Transmission Assembly: Assembly

Use a drift [22 mm (0.87 in) diameter commercial service tool] to drive the manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case as shown, until the manual shaft oil seals are flush with the case.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse manual shaft oil seals.
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
Fig 1: Installing Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case
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Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten detent spring and spacer bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Locating Spacer Bolt
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Shaft From Transmission Case
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Install parking rod to manual plate.

Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
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Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Manual Plate From Manual Shaft (With Parking Rod)
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Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.
1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Tap the retaining pin into the manual plate, using a suitable tool.
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 2 ±0.5 mm (0.08 ±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Gap Between Retaining Pin And Manual Plate
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Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pin.
1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Tap the retaining pin into the transmission case, using a suitable tool.
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 5 ±1 mm (0.20 ±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Gap Between Retaining Pin And Transmission Case
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Install O-rings to servo assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.

Fig 8: Removing O Rings From Servo Assembly
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Install return spring to servo assembly.

Fig 9: Removing Return Spring From Servo Assembly
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Install servo assembly to transmission case.

Fig 10: Removing Servo Assembly From Transmission Case (With Return Spring)
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Install snap ring to transmission case with a pair of snap ring pliers.

Fig 11: Removing Snap Ring From Transmission Case Using Pair Of Snap Ring Pliers
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Install D-rings to reverse brake piston.
CAUTION: Do not reuse D-rings.

Fig 12: Identifying D Rings
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Install reverse brake piston to transmission case.

Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings to drum support.
CAUTION: Do not reuse seal rings.

Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install spring retainer and return spring to transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer
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Set the SST on spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) to transmission case while compressing return spring.
CAUTION: Securely assemble them with a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.

Fig 17: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case (Fixing Spring Retainer)
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Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates, dish plates, retaining plate and snap ring to transmission case.
CAUTION: Check order of plates.
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  Fig 18: Identifying Transmission Assembly Plates (VQ40DE Model)
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- VK56DE models
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Assembly Plates (VK56DE Model)
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Assemble N-spring.
Install reverse brake retaining plate to transmission case.

Fig 20: Identifying Drive, Driven Plate, N Spring And Transmission Case
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Install snap ring to transmission case.

Fig 21: Identifying Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
Specified clearance (A)

Standard: "REVERSE BRAKE ".

Retaining plate: Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE "

Fig 22: Identifying Retaining Plate Specified Clearance
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Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 23: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case. Tighten output speed sensor bolt (<==) to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
Fig 24: Locating Output Sensor Bolt
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As shown in the figure, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension until it is flush.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
Fig 25: Installing Rear Oil Seal Into Rear Extension Using Drift
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Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).

Fig 26: Identifying Return Spring And Parking Pawl
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Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension.

Fig 27: Removing Parking Pawl And Pawl Shaft From Rear Extension (With Return Spring)
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Install parking actuator support to rear extension.

Fig 28: Removing Parking Actuator Support From Rear Extension
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Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 29: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings (1) to output shaft.
CAUTION: Do not reuse seal rings.

Fig 30: Identifying Seal Rings
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Install parking gear (1) to output shaft (2).

Fig 31: Installing Parking Gear From Output Shaft
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Install output shaft in transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)

Fig 32: Rotating Output Shaft
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Install bearing race to output shaft.

Fig 33: Installing Output Shaft Bearing Race
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Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown.
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 Sealant Dimensions
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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
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Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 36: Identifying Rear Extension Assembly Bracket Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
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 37: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
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Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 38: Identifying Needle Bearing And Drum Support
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Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.

Fig 39: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Align the drive plate with a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 40: Aligning Drive Plate Using Flat Bladed Screwdriver
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 41: Identifying Mid And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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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 42: Identifying High, Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear Protrudes Portion
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Install needle bearing to rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 43: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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Install bearing race to rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 44: Installing Rear Carrier Assembly Bearing Race
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Install rear carrier assembly to direct clutch drum.

Fig 45: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 46: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Rear Side)
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Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 47: Installing Mid Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing (Front Side)
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Install mid carrier assembly to rear carrier assembly.

Fig 48: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.

Fig 49: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly
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Install seal rings to input clutch assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse seal rings.

Fig 50: Identifying Input Clutch Assembly Seal Rings
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Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut to transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.

Fig 51: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
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Install brake band to transmission case.
CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.

Fig 52: Identifying Servo Assembly, Brake Band, Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
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Install front sun gear assembly to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.

Fig 53: Turning Front Sun Gear Assembly
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Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".

Fig 54: Identifying Front Sun Gear Needle Bearing
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Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.

Fig 55: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting Using Clip
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Adjust brake band.
1. Loosen lock nut.
2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
  Band servo anchor end pin: 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
  
  Fig 56: Identifying Servo Assembly, Brake Band, Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut
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3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to the specified torque.
Adjustment of total end play.
- Measure clearance between front sun gear and bearing race for oil pump cover.
- Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.
  
  Fig 57: Identifying Sun Gear And Bearing Race Clearance
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1. Measure dimensions (K) and (L) and then calculate dimension (J).
  
