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Transmission Assembly: Assembly

  1. As shown in the figure below, use a drift [22 mm (0.87 in) dia. commercial service tool] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush.
    CAUTION:
    • Never reuse manual shaft oil seals.
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seals Using Drift
    G08890989Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install detent spring to transmission case. Tighten detent spring bolt to the specified torque.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Bolts
    G08890990Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft
    G08890991Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install parking rod (1) to manual plate (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G08890992Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
    G08890993Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install retaining pin (1) 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.

      A: Approx. 2 mm (0.08in) 

      CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 2±0.5 mm (0.08±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
      Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin
      G08890994Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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 (0.20±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
      Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin, Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
      G08890995Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install D-rings to reverse brake piston.
    Fig 8: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston D-Rings
    G08890996Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install reverse brake piston to transmission case.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Case Reverse Brake Piston
    G08890997Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 10: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08890998Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install seal rings to drum support.
    Fig 11: Identifying Drum Support Seal Rings
    G08890999Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install reverse brake spring retainer and reverse brake return spring to transmission case.
    Fig 12: Identifying Reverse Brake Spring Retainer
    G08891000Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Set the clutch spring compressor [SST: KV31102400 (J-34285 and J-34285-87)] (A) on reverse brake spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) (1) to transmission case while compressing return spring.
    CAUTION:
    • Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
    • Be careful not to damage snap ring.
    Fig 13: Installing Snap Ring Using Clutch Spring Compressor
    G08891001Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install reverse brake component part (drive plates, driven plates, and dish plates) to transmission case.
    Fig 14: Identifying Snap Ring, Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate, Dish Plate
    G08891002Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Check order of plates.
  15. Assemble N-spring.
  16. Install reverse brake retaining plate to transmission case.
    Fig 15: Identifying N Spring, Drive Plate And Driven Plate
    G08891003Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install snap ring to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage snap ring.
    Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Case Snap Ring
    G08891004Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

    Specified clearance "A" 

    Standard: Refer to " REVERSE BRAKE CLEARANCE  ". 

    Retaining plate: Refer to " REVERSE BRAKE CLEARANCE  " 

    Fig 17: Identifying Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G08891005Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 18: Identifying Transmission Case Needle Bearing
    G08891006Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case. Tighten output speed sensor bolt to the specified torque.
    Fig 19: Identifying Output Speed Sensor
    G08891007Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Never disassemble.
    • Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
  21. As shown in the figure below, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension (2WD) (A) or adapter case (AWD) (B) until it is flush.
    Fig 20: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G08891008Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Never reuse rear oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
  22. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 21: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
    G08891009Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD) or adapter case (AWD).
    Fig 22: Removing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft
    G08891010Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD) or adapter case (AWD).
    Fig 23: Removing Parking Actuator Support
    G08891011Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD) or adapter case (AWD).
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 24: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08891012Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install rear extension assembly (2WD) or adapter case assembly (AWD) according to the following procedures.
    1. 2WD 
      1. Install seal rings (1) to output shaft.
        Fig 25: Identifying Output Shaft Seal Rings
        G08891013Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install parking gear (1) to output shaft (2).
        Fig 26: Installing Output Shaft Parking Gear
        G08891014Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install output shaft to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
        Fig 27: Installing Transmission Case Output Shaft
        G08891015Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
        Fig 28: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
        G08891016Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      5. Apply recommended sealant to rear extension assembly as shown in the figure below.
        Fig 29: Identifying Overlap Width Of Sealant Starting Point And End Point
        G08891017Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        Sealant starting point and end point (A): Start and finish point shall be in the center of two bolts. 

