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Assembly (1)

  1. Drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until they are flush using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
    • Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
    Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seal
    G08135103Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case and secure with the bolt.

    Bolt: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Bolts
    G08135104Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install manual shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft
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  4. Install parking rod to manual plate.
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
    G08135106Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate With Parking Rod To Manual Shaft
    G08135107Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the retaining pin into the manual plate using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Drive retaining pin to 2±0.5 mm (0.08±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
    • Do not reuse retaining pin.
    Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin
    G08135108Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
    1. Align pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft using suitable tool.
    2. Tap the retaining pin into the transmission case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Drive retaining pin to 5±1 mm (0.20±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
    • Do not reuse retaining pin.
    Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin
    G08135109Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install O-rings to servo assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
    Fig 8: Installing O-Rings
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  9. Install return spring to servo assembly.
    Fig 9: Installing Return Spring
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  10. Install servo assembly in transmission case.
    Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly
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  11. Install snap ring to transmission case using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
    G08135113Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse D-rings.
    • Apply ATF to D-rings.
    Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings
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  13. Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
    G08135115Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
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  15. Install seal rings to drum support.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings
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  16. Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer
    G08135118Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install snap ring in transmission case while compressing return spring using Tool.

    Tool number: KV31102400 (J-34285 and J-34285-87) 

    Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring Using SST
    G08135119Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
  18. Install reverse brake drive plates driven plates and dish plates in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
    • QR25DE models
      • Snap ring (1)
      • Retaining plate (2)
      • Drive plate (3)
      • Driven plate (4)
      • Dish plate (5)
      • Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/6
      Fig 18: Identifying Snap Ring, Retaining, Drive, Driven & Dish Plates (QR25DE)
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    • VQ40DE models
      • Snap ring (1)
      • Retaining plate (2)
      • Drive plate (3)
      • Driven plate (4)
      • Dish plate (5)
      • Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
    Fig 19: Identifying Snap Ring, Retaining, Drive, Driven & Dish Plates (VQ40DE)
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  19. Assemble N-spring.
  20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
    Fig 20: Identifying N-Spring, Drive & Driven Plates
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  21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
    Fig 21: Identifying Snap Ring
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  22. Measure clearance (A) between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

    Clearance "A": 0.7 - 1.1mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Retaining plate:  Refer to "Reverse brake ".

    Fig 22: Identifying Clearance A
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  23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    Fig 23: Identifying Needle Bearing
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  24. Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case and tighten bolt to specified torque.
    Fig 24: Locating Output Speed Sensor & Bolt
    G08135126Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject sensor to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble sensor.
    • Do not allow metal filings or any foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place sensor in an area affected by magnetism.
  25. Install new rear oil seal until it is flush into the rear extension case (2WD models) using Tool or adapter case (4WD models) using suitable tool.

    Tool number: ST33400001 (J-26082) 

    Fig 25: Installing Rear Oil Seal
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    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
  26. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    Fig 26: Identifying Return Spring & Parking Pawl
    G08135128Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 27: Installing Parking Pawl With Return Spring & Pawl Shaft
    G08135129Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Install parking actuator support to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    Fig 28: Installing Parking Actuator Support
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  29. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (4WD models).
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 29: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08135131Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 30: Identifying Seal Rings
    G08135132Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  31. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 31: Installing Parking Gear
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  32. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not mistake front of shaft for rear because both sides look similar (thinner end is front side).
    Fig 32: Rotating Output Shaft
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  33. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 33: Removing Bearing Race
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  34. Install rear extension assembly (2WD models) or adapter case assembly (4WD models) according to the following procedures.
    1. 2WD models 
      1. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown below.
        CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mating surfaces.
        Fig 34: Identifying Liquid Gasket
        G08135136Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
        Fig 35: Installing Rear Extension Assembly
        G08135137Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Install the bracket (1), (2) and rear extension assembly bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
        • Self sealing bolt (3)
        • Bolt (A)

        Rear extension assembly bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

        Self-sealing bolt: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 

        Fig 36: Identifying Bracket & Bolts
        G08135138Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
    2. 4WD models 
      1. Install gasket onto transmission case.
        CAUTION:
        • Completely remove all moisture, oil, old gasket and any foreign material from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mating surfaces.
        • Do not reuse gasket.
        Fig 37: Installing Gasket
        G08135139Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      2. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
        CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
        Fig 38: Installing Adapter Case Assembly
        G08135140Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Tighten adapter case assembly to specified torque.
        • 1: →
        • 2: Brackets
        • 3: Self-sealing bolts
        CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt (2).

        Adapter case assembly bolt: 52 N.m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 

        Self-sealing bolt: 61 N.m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 

        Fig 39: Locating Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
        G08135141Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  35. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
    CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
    Fig 40: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
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  36. Install needle bearing in drum support.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 41: Identifying Needle Bearing & Drum Support
    G08135143Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
    Fig 42: Identifying High & Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
    G08135144Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Align the drive plate using suitable tool.
    Fig 43: Aligning Drive Plate
    G08135145Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  39. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
    Fig 44: Identifying Mid & Rear Sun Gear Assemblies
    G08135146Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Make sure that portion "A" of high and low reverse clutch drum protrudes approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) beyond portion "B" of rear sun gear.
    Fig 45: Identifying High & Low Reverse Clutch Drum Protrusion
    G08135147Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  40. Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 46: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08135148Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
    Fig 47: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
    G08135149Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  42. Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.
    Fig 48: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
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  43. Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 49: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08135151Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 50: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08135152Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  45. Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.
    Fig 51: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
    G08135153Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  46. Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.
    Fig 52: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
    G08135154Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  47. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
    Fig 53: Identifying Seal Rings
    G08135155Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  48. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
    Fig 54: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin & Lock Nut
    G08135156Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  49. Install brake band in transmission case.
    CAUTION: Install it so that the identification to avoid incorrect installation faces the servo side.
    Fig 55: Identifying Brake Band
    G08135157Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  50. Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
    Fig 56: Installing Front Sun Gear Assembly
    G08135158Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  51. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
    Fig 57: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G08135159Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  52. Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.
    Fig 58: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting
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  53. Adjust brake band.
    1. Loosen lock nut.
    2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.

      Anchor end pin: 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) 

    3. Back off band servo anchor end pin three turns.
    4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified torque.

    Lock nut: 46 N.m (4.7 kg-m, 34 ft-lb) SCIA5498E 

Fig 59: Identifying Brake Band
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