  Fig 58: Identifying Dimensions Between Front Sun Gear, Transmission Case And Straightedge
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  1. Measure dimension (K).
    
    Fig 59: Identifying Dimension Between Front Sun Gear And Straightedge
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  2. Measure dimension (L).
  3. Calculate dimension (J).
    J: Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and needle bearing mating surface of front sun gear.
    
    J = K - L
    
    Fig 60: Identifying Distance Between Oil Pump Fitting Surface And Needle Bearing Mating Surface
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2. Measure dimensions (M1) and (M2) and then calculate dimension (M).
  
  Fig 61: Identifying Distance Between Oil Pump Assembly And Straightedge
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  1. Place bearing race and needle bearing on oil pump assembly.
    
    Fig 62: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly, Bearing Race And Needle Bearing
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  2. Measure dimension "M1".
    
    Fig 63: Identifying Distance Between Oil Pump Assembly And Straightedge
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  3. Measure dimension (M2).
    
    Fig 64: Identifying Distance Between Straightedge And Needle Bearing
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  4. Calculate dimension (M).
    M: Distance between transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and needle bearing on oil pump.
    
    M = M1-- M2
    
    Fig 65: Identifying Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface And Needle Bearing
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3. Adjust total end play (T1).
  T1 = J - M
  
  Total end play T1: Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
  
  Fig 66: Identifying Total End Play
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  - Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.
    Bearing races: Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
Install O-ring to oil pump assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.

Fig 67: Installing Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring
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Install bearing race to oil pump assembly.

Fig 68: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race
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Install oil pump assembly to transmission case.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.

Fig 69: Installing Oil Pump Assembly To Transmission Case
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Apply recommended sealant (Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to oil pump assembly as shown.
CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil, old sealant and any foreign material from the oil pump bolts and oil pump bolt mating surfaces.

Fig 70: Identifying Oil Pump Bolt Mating Surfaces
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Tighten oil pump bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.

Fig 71: Locating Transmission Case Tightening Bolts
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Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.

Fig 72: Identifying O-Ring
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Install converter housing to transmission case, and then tighten converter housing bolts (A) and self-sealing bolts (B) to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.

Fig 73: Identifying Converter Housing Self Sealing Bolts
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Make sure that brake band (A) does not close input speed sensor holes (B).

Fig 74: Identifying Brake Band And Input Speed Sensor Holes
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Connect TCM connector (A) and transmission range switch connector (B).

Fig 75: Identifying TCM And Transmission Range Switch Connectors
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Install A/T assembly connector (A) to control valve with TCM.

Fig 76: Installing A/T Assembly Connector
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Connect TCM connectors (A) and (B).

Fig 77: Identifying TCM Connectors
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Install O-ring (1) to A/T assembly connector (A).
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.

Fig 78: Identifying A/T Assembly Connector And O-Ring
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Install new O-ring (1) in plug (2).
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- O-ring should be free of contamination.
Fig 79: Identifying Plug And O-Ring
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Install plug (2) to bracket (1).

Fig 80: Installing Plug
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Install plug (1) [with bracket (2)] to control valve with TCM and tighten bolt (<==) to specified torque.
CAUTION: Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.

Fig 81: Locating Control Valve With TCM Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install control valve with TCM to transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that input speed sensor securely installs input speed sensor holes (B).
  
  Fig 82: Identifying Input Speed Sensor Holes And Brake Band
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- Hang down output speed sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.
- Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
Fig 83: Identifying Transmission Assembly Manual Plate And Valve
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Install bolts (A), (B) and (C) in control valve with TCM. Tighten bolt 1, 2 and 3 temporarily to prevent dislocation. After that tighten them in order (1 → 2 → 3), and then tighten other bolts. Tighten control valve with TCM bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 84: Identifying Control Valve With TCM Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Bolt symbol	A	B	C
Number of bolts	5	6	1
Length mm (in)	42 (1.65)	55 (2.17)	40 (1.57)
Tightening torque N.m (km-g, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		With ATF applied
Tightening torque N.m (km-g, in-lb)	7.9 (0.81, 70)		7.9 (0.81, 70)

Connect output speed sensor connector (A).
Engage output speed sensor harness with terminal clip (<==).

Fig 85: Connecting Output Speed Sensor Connector
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Pull down A/T assembly connector (A).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 86: Pulling Down A/T Assembly Connector
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Install snap ring to A/T assembly connector (A).

Fig 87: Installing Snap Ring To A/T Assembly Connector
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Install magnets (1) to oil pan.

Fig 88: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
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Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse oil pan gasket.
- Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
Install oil pan (2) and clips (1) to transmission case.

Fig 89: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as shown in the figure.
- Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as shown after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 90: Identifying Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Never reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Never reuse drain plug gasket.
Pour ATF into torque converter.
- Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of ATF is required for a new torque converter.
- When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained.
  
  Fig 91: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
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Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.

Fig 92: Installing Torque Converter
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Measure dimension (A) to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

Fig 93: Measuring Torque Converter Proper Position Using Scale
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Dimension A: Refer to "TORQUE CONVERTER ".