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AT-250
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Parking Components (2WD Models Only)NCS001QU
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (VQ35DE MODELS)
Components
Removal
1. Drain ATF through drain plug.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
5. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
6. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation (2WD
Models)" .
7. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear). Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
1. Rear oil seal 2. Rear extension 3. Parking actuator support
4. Return spring 5. Parking pawl 6. Pawl shaft
7. Self-sealing bolt 8. Seal ring 9. Parking gear
10. Output shaft 11. Bearing race 12. Needle bearing
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.
*:Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
SCIA7030E
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
AT-257
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (VK45DE MODELS)
Components
Removal
1. Drain ATF through drain plug.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-7, "
Removal and installation"
.
3. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
5. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
6. Remove rear engine mounting member with a power tool. Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation
(2WD Models)" .
7. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear). Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
1. Output shaft & companion flange complement 2. Parking actuator support 3. Return spring
4. Parking pawl 5. Pawl shaft 6. Self-sealing bolt
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.
*:Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
SCIA7029E
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
AT-263
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models Only)NCS001QW
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Components
VQ35DE models
SCIA8043E
1. Rear extension 2. A/T 3. Oil pan gasket
4. Clip 5. Oil pan mounting bolt 6. Oil pan
7. Drain plug 8. Drain plug gasket 9. Revolution sensor
10. Self-sealing bolt
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.
*:Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
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AT-264
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
VK45DE models
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Drain ATF through drain plug.
3. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-5, "
Removal and Installation"
4. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove control rod. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove 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
SCIA8047E
1. Output shaft & companion flange complement 2. A/T 3. Oil pan gasket
4. Clip 5. Bracket 6. Bracket
7. Oil pan mounting bolt 8. Oil pan 9. Drain plug
10. Drain plug gasket 11. Revolution sensor 12. Self-sealing bolt
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.
*:Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
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AT-274
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYPFP:31020
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)NCS001QY
COMPONENTS
VQ35DE models
SCIA6751E
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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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
AT-275
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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- 2 2 6 , "
Control Rod Removal and Installation" .
SCIA7320E
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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AT-278
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
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" .
SCIA6753E
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AT-282
OVERHAUL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
1. O-ring 2. Oil pump cover 3. O-ring
4. Oil pump housing 5. Self-sealing bolt 6. Torque converter
7. Converter housing 8. Oil pump housing oil seal 9. Bearing race
10. Needle bearing 11. O-ring 12. Front carrier assembly
13. Needle bearing 14. Snap ring 15. Front sun gear
16. Snap ring 17. Bearing race 18. Needle bearing
19. 3rd one-way clutch 20. Seal ring 21. Input clutch assembly
22. Needle bearing 23. Rear internal gear 24. Brake band
25. Mid carrier assembly 26. Needle bearing 27. Bearing race
28. Rear carrier assembly 29. Needle bearing 30. Mid sun gear
31. Seal ring 32. Rear sun gear 33. 1st one-way clutch
34. Snap ring 35. Needle bearing 36. High and low reverse clutch hub
37. Snap ring 38. Bearing race 39. Needle bearing
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.
:Apply Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .