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2. Install parking pawl (with return spring) (1) and pawl shaft (2) in
output shaft & companion flange complement.
3. Install parking actuator support (1) in output shaft & companion
flange complement.
4. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket
or equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .) to output shaft & companion flange com-
plement as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc.
from the transmission case and output shaft & companion
flange complement mounting surfaces.
5. Install output shaft & companion flange complement to transmis-
sion case.
6. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1)
to the specified torque. Refer to AT-255, "
Components" .
: Bolt (10)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the fig-
ure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
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7. Install engine mounting insulator (rear). Refer to AT- 2 7 1 , "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
8. Install rear engine mounting member. Refer to AT-271, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
9. Install control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
10. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-7, "
Removal and installation" .
12. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten a necessary drain plug with specified torque. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control
Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
13. Pour ATF into A/T assembly. Refer to AT-12, "
Changing A/T Fluid" .
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12. Straighten terminal clip to free revolution sensor harness.
13. Remove revolution sensor from transmission case.
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.
Installation
CAUTION:
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level and A/T position. Refer to AT- 1 3 ,
"Checking A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 2 8 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
1. Install revolution sensor in transmission case. Tighten a neces-
sary bolt for revolution sensor with specified torque. Refer to AT-
261, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
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.
2. Connect revolution sensor connector.
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3. Securely fasten revolution sensor harness with clip.
4. Install rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models) or output shaft & companion flange complement
(VK45DE models) according to the following procedures.
a.VQ35DE models
i. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket
or equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .) to rear extension assembly as shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc.
from transmission case and rear extension assembly
mounting surfaces.
ii. Install rear extension assembly to transmission case. (With nee-
dle bearing.)
CAUTION:
Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pole and
the parking actuator support when assembling the rear
extension assembly.
iii. Tighten rear extension assembly bolts to the specified torque.
Refer to AT-261, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-sealing bolts.
b.VK45DE models
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i. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket
or equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .) to output shaft & companion flange com-
plement as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc.
from the transmission case and output shaft & companion
flange complement mounting surfaces.
ii. Install output shaft & companion flange complement to transmis-
sion case.
iii. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1)
to the specified torque. Refer to AT- 2 6 1 , "
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION" .
: Bolt (10)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-sealing bolts (2).
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the fig-
ure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
5. Install rear engine mounting member. Refer to AT-271, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
6. Install oil pan to transmission case.
a. Install oil pan gasket to oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan gasket.
Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
Complete remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
b. Install oil pan (with oil pan gasket) to transmission case.
CAUTION:
Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as
shown in the figure.
Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc.
from oil pan mounting surface.
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c. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numeri-
cal order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
Tighten necessary oil pan mounting bolts with specified torque.
Refer to AT-261, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
7. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten a necessary drain plug with
specified torque. Refer to AT- 2 6 1 , "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
TION" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
8. Install control rod. Refer to AT-226, "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
9. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Pour ATF into A/T assembly. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" .
12. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
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1. A/T assembly 2. A/T fluid level gauge 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. O-ring 5. Copper washer 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Bracket 8. Rear engine mounting member 9. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
However, refer to the following symbols for others.
:For tightening torque, refer to AT-274, "
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VK45DE models
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS)
from the A/T assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation"
(for VQ35DE engine), EX-7, "Removal and installation" (for VK45DE engine).
5. Remove heat insulator.
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" (for VQ35DE engine), EX-
7, "Removal and installation" (for VK45DE engine).
9. Remove control rod. Refer to AT-226, "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
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1. A/T assembly 2. A/T fluid level gauge 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. O-ring 5. Copper washer 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Bracket 8. Rear engine mounting member 9. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
However, refer to following symbols for others.
:For tightening torque, refer to AT-274, "
INSTALLATION" .