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11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
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.
12. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-19, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (AWD)" or SC-17, "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS" .
13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from transmission assembly.
14. Remove rear plate from converter housing part. Refer to EM-30,
"Removal and Installation" (for VQ35DE models) or EM-181,
"Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE models).
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE models). Refer to TF-
44, "Components" .
17. Support transmission assembly and transfer with a transmission
jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
18. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
19. Tilt the mission slightly to keep the clearance between body and
mission, and then disconnect air breather hose from charging
pipe. Refer to AT- 2 6 4 , "
Removal and Installation" .
20. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and transfer assembly harness connector.
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
22. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
23. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
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Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.
When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque con-
verter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to
confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley
mounting bolts.
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure
that transmission rotates freely without binding.
Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation" , EM-181, "Removal
and Installation" .
After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 ,
"Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" . : 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
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DISASSEMBLY
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DisassemblyACS007H6
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble parts behind Drum Support. Refer to AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)"
or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .
1. Drain ATF through drain plug.
2. Remove torque converter by holding it firmly and turing while
pulling straight out.
3. Check torque converter one-way clutch using check tool as
shown at figure.
a. Insert check tool into the groove of bearing support built into
one-way clutch outer race.
b. When fixing bearing support with check tool, rotate one- way
clutch spline using screwdriver.
c. Check that inner race rotates clockwise only. If not, replace
torque converter assembly.
4. Remove converter housing from transmission case.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch converter housing.
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14. Loosen lock nut and remove band servo anchor end pin from
transmission case.
15. Remove brake band from transmission case.
To prevent brake linings from cracking or peeling, do not
stretch the flexible band unnecessarily. When removing
the brake band, always secure it with a clip as shown in
the figure at right.
Leave the clip in position after removing the brake band.
Check brake band facing for damage, cracks, wear or
burns.
16. Remove mid carrier assembly and rear carrier assembly as a
unit.
17. Remove mid carrier assembly from rear carrier assembly.
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CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the snap ring.
Front Sun Gear
Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the front sun gear.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install 3rd one-way clutch in front sun gear.
CAUTION:
Apply ATF to 3rd one-way clutch.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in front sun
gear.
3. Check operation of 3rd one-way clutch.
a. Hold oil pump assembly and turn front sun gear.
b. Check 3rd one-way clutch for correct locking and unlocking
directions.
CAUTION:
If not as shown in illustration, check installation direction of
3rd one-way clutch.
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5. Install needle bearing to high and low reverse clutch hub.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
6. Install high and low reverse clutch hub to mid sun gear assem-
bly.
7. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring to mid sun gear assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Do not expand snap ring excessively.
8. Check operation of 1st one-way clutch.
a. Hold mid sun gear and turn rear sun gear.
b. Check 1st one-way clutch for correct locking and unlocking
directions.
CAUTION:
If not as shown in illustration, check installation direction of
1st one-way clutch.
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46. Install front carrier assembly (With input clutch assembly and
rear internal gear.) to rear carrier assembly.
47. Install seal rings in input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse seal rings.
Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
48. Install band servo anchor end pin and lock nut in transmission
case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse band servo anchor end pin.
49. Install brake band in transmission case.
CAUTION:
Assemble it so that identification to avoid incorrect installa-
tion faces servo side.
50. Install front sun gear to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
Apply ATF to front sun gear bearing and 3rd one-way clutch
end bearing.
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ASSEMBLY
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51. Install needle bearing to front sun gear.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
52. Adjust brake band tilting using clips so that brake band contacts
front sun gear drum evenly.
53. Adjust brake band.
a. Loosen lock nut.
b. Tighten band servo anchor end pin to specified torque.
c. Back of band servo anchor end pin three turns.
d. Holding band servo anchor end pin, tighten lock nut to specified
torque.
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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.
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