Removal and Installation (AWD Models): Installation

Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.

When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
For VQ35DE models

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Length Location (For VQ35DE Models)
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BOLT LENGTH SPECIFICATION (FOR VQ35DE MODELS)

Bolt No.	1	2	3	4
Number of bolts	1	5	2	1
Bolt length "l " mm (in)	55 (2.17)	65 (2.56)	35 (1.38)	40 (1.57)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)	75 (7.7, 55)		47 (4.8, 35)	34 (3.5, 25)

For VK45DE models

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt Length Location (For VK45DE Models)

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BOLT LENGTH SPECIFICATION (FOR VK45DE MODELS)

Bolt No.

2⁽¹⁾

4⁽²⁾

Number of bolts

Bolt length mm (in)

70 (2.76)

65 (2.56)

70 (2.76)

Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)

113 (12, 83)

74.0 (7.5, 55)

113 (12,83)

⁽¹⁾	No.2 bolt also secures A/T fluid charging pipe and washer.

⁽²⁾	No.4 bolt also secures bracket.

(A): A/T to engine

Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS (FOR VQ35DE) " or "COMPONENTS (FOR VK45DE) ".

Fig 3: Locating Bolts For Drive Plate And Torque Converter

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring and copper washers.
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to "INSTALLATION " (for VQ35DE) or "INSTALLATION " (for VK45DE)
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.

Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "COMPONENTS (AWD MODELS) " (for VQ35DE) or "COMPONENTS " (for VK45DE).
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to "CHECKING A/T FLUID ", "CHECKING OF A/T POSITION ".