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Transmission Case Section

  1. Using a plastic hammer, force-fit the oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal
    G02003247
  2. Install parking support to transmission case.

    Tightening torque:  25+/-2 N.m (2.5+/-0.2 kg-m, 18.1+/-1.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Installing Parking Support To Transmission Case
    G02003248
  3. Install inhibitor switch to transmission case.
    NOTE: Temporary tighten inhibitor switch.
    Fig 3: Installing Inhibitor Switch To Transmission Case
    G02003249
  4. Install detention spring to transmission case.

    Tightening torque:  6+/-1 N.m (0.6+/-0.1 kg-m, 4.3+/-0.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Installing Detention Spring To Transmission Case
    G02003250
  5. Insert range select lever, and tighten bolt.

    Tightening torque:  6+/-1 N.m (0.6+/-0.1 kg-m, 4.3+/-0.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 5: Inserting Range Select Lever, & Tighten Bolt
    G02003251
  6. Insert manual lever and parking rod.
    Fig 6: Inserting Manual Lever & Parking Rod
    G02003252
  7. Insert spring pin to manual lever.
    Fig 7: Inserting Spring Pin To Manual Lever
    G02003253
  8. Install the low and reverse piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to tilt the piston when installing.
    • Be careful not to damage the lip seal.
      Fig 8: Installing Low & Reverse Piston
      G02003254
  9. Install return spring.
    Fig 9: Installing Return Spring
    G02003255
  10. Install retainer.
    Fig 10: Installing Retainer
    G02003256
  11. Install the one-way clutch inner race.
    1. Using a press and ST1, install the needle bearing to the inner race.

      ST1 398497701 INSTALLER

      NOTE: Use the following ST when removing.

      ST 398527700 PULLER ASSEMBLY

      Fig 11: Installing Needle Bearing To Inner Race, Using (ST1)
      G02003257
    2. Install the two seal rings to one-way clutch inner race.
      NOTE: Apply vaseline to the groove of the inner race and to the seal ring after installation, so that the seal ring will not expand.
      Fig 12: Installing Two Seal Rings To One-Way Clutch Inner Race
      G02003258
    3. Tighten the eight socket head bolts from the rear side of the transmission case.

      Tightening torque:  25+/-2 N.m (2.5+/-0.2 kg-m, 18.1+/-1.4 ft-lb)

      CAUTION: Be sure to tighten evenly.
      Fig 13: Tighten Eight Socket Head Bolts From Rear Side Of Transmission Case
      G02003259
    4. Install thrust needle bearing.
    NOTE: Place transmission case with the front facing up.
  12. Installation of the low & reverse brake:
    1. Install dish plate, driven plates, drive plates, and a retaining plate, and secure with a snap ring.
      NOTE: Pay attention to the orientation of the dish plate.
      Fig 14: Installing Low & Reverse Brake
      G02003260
    2. Apply compressed air intermittently to check for operation.
      Fig 15: Checking Assembled Parts For Operation
      G02003261
    3. Check the clearance (Selection of retaining plate).
      NOTE: Before measuring clearance, place the same thickness of shim on both sides to prevent retaining plate from tilting.

      Standard value:  0.7 - 1.2 mm (0.028 - 0.047 in)

      Allowable limit:  2.2 mm (0.087 in)

      Fig 16: Checking Clearance Of Low & Reverse Brake
      G02003262
      Fig 17: Available Retaining Plate Chart
      G02003263
  13. Install leaf spring of low and reverse brake.
    CAUTION: Pay attention to the direction and position of leaf spring during installation.
    Fig 18: Installing Leaf Spring Of Low & Reverse Brake
    G02003264
  14. Install O-ring to 2-4 brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • If O-ring breaks or damage is noted, replace with new O-ring.
    • Apply a coat of vaseline to inner side of O-ring before installation.
  15. Install 2-4 brake piston to 2-4 brake piston retainer.
    Fig 19: Installing 2-4 Brake Piston To 2-4 Brake Piston Retainer
    G02003265
  16. Install 2-4 brake piston and retainer to transmission case.
    CAUTION: Align the hole in the 2-4 brake seal of transmission case with the hole in 2-4 brake piston retainer during installation.
    Fig 20: Installing 2-4 Brake Piston & Retainer
    G02003266
  17. Install 2-4 brake piston return spring to transmission case.
    Fig 21: Installing 2-4 Brake Piston Return Spring
    G02003267
  18. Position snap ring in transmission. Using ST, press the snap ring into place.

