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Assembly (3)

  1. Remove reverse clutch assembly.
  2. Install needle bearing on input shaft assembly (high clutch drum).
    CAUTION: Be careful with the direction of needle bearing.
  3. Install reverse clutch assembly.
    CAUTION: Align teeth of reverse clutch drive plates before installing.
    Fig 1: Installing Needle Bearing On Input Shaft Assembly (High Clutch Drum)
    G06539057Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install anchor end pin (2) and lock nut (1) on transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Nut And Anchor End Pin
    G06538678Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Place brake band on outside of reverse clutch drum.
  6. Tighten anchor end pin just enough so that brake band is evenly fitted on reverse clutch drum.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Band
    G06538679Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover.
  8. Install thrust washer selected in reverse clutch end play adjustment step on oil pump cover.
  9. Install O-ring to oil pump assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
      Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pump Cover And Thrust Washer
      G06154460Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install oil pump assembly (1) on transaxle case.
  11. Tighten oil pump bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Pump Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G06538676Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install O-ring to input shaft assembly (high clutch drum).
    Fig 6: Installing O-ring To Input Shaft Assembly (High Clutch Drum)
    G06154795Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Adjust brake band.
    1. Tighten anchor end pin to the specified torque.

      Anchor end pin bolt : 4.9 N.m (0.50 kg-m, 43 in-lb) 

      Fig 7: Tightening Anchor End Pin
      G06539063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns.
      Fig 8: Turning Anchor End Pin
      G06539064Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Tighten lock nut while holding anchor end pin. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
      Fig 9: Tightening Lock Nut
      G06539065Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Apply compressed air into oil holes of transaxle case and check operation of brake band.
    Fig 10: Applying Compressed Air Into Oil Holes Of Transaxle Case
    G06154797Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Select proper thickness of differential side bearing adjusting shim using the following procedures. (HR16DE engine models)
    • Measure differential side bearing end play, and calculate the adjusting shim thickness so that the end play is within the specifications.

      Differential side bearing end play :  Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY "

    1. Place a straightedge (A) onto transaxle case (1), and measure the depth (T) of transaxle case (1) to the mating surface for differential side bearing using depth gauge (B).

      T = (measurement) - (Straightedge thickness 

      • Measure the T in at least two places, and take the average  .
        Fig 11: Measuring Depth Of Transaxle Case
        G06539067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install final drive assembly onto converter housing(1).
    3. Place straightedge (A) onto differential case (2), and measure the height (U) to the end of the converter housing (1) using depth gauge (B).
      Fig 12: Installing Final Drive Assembly Onto Converter Housing
      G06539068Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install differential side bearing adjusting shim selected in differential side bearing end play adjustment step to transaxle case. (HR16DE engine models only)
    Fig 13: Installing Differential Side Bearing Adjusting Shim
    G06154454Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install final drive assembly on transaxle case.
    Fig 14: Installing Final Drive Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G06154452Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install differential lubricant tube (1) and clips (2) on converter housing.
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  20. Install O-ring on differential oil port of transaxle case.
    Fig 15: Identifying O-Ring
    G06154451Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Apply recommended (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent) to transaxle case as shown in the illustration.

    <=: Inside of transaxle case

    1. : 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in) 
    2. : 8 mm (0.31 in) R 
    3. : 1.5 mm (0.059 in) dia  .
    4. : 4 mm (0.16 in) 
      Fig 16: Applying Recommended Sealant To Transaxle Case
      G06539018Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transaxle case and converter housing mating surfaces.
  22. Install converter housing on transaxle case.
  23. Install bracket on converter housing.
  24. Tighten converter housing bolts (1) and (2) to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    • HR16DE engine models
      BOLT SPECIFICATION

      Bolt 1 2
      Bolt length [mm (in)] 30 (1.18) 40 (1.57)
      Number of bolts 10 10
      Fig 17: Identifying Converter Housing Bolts - HR16DE Engine Models
      G06538667Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • MR18DE engine models
      BOLT SPECIFICATION

