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AIR BREATHER HOSE
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VK45DE ENGINE MODEL
Refer to the figure below for air breather hose removal and installation procedure.
CAUTION:
When installing an air breather hose, be careful not to be crushed or blocked by folding or bend-
ing the hose.
When inserting a hose to the transmission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend “R” portion.
When inserting a hose to the air breather tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube spool portion.
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10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (1) from A/T assem-
bly.
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-17, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" , SC-19, "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS" .
12. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (2WD Models)" (for VQ35DE engine).
13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" (for VQ35DE
engine), EM-187, "
Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE engine).
14. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.
15. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
16. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
18. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
19. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT-269, "
Removal and Installation" .
20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
21. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
22. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
23. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
24. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
25. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
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INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a A/T, be sure to check dis-
tance “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 A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the follow-
ing standard.
VQ35DE models
VK45DE models
*: No.2 bolt also secures A/T fluid charging pipe.
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 1 ,
"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. Refer to EM-72, "
INSTALLATION" (for
VQ35DE engine), EM-208, "
INSTALLATION" (for VK45DE
engine).
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that
A/T rotates freely without binding.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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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
Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb)75
(7.7, 55)55
(5.6, 41)47
(4.8, 35)
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Number of bolts 5 1 4
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in)70 (2.76) 70 (2.76) 65 (2.56)
Tightening torque
Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb)11 3
(12, 83)74
(7.5, 55)
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5. Remove heat insulator.
6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove front cross bar with power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove control rod. Refer to AT-226, "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (1) from A/T assem-
bly.
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.
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (AWD)" .
14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (AWD Models)" .
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.
16. Support A/T 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 engine mounting insulator (rear).
19. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
20. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 6 9 , "
Removal and Installation" .
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
22. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from the A/T assembly.
24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
25. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
26. Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
27. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with power tool.
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INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
After inserting a torque converter to a A/T, be sure to check dis-
tance “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 A/T 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 5 ,
"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. Refer to EM-72, "
INSTALLATION" .
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft
several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding.
Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-36, "Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
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-228, "Checking of A/T Position" . Distance “A”: 25.0 mm (0.98 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
Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb)75
(7.7, 55)47
(4.8, 35)34
(3.5, 25)
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DISASSEMBLY
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DISASSEMBLYPFP:31020
DisassemblyNCS001R3
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble parts behind Drum Support. Refer to AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Mod-
els for 2WD)" , AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" , AT- 1 9 , "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 a check tool as
shown at figure.
a. Insert a check tool into the groove of bearing support built into
one-way clutch outer race.
b. When fixing bearing support with a check tool, rotate one-way
clutch spline using a screwdriver.
c. Make sure 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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REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
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INSPECTION
3rd One-way Clutch
Check frictional surface for wear or damage.
CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the 3rd one-way clutch.
Front Sun Gear Snap Ring
Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
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 figure, check installation direction of 3rd
one-way clutch.
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