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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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Case Components 

  1. Remove rear extension upper cover mounting bolts, rear extension upper cover and rear extension upper cover gasket from rear extension.
    Fig 1: Transmission Disassembly (1 Of 47)
    G00735391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Remove check select spring and check ball from rear extension.
    Fig 2: Transmission Disassembly (2 Of 47)
    G00735392Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove control rod.
  4. Remove neutral position switch, plunger and back-up lamp switch from rear extension.
    Fig 3: Transmission Disassembly (3 Of 47)
    G00735393Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove control bracket mounting bolts. Then remove check shift pin and control bracket as one unit from rear extension.
    Fig 4: Transmission Disassembly (4 Of 47)
    G00735394Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove right and left return spring plugs. Then remove return spring and return spring plunger from rear extension.
    CAUTION: Return springs and return spring plungers have different lengths for right and left sides. Identify right and left side and then store.
    Fig 5: Transmission Disassembly (5 Of 47)
    G00735395Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove rear oil seal from rear extension using the oil seal puller.
    1. Tool number :KV381054S0 ( - ) 
    Fig 6: Transmission Disassembly (6 Of 47)
    G00735396Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove rear extension mounting bolts. Using a soft hammer, tap rear extension assembly to remove.
  9. Remove control lever housing mounting bolts and control lever housing from rear extension.
  10. Remove striking rod oil seal from rear extension. Refer to "Figure ".
  11. Remove rear extension oil gutter mounting bolt and rear extension oil gutter from rear extension. Refer to "Figure ".
    Fig 7: Transmission Disassembly (7 Of 47)
    G00735397Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove reverse idler thrust washer, reverse idler gear and reverse idler needle bearing from reverse idler shaft.
  13. Remove reverse idler shaft from adapter plate.
    Fig 8: Transmission Disassembly (8 Of 47)
    G00735398Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove withdrawal lever ball pin and washer from front cover.
  15. Remove front cover mounting bolts. Then remove front cover and front cover gasket from transmission case.
    Fig 9: Transmission Disassembly (9 Of 47)
    G00735399Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove front cover oil seal from front cover using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover mating surface.
    Fig 10: Transmission Disassembly (10 Of 47)
    G00735400Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove baffle plate mounting nut from transmission case.
    Fig 11: Transmission Disassembly (11 Of 47)
    G00735401Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove snap ring from main drive gear bearing using snap ring pliers.
    Fig 12: Transmission Disassembly (12 Of 47)
    G00735402Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Carefully tap on transmission case to separate it from adapter plate using a soft hummer.
    Fig 13: Transmission Disassembly (13 Of 47)
    G00735403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove counter front bearing from transmission case.
  21. Remove oil gutter from transmission case.
    Fig 14: Transmission Disassembly (14 Of 47)
    G00735404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Shift Control Components 

  1. Install adapter setting plate to adapter plate, and then secure adapter setting plate in a vise.
    1. Tool number :ST224490000 (-) 
    Fig 15: Transmission Disassembly (15 Of 47)
    G00735405Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Remove baffle plate mounting bolts and baffle plate from adapter plate.
    NOTE: Mounting bolts are installed both from the front side and the reverse side of adapter plate.
    Fig 16: Transmission Disassembly (16 Of 47)
    G00735406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove magnet from adapter plate.
  4. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove striking lever and striking rod.
    Fig 17: Transmission Disassembly (17 Of 47)
    G00735407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove check ball plugs, check ball springs and check balls from adapter plate.
    Fig 18: Transmission Disassembly (18 Of 47)
    G00735408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove 3rd-4th control lever mounting bolts and 3rd-4th control lever from adapter plate.
    Fig 19: Transmission Disassembly (19 Of 47)
    G00735409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove shifter cap from 3rd-4th control lever.
  8. Remove check ball plug, check ball spring and check ball from adapter plate.
    Fig 20: Transmission Disassembly (20 Of 47)
    G00735410Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6mm (0.24in) dia.], and remove 3rd-4th fork rod bracket and 3rd-4th fork rod.
    Fig 21: Transmission Disassembly (21 Of 47)
    G00735411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove 3rd-4th fork rod (reversal side) and 3rd-4th shift fork.
    Fig 22: Transmission Disassembly (22 Of 47)
    G00735412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove check balls and interlock pin from adapter plate.
    Fig 23: Transmission Disassembly (23 Of 47)
    G00735413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove 1st-2nd fork rod and 1st-2nd shift fork.
    Fig 24: Transmission Disassembly (24 Of 47)
    G00735414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove interlock plunger and interlock pin from adapter plate.
    Fig 25: Transmission Disassembly (25 Of 47)
    G00735415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove reverse fork rod and reverse shift fork.
    Fig 26: Transmission Disassembly (26 Of 47)
    G00735416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove check balls from adapter plate.
    Fig 27: Transmission Disassembly (27 Of 47)
    G00735417Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove 5th-6th control lever mounting bolts, and 5th-6th control lever from adapter plate.
    Fig 28: Transmission Disassembly (28 Of 47)
    G00735418Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove 5th-6th fork rod and 5th-6th fork rod bracket.
    Fig 29: Transmission Disassembly (29 Of 47)
    G00735419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Drive out retaining pin using a pin punch [6 mm (0.24 in) dia.], and remove 5th-6th fork rod (reversal side) and 5th-6th shift fork.
    Fig 30: Transmission Disassembly (30 Of 47)
    G00735420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Gear Components 