        Overlap width of sealant starting point and end point (B): 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in) 

        Sealant width (C): 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in) 

        Sealant height (C): 0.4 - 1.0 mm (0.016 - 0.04 in) 

        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
      6. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
        Fig 30: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
        G08891018Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      7. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque.
        Fig 31: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
        G08891019Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. AWD 
      1. Install seal rings (1) to output shaft.
        Fig 32: Identifying Output Shaft Seal Rings
        G08891020Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install parking gear (1) to output shaft (2).
        Fig 33: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
        G08891021Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install output shaft to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
        Fig 34: Installing Output Shaft To Transmission Case
        G08891022Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
        Fig 35: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
        G08891023Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      5. Install gasket onto transmission case.
        CAUTION:
        • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mounting surfaces.
        • Never reuse gasket.
        Fig 36: Installing Gasket Onto Transmission Case
        G08891024Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      6. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the adapter case assembly.
        Fig 37: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
        G08891025Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      7. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts to the specified torque.
      Fig 38: Identifying Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
      G08891026Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install needle bearing to drum support.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 39: Identifying Drum Support Needle Bearing
    G08891027Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install direct clutch assembly to reverse brake.
    CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
    Fig 40: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
    G08891028Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly to direct clutch.
    Fig 41: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G08891029Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Align the drive plate using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
    Fig 42: Aligning Drive Plate Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    G08891030Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  31. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly, and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 43: Identifying Mid And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
    G08891031Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Make sure 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 44: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear
    G08891032Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  32. Install needle bearing to rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 45: Installing Needle Bearing To Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08891033Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  33. Install bearing race to rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 46: Installing Bearing Race To Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08891034Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  34. Install rear carrier assembly to direct clutch drum.
    Fig 47: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly To Direct Clutch Drum
    G08891035Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  35. Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 48: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08891036Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 49: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08891037Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install mid carrier assembly to rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 50: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08891038Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Install seal rings (1) to input clutch assembly.
    Fig 51: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly Seal Rings
    G08891039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install needle bearing (1) to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 52: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08891040Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  40. Install input clutch assembly (with front carrier assembly and rear internal gear) (1) to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Check that the needle bearing (2) is securely positioned. If the needle bearing position is misaligned, adjust it to the specified position.
    Fig 53: Adjusting Needle Bearing Position
    G08891041Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install 1st one-way clutch (1) to front brake hub (with under drive carrier) (2).
  42. Check operation of 1st one-way clutch.
    1. Hold 1st one-way clutch.
    2. Check front brake hub for correct locking and unlocking directions.
    Fig 54: Checking Front Brake Hub
    G08891042Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: If not shown in figure below, check installation direction of 1st one-way clutch.
  43. Install under drive carrier (with 1st one-way clutch) (1) to transmission case.
    Fig 55: Identifying Transmission Case Under Drive Carrier (With 1St One-Way Clutch)
    G08891043Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install snap ring (1) to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage snap ring.
    Fig 56: Identifying Snap Ring
    G08891044Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  45. Install front brake component part (retaining plates, drive plates, and driven plate) to transmission case.
    Fig 57: Identifying Retaining Plates, Drive Plates And Driven Plate
    G08891045Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Check order of plates.
  46. Install needle bearing (1) to under drive carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 58: Identifying Under Drive Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
    G08891046Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  47. Install under drive sun gear (1) to under drive carrier assembly.
    Fig 59: Identifying Under Drive Carrier Assembly Sun Gear
    G08891047Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  48. Adjustment of total end play "T".
    • Measure clearance between bearing race (1) and oil pump cover (2).
    • Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.
    Fig 60: Identifying Clearance Between Bearing Race And Oil Pump Cover
    G08891048Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Measure dimensions "K" and "L", and calculate dimension "J".
      Fig 61: Identifying Distance Between Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Needle Bearing Mating Surface Of Under Drive Sun Gear
      G08891049Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      "J": Distance between the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and the needle bearing mating surface of under drive sun gear. 

      J = K - L 

      1. Measure dimension "K" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the needle bearing mating surface of under drive sun gear.
        CAUTION:
        • Never change the straightedge (A) installation position before the completion of "L" measurement.
        • Measure dimension "K" in at least three places, and take the average.
        Fig 62: Identifying Distance Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Needle Bearing Mating Surface Of Under Drive Sun Gear
        G08891050Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Measure dimension "L" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case.
        Fig 63: Identifying Dimension Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case
        G08891051Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Measure dimension "L" in at least three places, and take the average.
      3. Measure dimension "K" and "L" in at least three places, and take the average.
      4. Calculate dimension "J".