    ST 498677100 COMPRESSOR

    Fig 22: Pressing Snap Ring Into Place Using (ST)
    G02003268
  19. Install planetary gear and low clutch assembly to transmission case.

    Install carefully while rotating the low clutch and planetary gear assembly slowly paying special attention not to damage the seal ring.

    Fig 23: Installing Planetary Gear & Low Clutch Assembly
    G02003269
  20. Installation of the 2-4 brake:
    1. Install pressure plate, drive plate, driven plate, retaining plate and snap ring.
      Fig 24: Installing 2-4 Brake
      G02003270
    2. Install 2-4 brake oil seal to transmission case.
      NOTE: Be sure to use a new one.
      Fig 25: Installing 2-4 Brake Oil Seal To Transmission Case
      G02003271
    3. After all 2-4 brake component parts have been installed, blow in air intermittently and confirm the operation of the brake.
      Fig 26: Checking Assembled Parts For Operation
      G02003272
    4. Measure the clearance between the retaining plate and the snap ring.
    NOTE: Select a retaining plate with a suitable value from the following table, so that the clearance becomes the standard value.

    Standard value:  0.8 - 1.2 mm (0.031 - 0.047 in)

    Allowable limit:  1.5 mm (0.059 in)

    Fig 27: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
    G02003273
    Fig 28: Available Retainer Plate Chart
    G02003274
  21. Install leaf spring of 2-4 brake.
    NOTE: Be careful not to mistake the location of the leaf spring to be inserted.
    Fig 29: Install Leaf Spring Of 2-4 Brake
    G02003275
  22. Install thrust needle bearing.
    NOTE: Install thrust needle bearing in the correct direction, see LOCATION AND INSTALLING DIRECTION OF THRUST NEEDLE BEARING  .
    Fig 30: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing
    G02003276
  23. Install front sun gear and thrust needle bearing.
    NOTE: Install thrust needle bearing in the correct direction, see LOCATION AND INSTALLING DIRECTION OF THRUST NEEDLE BEARING  .
    Fig 31: Identifying Sun Gear & Thrust Needle Bearing
    G02003277
  24. Install the high clutch hub and thrust needle bearing.

    Attach the thrust needle bearing to the hub with vaseline and install the hub by correctly engaging the splines of the front planetary carrier.

    NOTE: Install thrust needle bearing in the correct direction, see LOCATION AND INSTALLING DIRECTION OF THRUST NEEDLE BEARING  .
    Fig 32: Installing High Clutch Hub & Thrust Needle Bearing
    G02003278
  25. Install the high clutch assembly.
    NOTE: Correctly engage the high clutch hub and clutch splines.
    Fig 33: Installing High Clutch Assembly
    G02003279
  26. Adjustment of total end play:
    1. Using ST, measure the distance from the transmission case mating surface to the recessed portion of the high clutch drum "L".

      ST 398643600 GAUGE

      Fig 34: Measuring Distance From Transmission Case Mating Surface To Recessed Portion Of High Clutch Drum "L"
      G02003280
    2. Using ST, measure the distance from the oil pump housing mating surface to the top surface of the oil pump cover with thrust needle bearing.

      ST 398643600 GAUGE

      Fig 35: Measuring Distance From Oil Pump Housing Mating Surface To Top Surface Of Oil Pump Cover With Thrust Needle Bearing
      G02003281
    3. Calculation of total end play.

    Select suitable bearing race from among those listed in this table so that clearance C is in the 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in) range. C = (L + G) - l.

    Fig 36: Calculation Of Total End Play Chart
    G02003282
    Fig 37: Calculating Total End Play
    G02003283
    Fig 38: Thrust Needle Bearing Chart
    G02003284
  27. Install the oil pump housing assembly.
    1. After completing end play adjustment, insert the bearing race in the recess of the high clutch. Attach the thrust needle bearing to the oil pump cover with vaseline.
    2. After correctly installing the gasket to the case mating surface, carefully install the oil pump housing assembly. Be careful to avoid hitting the drive pinion against the inside of the case.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the seal ring.
      • Be sure to use a new gasket.
    3. Install both parts with dowel pins aligned. Make sure no clearance exists at the mating surface.
      NOTE: Any clearance suggests a damaged seal ring.
    4. Secure the housing with the two nuts.

      Tightening torque: 

      T:  41+/-3 N.m (4.2+/-0.3 kg-m, 30.4+/-2.2 ft-lb)

      Fig 39: Installing Oil Pump Housing Assembly
      G02003285