      Bolt 1 2
      Bolt length [mm (in)] 32.8 (1.291) 40 (1.57)
      Number of bolts 10 10
      Fig 18: Identifying Converter Housing Bolts Tighten Sequence
      G06538668Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Install plug or speedometer pinion according to the following procedures.
    1. With ABS
      1. Install O-ring (3) to plug (1).
      2. Install plug (1) to converter housing (2).
        Fig 19: Identifying Plug, O-Ring And Converter Housing
        G06538653Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Without ABS
      1. Install O-ring (3) to speedometer pinion (1).
      2. Install speedometer pinion (1) to converter housing (2).
        Fig 20: Identifying Speedometer Pinion, O-Ring And Converter Housing
        G06538654Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Tighten plug or speedometer pinion bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
  27. Install accumulator pistons.
    1. Install O-rings (1) on servo release accumulator piston (2) and N-D accumulator piston (3). Refer to "ACCUMULATOR ".
      Fig 21: Identifying O-Rings, Servo Release Accumulator Piston And N-D Accumulator Piston
      G06538663Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install return springs (1), servo release accumulator piston (2) and N-D accumulator piston (3) into transaxle case (4). Refer to "ACCUMULATOR ".
      Fig 22: Identifying Return Springs, N-D Accumulator Piston And Transaxle Case
      G06539079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install lip seals (1) for band servo oil holes on transaxle case.
    Fig 23: Identifying Lip Seals
    G06538666Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Install control valve assembly on transaxle case.
    1. Install O-ring on terminal body.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse O-ring.
      • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    2. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop manual valve.
      Fig 24: Inserting Manual Valve Into Control Valve Assembly
      G06154808Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Set manual shaft in "N" position.
    4. Install control valve assembly on transaxle case while aligning manual valve (2) with manual plate (1).
      Fig 25: Installing Control Valve Assembly On Transaxle Case
      G06538610Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Install terminal body (2) into transaxle case by pushing it.
    6. Install snap ring (1) to terminal body (2).
      Fig 26: Installing Terminal Body Into Transaxle Case
      G06538657Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. Tighten bolts (A), (B) and (C) to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".

      Bolt length, number and location:

      BOLT SPECIFICATION

      Bolt symbol A B C
      Bolt length "l" [mm (in)] 40.0 mm (1.575 in) 33.0 mm (1.299 in) 43.5 mm (1.713 in)
      Number of bolts 5 6 2
      Fig 27: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Fitting Bolts
      G06538658Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Install oil pan.
    1. Attach magnets on oil pan.
    2. Install oil pan gasket on transaxle case.
      CAUTION:
      • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the oil pan gasket mating surface of transaxle case.
      • Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
    3. Install oil pan on transaxle case.
      CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the oil pan gasket mating surface of oil pan.
    4. Tighten oil pan bolts (1) to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
      • HR16DE engine models
        Fig 28: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tighten Sequence (HR16DE Engine Models)
        G06539085Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • MR18DE engine models
        Fig 29: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tighten Sequence (MR18DE Engine Models)
        G06539086Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
        CAUTION:
        • Always replace oil pan bolts (1) as they are self-sealing bolts.
        • Tighten four bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of gasket.
    5. Install drain plug gasket and drain plug (2) to oil pan.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
    6. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
  31. Install transmission range switch (2) on transaxle case.
    1. Set manual shaft (1) in "P" position.
    2. Temporarily install transmission range switch (2) on manual shaft (1).
    3. Set manual shaft (1) in "N" position.
    4. Use a 4 mm (0.16 in) dia. pin for this adjustment.
      1. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft (1) adjustment hole.
      2. Rotate transmission range switch (2) until the pin can also be inserted straight into hole in transmission range switch (2).
    5. Tighten transmission range switch bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    6. Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting transmission range switch (2).
      Fig 30: Identifying Manual Shaft And Transmission Range Switch
      G06538655Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Install O-ring (3) to input speed sensor (1).
  33. Install input speed sensor (1) to transaxle case (2).
  34. Tighten input speed sensor bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    Fig 31: Identifying Input Speed Sensor, O-Ring And Transaxle Case
    G06538651Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Install output speed sensor (1) to transaxle case (2).
  36. Tighten output speed sensor bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    Fig 32: Identifying Output Speed Sensor And Transaxle Case
    G06538652Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Ensure output speed sensor harness is firmly secured with bolt.
    1. Output speed sensor
      Fig 33: Locating Output Speed Sensor Harness With Bolt
      G06539090Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Install torque converter.
    1. Pour ATF into torque converter.
      • Approximately 1 liter (1 US qt, 7/8 Imp pt) of fluid is required for a new torque converter. 
      • When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained. 
        Fig 34: Filling ATF Into Torque Converter
        G04876241Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
      Fig 35: Installing Torque Converter
      G06154816Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Measure distance (A) to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

      Distance (A) 

      HR16DE models : 16.2 mm (0.638 in) or more 

      MR18DE models : 14.4 mm (0.567 in) or more 

      Fig 36: Measuring Torque Converter Distance Using Straightedge
      G06538629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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