2003 Infiniti I35FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Assembly (3)

  1. Install anchor end pin and lock nut on transmission case.
  2. Place brake band on outside of reverse clutch drum. Tighten anchor end pin just enough so that brake band is evenly fitted on reverse clutch drum.
    Fig 1: Placing Brake Band On Outside Of Reverse Clutch Drum
    G02091261Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Place bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Washer & Bearing Race
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    • Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race. 
  4. Place thrust washer selected in reverse clutch end play step on reverse clutch drum.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer. 
  5. Install oil pump assembly, baffle plate and gasket on transmission case.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Assembly, Baffle Plate & Gasket
    G02091263Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Tighten oil pump fixing bolts to the specified torque.
  7. Install O-ring to input shaft.
    Fig 4: Installing O-Ring To Input Shaft
    G02091264Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring. 
  8. Adjust brake band.
    1. Tighten anchor end pin to the specified torque.
      1. Anchor end pin: 
        1. Refer to SDS  BRAKE BAND  . 
    2. Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns.
    3. While holding anchor end pin, tighten lock nut.
      Fig 5: Tightening Anchor End Pin To Specified Torque
      G02091265Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Lock nut: 
        1. Refer to SDS  LOW & REVERSE BRAKE  . 
  9. Apply compressed air to oil holes of transmission case and check operation of brake band.
    Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Holes Of Transmission Case
    G02091266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install final drive assembly on transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Final Drive Assembly On Transmission Case
    G02091267Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install differential lubricant tube on converter housing. Tighten differential lubricant tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to OVERHAUL .
    Fig 8: Installing Differential Lubricant Tube
    G02091268Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install O-ring on differential oil port of transmission case.
    Fig 9: Installing O-Ring On Differential Oil Port
    G02091269Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install converter housing on transmission case.
    • Apply locking sealant (Loctite #518) to mating surface of converter housing. 
      Fig 10: Identifying Locking Sealant Application Area
      G02091270Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tighten converter housing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to  OVERHAUL  . 
    Fig 11: Tighten Converter Housing Bolts To Specified Torque
    G02091271Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install accumulator piston.
    1. Check contact surface of accumulator piston for damage.
      Fig 12: Checking Contact Surface Of Accumulator Piston For Damage
      G02091272Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install O-rings on accumulator piston.
      Fig 13: Installing O-Rings On Accumulator Piston
      G02091273Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Apply ATF to O-rings. 
        1. Accumulator piston O-rings: 
          1. Refer to SDS  ACCUMULATOR  . 
    3. Install accumulator pistons and return springs on transmission case.
      Fig 14: Installing Accumulator Pistons & Return Springs
      G02091274Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case. 
        1. Return springs: 
          1. Refer to SDS  RETURN SPRING  . 
  15. Install lip seals for band servo oil holes on transmission case.
    Fig 15: Installing Lip Seals For Band Servo Oil Holes
    G02091275Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seals. 
  16. Install L & R oil tube and oil sleeve. Tighten L & R oil tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to OVERHAUL .
    Fig 16: Installing L & R Oil Tube & Oil Sleeve
    G02091276Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install control valve assembly.
    1. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly.
      Fig 17: Inserting Manual Valve Into Control Valve Assembly
      G02091277Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Apply ATF to manual valve. 
    2. Set manual shaft in Neutral position.
      Fig 18: Identifying Manual Valve & Manual Plate
      G02091278Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install control valve assembly on transmission case while aligning manual valve with manual plate.
    4. Pass solenoid harness through transmission case and install terminal body on transmission case by pushing it.
    5. Install stopper ring to terminal body.
      Fig 19: Installing Stopper Ring To Terminal Body
      G02091279Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Tighten bolts I, X  and uacute  .

      Bolt length, number and location: 

      Fig 20: Identifying Bolt Locations
      G02091281Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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