Assembly (1)

As shown in the figure, use a drift [22 mm (0.87 in) dia. commercial service tool] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush.

Fig 1: Driving Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case
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CAUTION:
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
- Do not reuse manual shaft oil seals.
Install detent spring and spacer in transmission case. Tighten detent spring and spacer bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 2: Identifying Detent Spring And Spacer In Transmission Case
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft To 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: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
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Install retaining pin into the manual plate and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Manual Plate And Manual Shaft
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CAUTION:
- Drive retaining pin to 2+/-0.5 mm (0.08+/-0.020 in) over the manual plate.
- Do not reuse retaining pin.
Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin Into Transmission Case And Manual Shaft
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CAUTION:
- Drive retaining pin to 5+/-1 mm (0.20+/-0.04 in) over the transmission case.
- Do not reuse retaining pin.
Install O-rings to servo assembly.

Fig 8: Installing O-Rings To Servo Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings.
Install return spring to servo assembly.

Fig 9: Installing Return Spring To Servo Assembly
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Install servo assembly in transmission case.

Fig 10: Installing Servo Assembly In Transmission Case
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Using a pair of snap ring pliers, install snap ring to transmission case.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case
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Install D-rings in reverse brake piston.

Fig 12: Identifying D-Rings In Reverse Brake Piston
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse D-rings.
- Apply ATF to D-rings.
Install reverse brake piston in transmission case.

Fig 13: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston In Transmission Case
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.

Fig 14: Identifying Needle Bearing To Drum Support Edge Surface
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CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install seal rings to drum support.

Fig 15: Identifying Seal Rings To Drum Support
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
Install spring retainer and return spring in transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying Spring Retainer And Return Spring In Transmission Case
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Set the SST on spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) in transmission case while compressing return spring.

Fig 17: Identifying Snap Ring (Fixing Spring Retainer) In Transmission Case
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CAUTION: Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
Install reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plates in transmission case.

Fig 18: Identifying Reverse Brake Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plates In Transmission Case
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CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
Assemble N-spring.
Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.

Fig 19: Assembling N-Spring
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Install snap ring in transmission case.

Fig 20: Identifying Snap Ring In Transmission Case
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.

Fig 21: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Specified clearance A

Standard: 0.7 - 1.1mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Retaining plate

Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE ".
Install needle bearing to transmission case.

Fig 22: Identifying Needle Bearing To Transmission Case
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CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install revolution sensor to transmission case. Tighten revolution sensor bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 23: Identifying Revolution Sensor To Transmission Case
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CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
Assemble rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models for 2WD) or output shaft & companion flange complement (VK45DE models for 2WD) or adapter case assembly (AWD models) according to the following procedures.
1. VQ35DE models
  1. As shown in the figure, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models) until it is flush.
    
    Fig 24: Driving Rear Oil Seal Into Rear Extension (2WD Models) Or Adapter Case (AWD Models)
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    CAUTION:
    Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    
    Do not reuse rear oil seal.
  2. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    
    Fig 25: Identifying Return Spring To Parking Pawl
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  3. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    
    Fig 26: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft To Rear Extension (2WD Models) Or Adapter Case (AWD Models)
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  4. Install parking actuator support from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    
    Fig 27: Installing Parking Actuator Support From Rear Extension (2WD Models) Or Adapter Case (AWD Models)
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  5. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
    
    Fig 28: Identifying Needle Bearing To Rear Extension (2WD Models) Or Adapter Case (AWD Models)
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  CAUTION:
  - Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
  - Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
2. VK45DE models
  1. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
    
    Fig 29: Installing Return Spring To Parking Pawl
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  2. Install parking pawl (with return spring) (1) and pawl shaft (2) to output shaft & companion flange complement.
    
    Fig 30: Identifying Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft To Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement
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  3. Install parking actuator support (1) from output shaft & companion flange complement.
    
