2004 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
    G00792995Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Place bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover.
    • 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. 
    Fig 2: Placing Bearing Race And Thrust Washer
    G00792996Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install oil pump assembly, baffle plate and gasket on transmission case.
  6. Tighten oil pump fixing bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Assembly, Baffle Plate And Gasket
    G00792997Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install O-ring to input shaft.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring. 
    Fig 4: Installing O-Ring To Input Shaft
    G00792998Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Adjust brake band.
    1. Tighten anchor end pin to the specified torque.
      1. Anchor end pin: Refer to SDS,  LOW & REVERSE BRAKE  . 
    2. Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns.
    3. While holding anchor end pin, tighten lock nut.
      1. Lock nut: Refer to SDS,  LOW & REVERSE BRAKE  . 
      Fig 5: Tightening Lock Nut
      G00792999Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Apply compressed air to oil holes of transmission case and check operation of brake band.
    Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air To Transmission Case Oil Holes
    G00793000Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install final drive assembly on transmission case.
    Fig 7: Installing Final Drive Assembly On Transmission Case
    G00793001Courtesy 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 Tube On Converter Housing
    G00793002Courtesy 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 Of Transmission Case
    G00793003Courtesy 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: Installing Converter Housing On Transmission Case
      G00793004Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tighten converter housing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to  OVERHAUL  . 
    Fig 11: Tightening Converter Housing Bolts
    G00793005Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install accumulator piston.
    1. Check contact surface of accumulator piston for damage.
      Fig 12: Installing Accumulator Piston
      G00793006Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install O-rings on accumulator piston.
      • Apply ATF to O-rings. 
        1. Accumulator piston O-rings: Refer to SDS,  ACCUMULATOR  . 
        Fig 13: Installing O-Rings On Accumulator Piston
        G00793007Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install accumulator pistons and return springs on transmission case.
      • Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case. 
        1. Return springs: Refer to SDS,  RETURN SPRING  . 
    Fig 14: Installing Accumulator Pistons And Return Springs On Transmission Case
    G00793008Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install lip seals for band servo oil holes on transmission case.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seals. 
    Fig 15: Installing Lip Seals On Transmission Case
    G00793009Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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 And R Oil Tube And Oil Sleeve
    G00793010Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install control valve assembly.
    1. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly.
      • Apply ATF to manual valve. 
      Fig 17: Inserting Manual Valve Into Control Valve Assembly
      G00793011Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Set manual shaft in Neutral position.
    3. Install control valve assembly on transmission case while aligning manual valve with manual plate.
      Fig 18: Aligning Manual Valve With Manual Plate
      G00793012Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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
      G00793013Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Tighten bolts I, X  and ell.

    Bolt length, number and location: 

    Fig 20: Bolts Specification Table
    G00793014Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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