft with the mark on the companion flange, then install the companion flange.
    Fig 32: Aligning Matching Marks
    G04901627Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install the companion flange self-lock nut. Tighten to the specified torque, using suitable tool. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
    Fig 33: Installing Companion Flange Self-Lock Nut
    G04901770Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  42. Install the O-ring to the transfer control device.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
    Fig 34: Identifying O-Ring
    G04898503Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  43. Install the transfer control device to the rear case.
    1. Turn the control shift rod fully counterclockwise using a suitable tool, and then put a mark on the control shift rod.
      Fig 35: Turning Control Shift Rod Counterclockwise
      G04898504Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Align the transfer control device shaft cutout with the mark on the control shift rod, and install it.
      NOTE: Turn the transfer control device when the transfer control device connection does not match.
      Fig 36: Aligning Transfer Control Device Shaft
      G04898505Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
    Fig 37: Identifying Transfer Control Device Bolts
    G04898506Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install the drain plug and filler plug with new gaskets to the rear case. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "Exploded View ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.