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Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Check drive plate runout.
    CAUTION: Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.
    1. Maximum allowable runout :  Refer to FLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT .

    If this runout is out of specification, replace drive plate with ring gear.

    Fig 1: Checking Drive Plate Runout
    G00770522Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. When connecting torque converter to transmission, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
    1. Distance "A" : 26.0 mm (1.024 in) or more 
    Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter To Transmission Distance "A"
    G00770523Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install converter to drive plate.
    • Rotate crankshaft to gain access to securing bolts.
    • If necessary, install tool to keep crankshaft from rotating.
      1. Tool number : - J-45499 
    • With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transmission rotates freely without binding.
    Fig 3: Installing Converter To Drive Plate
    G00770524Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install the rear plate.
    1. Rear plate bolts 
    2. 10 mm 3-4 Nm (0.3-0.4 kg-m, 32-35 in-lb) 
    3. 14 mm 16-22 Nm (1.6 2.2kg-m, 12-16 ft-lb) 
    Fig 4: Installing Rear Plate
    G00770525Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Tighten bolts securing transmission.
    Fig 5: Tightening Torque Chart
    G00770526Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 6: Tightening Bolts Securing Transmission
    G00770527Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Adjust control cable. Refer to CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
    Fig 7: Checking Fluid Level
    G00770528Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Adjust throttle wire. Refer to THROTTLE WIRE ADJUSTMENT .
  9. Adjust PNP switch. Refer to PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .
  10. Refill transmission with ATF and check fluid level.
  11. Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transmission operates correctly.

    With parking brake applied, allow engine to idle. Move selector lever through N to D, to 2, to 1 and to R. A slight shock should be felt through hand gripping the selector each time the transmission is shifted.

  12. Perform road test. Refer to ROAD TEST .
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