  1. After removing snap ring, remove reverse synchronizer assembly and reverse main gear from main shaft using a puller.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
  2. Remove reverse main needle bearing from main shaft.
    Fig 34: Transmission Disassembly (34 Of 47)
    G00735424Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove main shaft bearing retainer mounting bolts and main shaft bearing retainers from adapter plate.
    Fig 35: Transmission Disassembly (35 Of 47)
    G00735425Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. After removing snap ring, remove reverse counter gear and counter rear bearing spacer using a puller.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    Fig 36: Transmission Disassembly (36 Of 47)
    G00735426Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove snap ring from main shaft bearing.
    Fig 37: Transmission Disassembly (37 Of 47)
    G00735427Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove main shaft assembly and counter shaft assembly together from adapter plate.
    Fig 38: Transmission Disassembly (38 Of 47)
    G00735428Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove counter rear bearing from adapter plate.
    Fig 39: Transmission Disassembly (39 Of 47)
    G00735429Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove main drive gear, main pilot bearing, pilot bearing spacer and 5th baulk ring from main shaft.
  9. Remove snap ring from main drive gear using snap ring pliers.
    Fig 40: Transmission Disassembly (40 Of 47)
    G00735430Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Set a puller on main drive gear bearing, and remove main drive gear bearing from main drive gear using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    Fig 41: Transmission Disassembly (41 Of 47)
    G00735431Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Set a puller on 4th main gear, and remove reverse main gear bushing, main shaft bearing and 4th main gear from main shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    Fig 42: Transmission Disassembly (42 Of 47)
    G00735432Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove 3rd-4th main spacer from main shaft.
  13. Set a puller on 1st main gear, and remove 3rd main gear and 1st main gear from main shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage baulk ring.
  14. Remove 1st needle bearing from main shaft.
    Fig 43: Transmission Disassembly (43 Of 47)
    G00735433Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Set a puller on 2nd main gear, and remove 1st-2nd synchronizer assembly and 2nd main gear from main shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
      CAUTION: Be aware that when using the press, if the main shaft gear positioner catches on the V-block, etc., the main shaft could be damaged.
  16. Remove 2nd needle bearing from the main shaft.
    Fig 44: Transmission Disassembly (44 Of 47)
    G00735434Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove snap ring, then set a puller on 6th main gear, and remove 5th-6th synchronizer assembly, 6th baulk ring and 6th main gear from main shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
  18. Remove 6th needle bearing from main shaft.
    Fig 45: Transmission Disassembly (45 Of 47)
    G00735435Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Set a puller on 3rd counter gear, and remove counter rear bearing inner race, 4th counter gear thrust washer, 4th counter gear, 4th inner baulk ring, 4th synchronizer cone, 4th outer baulk ring, 4th needle bearing, 4th gear bushing, 3rd-4th synchronizer assembly, 3rd outer baulk ring, 3rd synchronizer cone, 3rd inner baulk ring and 3rd counter gear from counter shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    Fig 46: Transmission Disassembly (46 Of 47)
    G00735436Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove 3rd needle bearing from counter shaft.
  21. Set a puller on 3rd gear bushing, and remove 3rd gear bushing from counter shaft using a press.
    1. Tool number :Commercial service tool 
    Fig 47: Transmission Disassembly (47 Of 47)
    G00735437Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.