    Fig 31: Installing Parking Actuator Support From Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement
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Install rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models for 2WD) or adapter case assembly (AWD models) or output shaft & companion flange complement (VK45DE models for 2WD) according to the following procedures.
1. VQ35DE models for 2WD
  1. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    
    Fig 32: Identifying Seal Rings To Output Shaft
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    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  2. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    
    Fig 33: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
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  3. 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 34: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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  4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    
    Fig 35: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
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  5. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to rear extension assembly as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces.
    
    For GI, go to GENERAL INFORMATION .
    
    Fig 36: Applying Recommended Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
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  6. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case.
    
    Fig 37: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly.
  7. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  Fig 38: Identifying Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Bolts
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  CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.
2. VK45DE models for 2WD
  1. Install seal rings to intermediate shaft.
    
    Fig 39: Identifying Seal Rings To Intermediate Shaft
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    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  2. Install intermediate shaft in transmission case.
    
    Fig 40: Installing Intermediate Shaft In Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
  3. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) to output shaft & companion flange complement as shown in the figure.
    For GI, go to GENERAL INFORMATION .
    
    Fig 41: Applying Recommended Sealant To Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement
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    CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and output shaft & companion flange complement mounting surfaces.
  4. Install output shaft & companion flange complement in transmission case.
    
    Fig 42: Installing Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement In Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the output shaft & companion flange complement.
  5. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1) to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    
    Fig 43: Identifying Tightening Output Shaft & Companion Flange Complement Bolts
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    : Bolt (10)
    
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).
    
    Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
3. AWD models
  1. Install seal rings to output shaft.
    
    Fig 44: Identifying Seal Rings To Output Shaft
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    CAUTION:
    Do not reuse seal rings.
    
    Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  2. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    
    Fig 45: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
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  3. Install output shaft in transmission case.
    
    Fig 46: Installing Output Shaft In Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)
  4. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    
    Fig 47: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
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  5. Install gasket onto transmission case.
    
    Fig 48: Installing Gasket Onto Transmission Case
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    CAUTION:
    Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mounting surfaces.
    
    Do not reuse gasket.
  6. Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
    
    Fig 49: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the adapter case assembly.
  7. Tighten adapter case assembly bolts (1) to the specified torque. [With bracket (2).] Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    
    Fig 50: Identifying Tightening Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
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    : Bolt (10)
    
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (3).
    
    Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Install needle bearing in drum support.

Fig 51: Identifying Needle Bearing In Drum Support
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CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.

Fig 52: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly In Reverse Brake
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CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.

Fig 53: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly In Direct Clutch
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, align the drive plate.

Fig 54: Aligning Drive Plate
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 55: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub, Mid Sun Gear Assembly 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 56: Identifying Distance Between High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum And Rear Sun Gear Rear Sun Gear
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Install needle bearing in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 57: Installing Needle Bearing In Rear Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install bearing race in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 58: Installing Bearing Race In Rear Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
Install rear carrier assembly in direct clutch drum.

Fig 59: Identifying Rear Carrier Assembly In Direct Clutch Drum
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.

Fig 60: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.

Fig 61: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Install mid carrier assembly in rear carrier assembly.

Fig 62: Identifying Mid Carrier Assembly In Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install front carrier assembly, input clutch assembly and rear internal gear as a unit.

Fig 63: Identifying Front Carrier Assembly, Input Clutch Assembly And Rear Internal Gear
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Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.

Fig 64: Identifying Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission case.

Fig 65: Identifying Band Servo Anchor End Pin And Lock Nut In Transmission Case
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CAUTION: Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
Install brake band in transmission case.

Fig 66: Identifying Brake Band In Transmission Case
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CAUTION: Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installation faces servo side.
Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.

Fig 67: Identifying Front Sun Gear To Front Carrier Assembly
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CAUTION: Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch end bearing.
Install needle bearing to front sun gear.

Fig 68: Identifying Needle Bearing To Front Sun Gear
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CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Adjust brake band tilting using a clip so that brake band contacts front sun gear drum evenly.

Fig 69: Adjusting Brake Band Tilting
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Adjust brake band.
1. Loosen lock nut.
2. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
  : 5.0 N.m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
3. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
4. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Fig 70: Adjusting Brake Band
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