Assembly (1)

As shown in the figure, 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:
- Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Manual Shaft Oil Seals
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Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten detent spring and spacer bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying Manual Shaft
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Install parking rod to manual plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Rod
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Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Manual Plate
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Install retaining pin 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.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not reuse retaining pin.
  - Drive retaining pin to 2±0.5 mm (0.08±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
    
    Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate
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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:
  - Do not reuse retaining pin.
  - Drive retaining pin to 5±1 mm (0.20±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin In Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
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Install O-rings to servo assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying O-Rings To Servo Assembly
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Install return spring to servo assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Return Spring
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Install servo assembly in transmission case.

Fig 10: Identifying Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
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Using a pair of snap ring pliers, install snap ring to transmission case.

Fig 11: Install Snap Ring
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Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse D-rings.
- Apply ATF to D-rings.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
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Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.

Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings to drum support.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer And Return Spring
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Set the SST on spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring.
CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.

Fig 17: Identifying Snap Ring (Fixing Spring Retainer) In Transmission Case
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Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plates in transmission case.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
Assemble N-spring.
Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.

Fig 19: Assembling N-Spring
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Install snap ring in transmission case.

Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
Specified clearance A

Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Retaining plate

Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE ".

Fig 21: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 22: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install revolution sensor to transmission case. Tighten revolution sensor bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
  
  Fig 23: Identifying Revolution Sensor
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Assemble one of the following parts.
- Rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models for 2WD)
- Adapter case assembly (AWD models)
- Output shaft & companion flange complement (VK45DE models for 2WD)
1. VQ35DE models
  1. As shown in the figure, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models) until it is flush.
    CAUTION:
    Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    
    Do not reuse rear oil seal.
    
    Fig 24: Tapping Rear Extension Assembly (VQ35DE Models For 2WD)
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  2. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    
    Fig 25: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
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  3. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    
    Fig 26: Identifying Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft
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  4. Install parking actuator support from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    
    Fig 27: Identifying Parking Actuator Support
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  5. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    CAUTION:
    Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Refer to "COMPONENTS " to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure.
    
    Fig 28: Identifying Needle Bearing
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2. VK45DE models
  1. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    
    Fig 29: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
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  2. Install parking pawl (with return spring) (1) and pawl shaft (2) to output shaft & companion flange complement.
    
    Fig 30: Installing Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft From Output Shaft
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  3. Install parking actuator support (1) from output shaft & companion flange complement.
    
    Fig 31: Installing Parking Actuator Support To Output Shaft And Companion Flange Complement
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Assemble one of the following parts.
- Rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models for 2WD)
- Adapter case assembly (AWD models)
- Output shaft & companion flange complement (VK45DE models for 2WD)
1. VQ35DE models for 2WD
  1. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    
    Fig 32: Identifying Seal Rings On Output Shaft
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  2. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    
    Fig 33: Identifying Parking Gear And Output Shaft
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  3. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
    
    Fig 34: Identifying Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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  4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    
    Fig 35: Identifying Bearing Race In Output Shaft
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  5. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
    
    Fig 36: Applying Recommended Sealant
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  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 37: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly
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  7. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.
    
    Fig 38: Identifying Bolts For Rear Extension Assembly And Transmission Case
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2. VK45DE models for 2WD
  1. Install seal rings to intermediate shaft.
    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    
    Fig 39: Identifying Seal Rings To Intermediate Shaft
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  2. Install intermediate shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
    
    Fig 40: Installing Intermediate Shaft From Transmission Case By Rotating Left/Right
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  3. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to output shaft & companion flange complement as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and output shaft & companion flange complement mounting surfaces.
    
    Fig 41: Applying Recommended Sealant
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  4. Install output shaft & companion flange complement in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the output shaft & companion flange complement.
    
    Fig 42: Installing Output Shaft And Companion Flange
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  5. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1) to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    : Bolt (10)
    
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).
    
    Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    
    Fig 43: Locating Self-Sealing Bolts
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3. AWD models
  1. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    
    Fig 44: Identifying Seal Rings On Output Shaft
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  2. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    
    Fig 45: Identifying Parking Gear And Output Shaft
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  3. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
    
    Fig 46: Identifying Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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  4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    
    Fig 47: Identifying Bearing Race In Output Shaft
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  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.
    
    Do not reuse gasket.
    
    Fig 48: Identifying Gasket Onto Transmission Case
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  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 49: Identifying Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
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  7. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts (1) to the specified torque. [With bracket (2).] Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    : Bolt (10)
    
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (3).
    
    Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    
    Fig 50: Locating Adapter Case Assembly And Transmission Case
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Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 51: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.

Fig 52: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
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Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.

Fig 53: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, align the drive plate.

Fig 54: Aligning Drive Plate
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 55: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub
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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 56: Checking Portion Of High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
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Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 57: Identifying Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.

Fig 58: Identifying Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.

Fig 59: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 60: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 61: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 62: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.

Fig 63: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly And Input Clutch Assembly
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Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  
  Fig 64: Identifying Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
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Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.

Fig 65: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut In Transmission Case
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Install brake band in transmission case.
CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.

Fig 66: Identifying Brake Band In Transmission Case
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Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.

Fig 67: Identifying Front Sun Gear Assembly
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Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 68: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.

Fig 69: Identifying Brake Band
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Adjust brake band.
1. Loosen lock nut.
2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
  : 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
  
  Fig 70: Identifying Brake Band In Transmission Case
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3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".