Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Front Drive Shaft and Drive Chain

1. Install front drive shaft front bearing, using the drift.

   Tool number : ST33200000 (J-26082) 

   Fig 1: Installing Front Drive Shaft Front Bearing

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2. Install front drive shaft rear bearing, using the drift.

   Tool number : KV38104010 (-) 

   Fig 2: Installing Front Drive Shaft Rear Bearing

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3. Install drive chain to front drive shaft.
   CAUTION: Identification mark of drive chain should be in the side of front bearing of front drive shaft.
   Fig 3: Identifying Identification Mark Of Drive Chain

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4. Install drive chain to mainshaft, and then install tap front drive shaft with plastic hammer. Press-fit rear bearing of front drive shaft to rear case.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to tap drive chain.
5. Install front case to rear case. Refer to "FRONT CASE AND REAR CASE ".
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Drive Chain And Front Drive Shaft

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Mainshaft Assembly

1. Install needle bearing to mainshaft.
   CAUTION: Apply ATF to periphery of needle bearing.
2. Install sprocket and electric controlled coupling to mainshaft.
3. Install spacer to main shaft.
   Fig 5: Identifying Needle Bearing On Mainshaft

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4. Install snap ring to mainshaft.
   CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Install mainshaft assembly to rear case, then install front case and rear case. Refer to "FRONT CASE AND REAR CASE ".
   Fig 6: Removing/Installing Snap Ring

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Front Case and Rear Case

1. Install breather tube, with plastic hammer.
   CAUTION: Pay attention to the direction of breather tube.
2. Install baffle plate to rear case, and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
   Fig 7: Installing Breather Tube Using Plastic Hammer

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3. Install rear bearing to rear case, using the drift.

   Tool number : KV38104010 (-) 

   CAUTION: Apply ATF to inside of rear bearing.
   Fig 8: Installing Rear Bearing To Rear Case

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4. Install snap ring to rear case.
   CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
   Fig 9: Identifying Snap Ring On Rear Case

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5. Install mainshaft assembly to rear case, using the drift.

   Tool number : ST35321000 (-) 

   CAUTION: ATF should be applied to contact surface of mainshaft and rear bearing.
6. Install O-ring to transfer assembly harness connector.
   CAUTION:

   • Do not reuse O-ring.
   • Apply ATF to O-ring.
     Fig 10: Installing Mainshaft Assembly To Rear Case

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7. Install transfer assembly harness connector into rear case.
8. Install retainer to transfer assembly harness connector.
   Fig 11: Identifying Retainer On Transfer Assembly Harness Connector

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9. Hold electric controlled coupling harness with oil cover hold plate, install oil cover to rear case, and tighten bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
   CAUTION: The harness should be guided by a cut portion.
   Fig 12: Locating Oil Cover Bolts

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10. Install oil gutter to rear case.
    CAUTION: The tip of oil gutter should be put into rear case groove.
    Fig 13: Identifying Oil Gutter

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11. Install drive chain to front drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Identification mark of drive chain should be in the side of front bearing of front drive shaft.
    Fig 14: Identifying Identification Mark Of Drive Chain

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12. Install drive chain to mainshaft, and then install tap front drive shaft with plastic hammer. Press-fit rear bearing of front drive shaft to rear case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to tap drive chain.
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Drive Chain And Front Drive Shaft

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13. Install mainshaft bearing to front case, using the drift.

    Tool number : ST30621000 (J-25742-5) 

    Fig 16: Installing Mainshaft Bearing To Front Case

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14. Install snap ring to front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 17: Identifying Front Case Snap Ring

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15. Apply liquid gasket to mating surface of rear case.
    • Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SEALANT ".
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
      Fig 18: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Mating Surface Of Rear Case

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16. Set front case to rear case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surface transmission side.
    Fig 19: Setting Front Case To Rear Case

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17. Tighten front case and rear case fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    FRONT AND REAR CASE FIXING BOLTS REFERENCE CHART
    
    

    Bolts symbol	Quantity	Bolt length "l  " mm (in)
    A	11	42 (1.65)
    B	1	162 (6.38)
    C	1	97 (3.82)
    TORX bolt	1	40 (1.57)

    Fig 20: Identifying Front Case And Rear Case Fixing Bolts

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18. Install spacer to mainshaft.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to spacer.
    Fig 21: Identifying Mainshaft Spacer

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19. Install rear oil seal to rear case, using the drifts.

    Dimension A : 6.7 - 7.3 mm (0.264 - 0.287 in) 

    Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    B: KV40104830 (-) 

    Fig 22: Installing Rear Oil Seal To Rear Case

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    CAUTION:

    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline rear oil seal.
20. Install companion flange while align the matching mark of mainshaft with the mark of companion flange.
    NOTE: The figure shows VQ35HR models.
    Fig 23: Identifying Mainshaft Matching Mark And Mark Of Companion Flange

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21. Tighten self-lock nut to the specified torque, with flange wrench. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
    NOTE: The figure shows VQ35HR models.
    Fig 24: Tightening Self-Lock Nut

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22. Install mainshaft oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using the drift.

    Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    CAUTION:

    • Do not reuse mainshaft oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to mainshaft oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline mainshaft oil seal.
      Fig 25: Installing Mainshaft Oil Seal

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23. Install front oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using the drift.

    Tool number : ST27862000 (-) 

    CAUTION:

    • Do not reuse front oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to front oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline front oil seal.
24. Apply sealant to threads of drain plug. Then install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SEALANT ".
      Fig 26: Installing Front Oil Seal

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      CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
25. Set gasket to filler plug. Install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:

    • Do not reuse gasket.
    • After oil is filled, tighten filler plug to specified torque.