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Parking Components: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage and fluid level. Refer to " CHANGING A/T FLUID  ", " CHECKING A/T FLUID  ". 
  1. As shown in the right figure, use a drift to drive rear oil seal into the rear extension until it is flush.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal. 
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal. 
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G02408407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install return spring to parking pawl.
    Fig 2: Installing Return Spring To Parking Pawl
    G02408408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear extension.
    Fig 3: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft To Rear Extension
    G02408409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install parking actuator support to rear extension.
  5. Install needle bearing to rear extension.
    CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing. 
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Actuator Support To Rear Extension
    G02408410Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install seal rings in output shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse seal rings. 
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings. 
    Fig 5: Installing Seal Rings In Output Shaft
    G02408411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install parking gear to output shaft.
    Fig 6: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
    G02408412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install output shaft to transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Output Shaft To Transmission Case
    G02408413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install bearing race to output shaft.
    Fig 8: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
    G02408414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. 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: Complete remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and rear extension assembly mounting surfaces. 
    Fig 9: Applying Recommended Sealant To Rear Extension Assembly
    G02408415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case. (With needle bearing.)
    CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the rear extension assembly. 
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Extension Assembly To Transmission Case
    G02408416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Tighten rear extension assembly mounting bolts to specified torque.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-sealing bolt. 
    • Rear extension assembly mounting bolt: 
      • Torque Specifications : 52 N.m (5.3 Kg-m, 38 ft-lb) 
    • Self-sealing bolt: 
      • Torque Specifications : 61 N.m (6.2 Kg-m, 45 ft-lb) 
    Fig 11: Tightening Rear Extension Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G02408417Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install engine rear member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  14. Install control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Do not impact or damage propeller shaft tube. 
  16. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  17. Install drain plug in oil pan.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket. 
    • Torque Specifications : 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 
  18. Pour ATF into transmission assembly. Refer to "CHANGING A/T FLUID ".