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Assembly (1)

  1. Install manual shaft components.
    1. Install oil seal onto manual shaft.
      • Apply ATF to oil seal. 
      • Wrap threads of manual shaft with masking tape. 
      Fig 1: Wrapping Threads Of Manual Shaft With Masking Tape
      G02103034Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Insert manual shaft and oil seal as a unit into transmission case.
    3. Remove masking tape.
    4. Push oil seal evenly and install it onto transmission case.
      Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal Onto Transmission Case
      G02103035Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Align groove in shaft with drive pin hole; then drive pin into position as shown in figure at left.
      Fig 3: Aligning Groove In Shaft With Drive Pin Hole
      G02103036Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Install detent spring and spacer.
      Fig 4: Installing Detent Spring And Spacer
      G02103037Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. While pushing detent spring down, install manual plate onto manual shaft.
      Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate Onto Manual Shaft
      G02103038Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    8. Install lock nuts onto manual shaft.
    Fig 6: Installing Lock Nuts Onto Manual Shaft
    G02103039Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install throttle lever components.
    1. Install throttle lever shaft.
    2. Align groove in shaft with drive pin hole, then drive pin into position as shown in figure at left.
      Fig 7: Aligning Groove In Shaft With Drive Pin Hole
      G02103040Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install throttle lever, return spring, spring retainer and E-ring.
      Fig 8: Installing Throttle Lever, Return Spring, Spring Retainer And E-Ring
      G02103041Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install throttle wire.
    Fig 9: Installing Throttle Wire
    G02103042Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    Fig 10: Applying ATF To O-Ring
    G02103043Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install accumulator piston.
    1. Install O-rings onto accumulator piston.
      • Apply ATF to O-rings. 

      Accumulator piston O-rings: Refer to  "ACCUMULATOR O-RING ".

      Fig 11: Identifying Accumulator Pistons
      G02103044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install return spring for accumulator A onto transmission case.

      Free length of return spring: Refer to  "RETURN SPRINGS ".

