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i. Remove clips (1).
ii. Remove oil pan (2) and oil pan gasket.
: Front
: Bolt (22)
b. VK45DE models
i. Remove clips (1) and brackets (2).
ii. Remove oil pan (3) and oil pan gasket.
: Front
: Bolt (22)
7. Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of
malfunction. If the ATF is very dark, smells burned, or contains
foreign particles, the frictional material (clutches, band) may
need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates
varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches
to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler
cleaning. Refer to AT- 1 4 , "
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .
8. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting transmission jack, place wooden blocks to
prevent from damaging control valve with TCM and trans-
mission case.
9. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation (2WD
Models)" .
10. Remove rear extension assembly (VQ35DE models) or output shaft & companion flange complement
(VK45DE models) according to the following procedures.
a.VQ35DE models
i. Remove tightening bolts for rear extension assembly and trans-
mission case.
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iii. Tighten output shaft & companion flange complement bolts (1)
to the specified torque. Refer to AT- 2 6 3 , "
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- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
6. Install oil pan, oil pan gasket and clips (VQ35DE models) or oil pan, oil pan gasket, brackets and clips
(VK45DE models) according to the following procedures.
a. VQ35DE models
i. 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.
ii. Install oil pan (2) (with oil pan gasket) and clips (1) to transmis-
sion case.
: Front
: Bolt (22)
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.
iii. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numeri-
cal order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
AT- 2 6 3 , "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
b. VK45DE models
i. 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.
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AIR BREATHER HOSEPFP:31098
Removal and InstallationNCS001QX
VQ35DE 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.
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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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Removal and Installation (2WD Models)NCS001QY
COMPONENTS
VQ35DE models
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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-277, "
INSTALLATION" .
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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- 2 2 6 , "
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-277, "
INSTALLATION" .
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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-14, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" , SC-16, "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS" .
12. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-31, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (2WD Models)" (for VQ35DE engine).
13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-31, "
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- 2 7 2 , "
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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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 4 ,
"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-74, "
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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Bolt No. 1234
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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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
(7.5, 55)
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