Front Case and Rear Case

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install breather tube, with plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Pay attention to the direction of breather tube.
Install baffle plate to rear case, and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 1: Installing Breather Tube, With Plastic Hammer
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Install rear bearing to rear case, using a drift.
1. Tool number: KV38104010 ( - )
CAUTION: Apply ATF to inside of rear bearing.

Fig 2: Applying ATF To Inside Of Rear Bearing
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Install snap ring to rear case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring To Rear Case
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Install mainshaft assembly to rear case, using a drift.
1. Tool number: ST35321000( - )
CAUTION: ATF should be applied to contact surface of mainshaft and rear bearing.
Install O-ring to transfer assembly harness connector.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Install transfer assembly harness connector into rear case.
Install retainer to transfer assembly harness connector.

Fig 4: Installing Transfer Assembly Harness Connector Into Rear Case
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Fig 5: Installing Retainer To Transfer Assembly Harness Connector
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Set temperature sensor and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Hold electric controlled coupling harness with oil cover hold plate, install oil cover to rear case, and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION: The harness should be guided by a cut portion.

Fig 6: Holding Electric Controlled Coupling Harness
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Install oil gutter to rear case.
CAUTION: The tip of oil gutter should be put into rear case groove.

Fig 7: Installing Oil Gutter To Rear Case
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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 8: Installing Drive Chain To Front Drive Shaft
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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 9: Installing Drive Chain To Mainshaft
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Install mainshaft bearing to front case, using a drift.
1. Tool number: ST30621000 (J-25742-5)
Fig 10: Installing Mainshaft Bearing To Front Case
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Install snap ring to front case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Front Case
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Apply liquid gasket to mating surface of rear case.
- Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.

Fig 12: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Rear Case
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Set front case to rear case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surface transmission side.

Fig 13: Setting Front Case To Rear Case
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Tighten front case and rear case fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

BOLT SPECIFICATION

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

Fig 14: Locating Bolt

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Install spacer to mainshaft.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to spacer.

Fig 15: Installing Spacer To Mainshaft
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Install rear oil seal to rear case, using a drift.
1. Dimension A: 6.7 - 7.3 mm (0.264 - 0.287 in)
2. Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
  1. B:KV40104830 ( - )
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
- When installing, do not incline rear oil seal.
Fig 16: Installing Rear Oil Seal To Rear Case, Using A Drift
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Install companion flange while align the matching mark of mainshaft with the mark of companion flange.

Fig 17: Installing Companion Flange
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Tighten self-lock nut to the specified torque, with flange wrench. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.

Fig 18: Tightening Self-Lock Nut To Specified Torque
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Install mainshaft oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using drift.
1. 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 19: Installing Mainshaft Oil Seal
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Install front oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using drift.
1. Tool number: ST27862000 ( - )
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse front oil seal.
- Apply ATF to front oil seal.
- When installing, do not incline front oil seal.
Apply sealant to threads of drain plug. Then install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 20: Installing Front Oil Seal
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- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
Set gasket to filler plug. Install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.