Removal And Installation: Installation

CAUTION: After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level and A/T position. Refer to "CHECKING A/T FLUID ", "CHECKING OF A/T POSITION ".

Install revolution sensor in transmission case. Tighten a necessary bolt for revolution sensor with 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 1: Identifying Revolution Sensor In Transmission Case
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Connect revolution sensor connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Revolution Sensor Connector
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Securely fasten revolution sensor harness with clip.

Fig 3: Identifying Terminal Clip
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Install rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models) or output shaft & companion flange complement (VK45DE models) according to the following procedures.
1. VQ35DE models
  1. 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.
    
    Fig 4: Applying Recommended Sealant
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    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
  2. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case. (With needle bearing.)
    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pole and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly
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  3. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.
    
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolts For Rear Extension Assembly And Transmission Case
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2. VK45DE models
  1. 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 7: Applying Recommended Sealant
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  2. Install output shaft & companion flange complement to transmission case.
    
    Fig 8: Installing Output Shaft & Companion Flange
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  3. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1) to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).
    
    Fig 9: Locating Self-Sealing Bolts
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    Refer to COMPONENTS to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure.
Install rear engine mounting member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODELS) ".
Install oil pan, oil pan gasket and clips (VQ35DE models) or oil pan, oil pan gasket, brackets and clips (VK45DE models) according to the following procedures.
1. VQ35DE models
  1. Install oil pan gasket to oil pan.
    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
    
    Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
    
    Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
  2. Install oil pan (2) (with oil pan gasket) and clips (1) to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown in the figure.
    
    Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
    
    Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
    
    Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan Gasket And Clips (VQ35DE Models)
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  3. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
    
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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2. VK45DE models
  1. Install oil pan gasket to oil pan.
    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
    
    Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
    
    Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
  2. Install oil pan (3) (with oil pan gasket), clips (1) and brackets (2) to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown in the figure.
    
    Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
    
    Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
    
    Be careful with installation direction of brackets (2).
    
    Fig 12: Locating Oil Pan Gasket And Clips (VK45DE Models)
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  3. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
    
    Fig 13: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten a necessary drain plug with specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
Install control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Pour ATF into A/T assembly. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID ".
Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.