Removal and Installation: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drive train components.
Do not reuse O-rings and copper washers.
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

When installing the torque converter to the transaxle measure distance A.
Distance A: 14.4 mm (0.57 in) or more

Fig 1: Measuring Transaxle Distance A
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
When installing the cooler outlet tube (1) to the transaxle assembly (2), align the cooler tube bracket (A) against the transaxle as shown in illustration.

Fig 2: LocatingCooler Outlet Tube And Transaxle Assembly
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When installing the transaxle to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter alignment stud.

When securing the transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.

BOLT SPECIFICATION

Bolt No.	1 (Transaxle to engine)	2 (Engine to transaxle)
Number of bolts	2	7
Bolt length "A" mm (in)	55 (2.17)	50 (1.97)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)	62 (6.3, 46)

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts In Sequence

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily. Then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Converter nuts: : 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts
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After completing installation check for fluid level, fluid leakage, and the positions of CVT. Refer to "CHECKING CVT FLUID ", "ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION "and "CHECKING OF CVT POSITION ".
When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Refer to "SERVICE AFTER REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ".