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Removal and Installation (2WD Models)ACS002S1
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the transmission assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) from the transmission assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components"
6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
1. A/T fluid charging pipe 2. O-ring 3. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
4. Rear engine mounting member 5. Copper washer 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Bracket 8. Transmission assembly 9. A/T fluid level gauge
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10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission
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.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" .
12. Remove fluid cooler tube.
13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Model)" .
14. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Model)" .
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. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
18. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 6 8 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
19. Disconnect A/T assembly connector.
20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from transmission assembly.
21. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
22. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
23. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle with a transmis- sion jack.
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure transmission assembly to a transmission jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check distance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
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Distance “A”: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
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INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.
When installing transmission assembly to the engine assembly,
attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
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. Refer to AT- 2 7 0 ,
"COMPONENTS" .
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 (2WD Model)" .
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and the A/T positions of A/T. Refer to
AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 5 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 5 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 5 2 2
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in) 55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 75
(7.7, 55) 55
(5.6, 41) 47
(4.8, 35)
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Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ACS0033A
COMPONENTS (FOR VQ35DE)
1. A/T fluid charging pipe 2. O-ring 3. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
4. Rear engine mounting member 5. Copper washer 6. Bracket
7. Fluid cooler tube 8. Bracket 9. Transmission assembly
10. A/T fluid level gauge
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COMPONENTS (FOR VK45DE)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the transmission assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) from the transmission assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EM-182, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
1. A/T fluid charging pipe 2. O-ring 3. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
4. Rear engine mounting member 5. Copper washer 6. Bracket
7. Fluid cooler tube 8. Bracket 9. Bracket
10. Bracket 11. Transmission assembly 12. A/T fluid level gauge
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11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission
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 cover. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (AWD Model)" (for VQ35DE models) or EM-185,
"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 EM-
11 7 , "Removal and Installation (AWD Model)" .
17. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
18. Remove rear engine mounting 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 8 , "
Removal and Installation" .
20. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer assembly con- nector.
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
22. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
23. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
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24. Remove transmission assembly with transfer from vehicle.
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure transmission assembly to a jack.
25. Remove transfer from transmission assembly. Refer to TF-44,
"Removal and Installation" .
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check distance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.
When installing transmission assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with
the following standard.
For VQ35DE models
For VK45DE models
*: No.2 bolt also secures A/T fluid charging pipe.
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Distance “A”
VQ35DE models: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
VK45DE models: 22.0 mm (0.87 in) or more
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Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 5 2 1
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in) 55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38) 40 (1.57)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 75
(7.7, 55) 47
(4.8, 35) 34
(3.5, 25)
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Bolt No. 1 2* 3
Number of bolts 5 1 4
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in) 70 (2.76) 70 (2.76) 65 (2.56)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 11 3
(12, 83) 74.0
(7.5, 55)
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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. Refer to AT- 2 7 3 ,
"COMPONENTS (FOR VQ35DE)" or AT- 2 7 4 , "COMPONENTS
(FOR VK45DE)" .
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 (2WD Model)" , EM-
185, "Removal and Installation" .
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to AT-
12, "Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 5 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 5 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
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