      Fig 12: Installing Return Spring Onto Transmission Case
      G02103045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install accumulator pistons A, B, C  and D  .
    Fig 13: Installing Accumulator Pistons A, B, C And D
    G02103046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply ATF to transmission case.
  4. Install band servo piston.
    1. Install return springs onto band servo piston.
      Fig 14: Installing Return Springs Onto Band Servo Piston
      G02103047Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install band servo piston onto transmission case.
      • Apply ATF to O-ring of band servo piston and transmission case. 
    3. Install gasket for band servo onto transmission case.
      Fig 15: Installing Band Servo Piston Onto Transmission Case
      G02103048Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install O/D servo piston retainer onto transmission case.
    Fig 16: Installing O/D Servo Piston Retainer Onto Transmission Case
    G02103049Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install rear side clutch and gear components.
    1. Place transmission case in vertical position.
      Fig 17: Placing Transmission Case In Vertical Position
      G02103050Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Slightly lift forward clutch drum assembly and slowly rotate it clockwise until its hub passes fully over the clutch inner race inside transmission case.
      Fig 18: Identifying Forward Clutch Drum, Inner Race And Transmission Case
      G02103051Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check to be sure that rotation direction of forward clutch assembly is correct.
      Fig 19: Checking Rotation Direction Of Forward Clutch Assembly
      G02103052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install thrust washer onto front of overrun clutch hub.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to the thrust washer. 
      • Insert pawls of thrust washer securely into holes in overrun clutch hub. 
      Fig 20: Installing Thrust Washer Onto Front Of Overrun Clutch Hub
      G02103053Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Install overrun clutch hub onto rear internal gear assembly.
      Fig 21: Installing Overrun Clutch Hub Onto Rear Internal Gear Assembly
      G02103054Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Install needle bearing onto rear of overrun clutch hub.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
      Fig 22: Installing Needle Bearing Onto Rear Of Overrun Clutch Hub
      G02103055Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. Check that overrun clutch hub rotates as shown while holding forward clutch hub.
      Fig 23: Checking Rotation Of Overrun Clutch Hub
      G02103056Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    8. Place transmission case into horizontal position.
    9. Install rear internal gear, forward clutch hub and overrun clutch hub as a unit onto transmission case.
      Fig 24: Installing Rear Internal Gear, Forward Clutch Hub And Overrun Clutch Hub As A Unit Onto Transmission Case
      G02103057Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    10. Install needle bearing onto rear internal gear.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    11. Install bearing race onto rear of front internal gear.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race. 
      • Securely engage pawls of bearing race with holes in front internal gear. 
      Fig 25: Installing Bearing Race Onto Rear Of Front Internal Gear
      G02103058Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    12. Install front internal gear on transmission case.
    Fig 26: Installing Front Internal Gear On Transmission Case
    G02103059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install output shaft and parking gear.
    1. Insert output shaft from rear of transmission case while slightly lifting front internal gear.
      • Do not force output shaft against front of transmission case. 
      Fig 27: Inserting Output Shaft From Rear Of Transmission
      G02103060Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Carefully push output shaft against front of transmission case. Install snap ring on front of output shaft.
      • Check to be sure output shaft cannot be removed in rear direction. 
      Fig 28: Installing Snap Ring On Front Of Output Shaft
      G02103061Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install needle bearing on transmission case.
      • Pay attention to its direction - black side faces the rear. 
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
      Fig 29: Installing Needle Bearing On Transmission Case
      G02103062Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install parking gear on transmission case.
      Fig 30: Installing Parking Gear On Transmission Case
      G02103063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Install snap ring on rear of output shaft.
      • Check to be sure output shaft cannot be removed in forward direction. 
      Fig 31: Installing Snap Ring On Rear Of Output Shaft
      G02103064Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Install governor valve assembly on oil distributor.
    Fig 32: Installing Governor Valve Assembly On Oil Distributor
    G02103065Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install rear extension case.
    1. Install oil seal on rear extension case.
      • Apply ATF to oil seal. 
        Fig 33: Installing Oil Seal On Rear Extension Case
        G02103066Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install rear extension gasket on transmission case.
      Fig 34: Installing Rear Extension Gasket On Transmission Case
      G02103067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install parking rod on transmission case.
      Fig 35: Installing Parking Rod On Transmission Case
      G02103068Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Install rear extension case on transmission case. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

      : 20 - 25 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 14 -18 ft-lb) 

    Fig 36: Installing Rear Extension Case On Transmission Case
    G02103069Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install front side clutch and gear components.
    1. Install rear sun gear on transmission case.
      • Pay attention to its direction. 
      Fig 37: Installing Rear Sun Gear On Transmission Case
      G02103070Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install needle bearing on front of front planetary carrier.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    3. Install needle bearing on rear of front planetary carrier.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
      • Pay attention to its direction - black side faces the front. 
      Fig 38: Installing Needle Bearing On Rear Of Front Planetary Carrier
      G02103071Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. While rotating forward clutch drum clockwise, install front planetary carrier on forward clutch drum.
      Fig 39: Installing Front Planetary Carrier On Forward Clutch Drum
      G02103072Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Check that portion A of front planetary carrier protrudes approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) beyond portion B of forward clutch assembly. 
      Fig 40: Identifying Distance Between Front Planetary Carrier And Forward Clutch Assembly
      G02103073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Install bearing races on front and rear of clutch pack.
      • Apply petroleum jelly to bearing races. 
      • Securely engage pawls of bearing races with holes in clutch pack. 
    6. Fig 41: Identifying Front And Rear Bearing Races
      G02103074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. Place transmission case in vertical position.
    8. Install clutch pack into transmission case.
    Fig 42: Installing Clutch Pack Into Transmission Case
    G02103075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.