        J = K - L 

    2. Measure dimensions "M1" and "M2", and calculate dimension "M".
      Fig 64: Identifying Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface Of Oil Pump And Needle Bearing On Oil Pump
      G08891052Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      "M": Distance between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the needle bearing on oil pump. 

      M = M1-M2 

      1. Place bearing race (1) and needle bearing (2) on oil pump assembly (3).
        Fig 65: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race And Needle Bearing
        G08891053Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Measure dimension "M1" between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the end of oil pump.
        Fig 66: Identifying Dimension Between Needle Bearing On Oil Pump And End Of Oil Pump
        G08891054Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Measure dimension "M1" in at least three places, and take the average.
      3. Measure dimension "M2" between the needle bearing on oil pump and the end of oil pump.
        Fig 67: Identifying Dimension Between Needle Bearing On Oil Pump And End Of Oil Pump
        G08891055Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Measure dimension "M2" in at least three places, and take the average.
      4. Calculate dimension "M".

        M = M1-M2 

    3. Adjust total end play "T".
      Fig 68: Identifying Total End Play
      G08891056Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      T = J - M 

      Total end play "T": Refer to " TOTAL END PLAY  ". 

      • Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.

      Bearing races: Refer to " TOTAL END PLAY  ". 

  49. Adjustment of front brake clearance "C".
    • Measure clearance between front brake piston (1) and front brake retaining plate (2).
    • Select proper thickness of front brake retaining plat so that clearance is within specifications.
    Fig 69: Identifying Clearance Between Front Brake Piston And Front Brake Retaining Plate
    G08891057Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Measure dimensions "O" and "P", and calculate dimension "N".
      Fig 70: Distance Between Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Front Brake Retaining Plate
      G08891058Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      "N": Distance between the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and the front brake retaining plate. 

      N = O - P 

      1. Measure dimension "O" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case (1) and the front brake retaining plate (2).
        CAUTION:
        • Never change the straightedge (A) installation position before the completion of "P" measurement.
        • Measure dimension "O" in at least three places, and take the average.
        Fig 71: Identifying Length Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Front Brake Retaining Plate
        G08891059Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Measure dimension "P" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case.
        Fig 72: Identifying Dimension Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case
        G08891060Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Measure dimension "P" in at least three places, and take the average.
      3. Calculate dimension "N".

        N = O - P 

    2. Measure dimensions "Q1" and "Q2", and calculate dimension "Q".
      Fig 73: Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface Of Oil Pump And Front Brake Piston
      G08891061Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      "Q": Distance between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the front brake piston. 

      Q = Q1-Q2 

      1. Measure dimension "Q1" between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the straightedge on front brake piston.
        Fig 74: Identifying Dimension Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface Of Oil Pump And Straightedge On Front Brake Piston
        G08891062Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Measure dimension "Q1" in at least three places, and take the average.
      2. Measure dimension "Q2" of the straightedge.
        Fig 75: Identifying Straightedge Dimension
        G08891063Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Calculate dimension "Q".

        Q = Q1-Q2 

    3. Adjust front brake clearance "C".
      Fig 76: Identifying Front Brake Clearance
      G08891064Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      C = N - Q 

      Front brake clearance "C": Refer to " FRONT BRAKE CLEARANCE  ". 

      • Select proper thickness of retaining plate so that front brake clearance is within specifications.

      Retaining plate: Refer to " FRONT BRAKE CLEARANCE  ". 

