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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-31, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" (for
VQ35DE engine), EM-187, "
Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE engine).
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" .
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) NCS001QZ
COMPONENTS
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 and with power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
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. Heat insulator 9. Rear engine mounting member
10. 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-280, "
INSTALLATION" .
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AT-298
OVERHAUL
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Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Washers and Snap
Rings
NCS001R2
VQ35DE models for 2WD
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CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the input clutch assembly.
Front Carrier
Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the front carrier assembly.
Rear Internal Gear
Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
CAUTION:
If necessary, replace the rear internal gear.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install input clutch.
a. Install drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate in input
clutch drum.
Snap ring (1)
Retaining plate (2)
Drive plate (3)
Driven plate (4)
Drive plate/Driven plate: 7/7
CAUTION:
Take care with order of plates.
b. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in input clutch
drum.
c. Install needle bearing in input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
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d. Install O-ring and seal rings in input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring and seal rings.
Apply ATF to O-ring.
Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
2. Install front carrier assembly.
a. Install snap ring to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not expand snap ring excessively.
b. Install needle bearing in front carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
c. Install bearing race in front carrier assembly.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
d. Install front carrier assembly to input clutch assembly.
3. Compress snap ring using 2 flat-bladed screwdrivers.
4. Install front carrier assembly and input clutch assembly to rear
internal gear.
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3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring to rear sun
gear.
4. Install rear sun gear assembly to mid sun gear assembly.
5. Install needle bearing to high and low reverse clutch hub.
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
6. Install high and low reverse clutch hub to mid sun gear assem-
bly.
7. Using a pair of snap ring pliers, install snap ring to mid sun gear
assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not expand snap ring excessively.
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AT-348
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19. Assemble N-spring.
20. Install reverse brake retaining plate in transmission case.
21. Install snap ring in transmission case.
22. Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not
within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
23. Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
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Specified clearance A
Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)
Retaining plate
Refer to AT- 3 7 2 , "
Reverse Brake" .
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ASSEMBLY
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iii. Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to rear
extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
iv. Install parking actuator support from rear extension (2WD mod-
els) or adapter case (AWD models).
v. Install needle bearing (1) to rear extension (2WD models) or
adapter case (AWD models).
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the fig-
ure. Refer to GI-11, "
Components" .
b.VK45DE models
i. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).
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ASSEMBLY
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27. Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION:
Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to
AT- 2 9 8 , "
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings" .
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
28. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
CAUTION:
Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch
inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
29. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.
30. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, align the drive plate.
31. Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly
and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.
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