End Cover Installation

Special Tools Required 

Mainshaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07GAB-PF50100

1. Install the special tool onto the mainshaft.
   Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Onto Mainshaft

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2. Lubricate the following parts with ATF:
   • Splines and threads of the mainshaft.
   • Splines of the mainshaft idler gear.
   • Old conical spring washer and old locknut.
3. Install the mainshaft idler gear (A), old conical spring washer (B), and old locknut (C) on the mainshaft (D), and tighten the locknut to 226 N.m (23.0 kgf.m, 166 lbf.ft).
   NOTE:

   • Do not tap the idler gear to install.
   • Use a torque wrench to tighten the locknut. Do not use an impact wrench.
     Fig 2: Installing Mainshaft Idler Gear

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4. Install the park lever (A) and park lever stop (B) on the selector control shaft (C), then install the lock bolt with the new lock washer (D). Do not bend the lock tab of the lock washer until step  18.
   Fig 3: Installing Park Lever And Park Lever Stop With Specified Torques

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5. Install the park pawl shaft (E), park pawl spring (F), park pawl (G), and stop shaft (H) on the transmission housing.
6. Lubricate the following parts with ATF:
   • Threads and splines of the countershaft.
   • Old conical spring washer and old locknut.
   • Areas where the park gear contacts the conical spring washer.
7. Install the park gear (I), old conical spring washer (J), and old locknut (K) on the countershaft.
8. Lift the park pawl up, and engage it with the park gear, then tighten the locknut to 226 N.m (23.0 kgf.m, 166 lbf.ft).
   NOTE:

   • Do not tap the park gear to install.
   • Use a torque wrench to tighten the locknut. Do not use an impact wrench.
   • Countershaft locknut has left-hand threads.
9. Remove the locknuts and conical spring washers from the mainshaft and countershaft.
10. Lubricate the threads of the shafts, the new locknuts, and the new conical spring washers with ATF.
11. Install the new conical spring washers (A) with facing stamped mark side up in the direction shown, and install the new mainshaft locknut (B), the new countershaft locknut (C), and the new secondary shaft locknut (D).
    Fig 4: Installing New Conical Spring Washers

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12. Tighten the locknuts to 167 N.m (17.0 kgf.m, 123 lbf.ft).
    NOTE:

    • Be sure to install the conical spring washers in the direction shown.
    • Use a torque wrench to tighten the locknut. Do not use an impact wrench.
    • Countershaft and secondary shaft locknuts have left-hand threads.
13. Remove the special tool from the mainshaft.
14. Stake the locknuts into the shafts with a punch.
    Fig 5: Staking Locknuts Into Shafts With A Punch

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15. Install the selector control lever (A) on the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolt with the new lock washer (C), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.
    Fig 6: Installing Selector Control Lever Onto Selector Control Shaft And Torque Specifications

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16. Set the park lever in the P position, then verify that the park pawl (A) engages the park gear (B).
    Fig 7: Setting Park Lever In P Position And Torque Specifications

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17. If the park pawl does not engage fully, check the distance (C) between the pawl shaft (D) and the park lever roller pin (E) (see PARK LEVER STOP INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT  ).
18. Tighten the lock bolt, and bend the lock tab of the lock washer (F) against the bolt head.
19. Install the ATF feed pipe (A) into the idler gear shaft, and install the ATF lubrication pipe (B) into the transmission housing.
    Fig 8: Installing ATF Feed Pipe Into Idler Gear Shaft

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20. Install the end cover:
    • 2002 model (transmission number 1000001-1006166)
    1. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the two dowel pins (B) and new O-rings (C) over the top of the ATF feed pipes.
    2. Install the end cover (D) with the 6 x 1.0 mm bolts (15 bolts) and harness clamp bracket (E).
       Fig 9: Installing New Gasket On Transmission Housing And Torque Specifications

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21. Install the end cover:
    • 2002 model (transmission number 1006167 or later), and 2003-2006 models
    1. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the two dowel pins (B) and new O-rings (C) over the top of the ATF feed pipes.
    2. Install the end cover (D), and tighten the three special bolts (E) and the 6 x 1.0 mm bolts (12 bolts).
    3. Install the harness clamp bracket (F) on the end cover.
       Fig 10: Installing New Gasket On Transmission Housing And Torque Specifications

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22. Set the selector control shaft (A) to the N position by turning the selector control lever on the torque converter side.
    NOTE: Do not squeeze the end of the selector control shaft tips together when turning the shaft. If the tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty shift position signal or position due to the play between the selector control shaft and the switch.
    Fig 11: Setting Selector Control Shaft

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23. Align the cutouts (A) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (B) on the transmission range switch (C), then put a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold in the N position.
    NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade or equivalent to hold the switch in the N position.
    Fig 12: Aligning Cutouts On Rotary-Frame

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24. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the selector control shaft (B) with holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade (C).
    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Range Switch

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25. Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold it in the N position. Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge.
    Fig 14: Tightening Bolts On Transmission Range Switch And Torque Specifications

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26. Connect the transmission range switch connector (A) securely, then install the harness clamps (B) on the clamp bracket (C).
    Fig 15: Connecting Transmission Range Switch Connector Securely And Torque Specifications

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27. Install the transmission range switch cover (D).
28. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the ATF pipe (B) and ATF joint pipes (C).
    Fig 16: Installing New Gasket On Transmission Housing And Torque Specifications

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29. Install the new O-rings (D) over the ATF joint pipes.
30. Install the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (E).
31. Install the new gasket (A) on the transmission housing, and install the ATF joint pipes (D).
    Fig 17: Installing ATF Joint Pipes And Torque Specifications

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32. Install the new O-rings (E) over the ATF joint pipes.
33. Install the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves B and C, and harness clamp brackets (F).
34. Install the ATF cooler inlet line (A) with the new sealing washers (B), and install the bracket (C) of the ATF cooler inlet line on the shift solenoid valve cover hole (D) in Shaft Assembly and Housing Installation (see step  22 ).
    Fig 18: Installing ATF Cooler Inlet Line And Torque Specifications

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35. Install the ATF cooler outlet line (E) with the new sealing washers (F).
36. Install the breather tube (A) with facing the dot (B) on the tube in a rearward position (differential side), then install the other end (C) in the slot (D) of the transmission hanger (E).
    Fig 19: Installing Breather Tube

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37. Install the ATF dipstick.