  50. Remove under drive sun gear (1) from under drive carrier assembly.
    Fig 77: Identifying Under Drive Carrier Assembly Sun Gear
    G08891065Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  51. Install needle bearing (1) to under drive sun gear.
    CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".
    Fig 78: Installing Needle Bearing To Under Drive Sun Gear
    G08891066Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  52. Install O-ring (1) to oil pump assembly.
    Fig 79: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring
    G08891067Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  53. Install seal ring (1) to oil pump assembly.
    Fig 80: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Seal Ring
    G08891068Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  54. Install bearing race (1) to oil pump assembly.
    Fig 81: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race
    G08891069Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  55. Install under drive sun gear (with needle bearing) (1) to oil pump assembly (2).
    Fig 82: Installing Under Drive Sun Gear (With Needle Bearing) To Oil Pump Assembly
    G08891070Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  56. Install oil pump assembly (with under drive sun gear) to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.
    Fig 83: Installing Oil Pump Assembly (With Under Drive Sun Gear) To Transmission Case
    G08891071Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  57. Apply recommended sealant to oil pump assembly as shown in the figure below.
    Fig 84: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Oil Pump Assembly
    G08891072Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the oil pump mounting bolts and oil pump mounting bolt mounting surfaces.
  58. Tighten oil pump bolts (→ ) to the specified torque.
    Fig 85: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
    G08891073Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  59. Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.
    Fig 86: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly O-Ring
    G08891074Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  60. Install converter housing to transmission case, and tighten converter housing bolts (→ ) to the specified torque.
    • VQ37VHR models
      Fig 87: Locating Converter Housing Bolts (VQ37VHR)
      G08891075Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • VK56VD models
    Fig 88: Locating Converter Housing Bolts (VK56VD)
    G08891076Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  61. Connect TCM connector (A) to joint connector.
    Fig 89: Identifying TCM Connector
    G08891077Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  62. Install joint connector (1) to the control valve & TCM.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to O-ring of joint connector.
    Fig 90: Installing Joint Connector To Control Valve And TCM
    G08891078Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  63. Install the control valve & TCM (1) to transmission case.
    Fig 91: Installing Control Valve And TCM
    G08891079Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that input speed sensor securely installs input speed sensor holes (A).
    • Hang down output speed sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of the control valve & TCM.
    • Adjust joint connector of the control valve & TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
      Fig 92: Identifying Input Speed Sensor Holes
      G08891080Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
    Fig 93: Identifying Manual Valve Cutout And Manual Plate Projection
    G08891081Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  64. Install bolts and clip (1) to the control valve & TCM. Tighten bolt (E) to the specified torque before tightening the other than bolts.
    Fig 94: Identifying Control Valve And TCM Bolts And Clip
    G08891082Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Bolt symbol Length mm (in) Number of bolts
    A 43 (1.69) 3
    B 40 (1.57) 2
    C 54 (2.13) 6
    D 50 (1.97) 2
    E(1) 50 (1.97) 1
    (1) Reamer bolt
  65. Connect output speed sensor connector (A).
  66. Engage output speed sensor harness with terminal clips (→ ).
    Fig 95: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Harness With Terminal Clips
    G08891083Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  67. Pull down joint connector (1).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.
    Fig 96: Pulling Down Joint Connector
    G08891084Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  68. Install snap ring (1) to joint connector (2).
    Fig 97: Installing Snap Ring To Joint Connector
    G08891085Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  69. Install magnets (1) to oil pan.
  70. Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    • Never reuse oil pan gasket.
    • Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
    • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
    Fig 98: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
    G08891086Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  71. Install oil pan (2) and clips (1) to transmission case.
    Fig 99: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts & Clip
    G08891087Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
    • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
  72. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure below after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 100: Oil Pan Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G08891088Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Never reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
  73. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque.
    CAUTION: Never reuse drain plug gasket.
  74. Pour ATF into torque converter.
    • Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of ATF is required for a new torque converter. 
    • When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained. 
    Fig 101: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
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  75. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
    CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.
    Fig 102: Installing Torque Converter
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  76. Measure dimension "A" to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.
    Fig 103: Checking Torque Converter Installation Depth
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    Dimension "A": Refer to " TORQUE CONVERTER  ".