2003 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Total End Play: Notes

  1. Adjust total end play "T1".
    Fig 1: Adjusting Total End Play T1
    G01320768Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. With original bearing race installed, place Tool onto oil pump. The long ends of legs should be placed firmly on machined surface of oil pump assembly. The gauging cylinder should rest on top of bearing race. Lock gauging cylinder in place with set screw.
      Fig 2: Placing Tool Onto Oil Pump
      G01320769Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install gauging plunger into cylinder.
      Fig 3: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Cylinder
      G01320770Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. With needle bearing installed on high clutch drum, place Tool legs on machined surface of transmission case (with gasket). Then allow plunger to rest on needle bearing.
    4. Measure gap between cylinder and plunger. This measurement should give exact total end play.

      Total end play "T1": 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in) 

      • If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of bearing race as necessary.

        Available bearing race for adjusting total end play: Refer to  "BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY ".

    Fig 4: Placing Tool On Transmission Case
    G01320771Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Adjust reverse clutch drum end play "T2".
    Fig 5: Adjusting Reverse Clutch Drum End Play T2
    G01320772Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Place Tool on machined surface of transmission case (with gasket). Then allow gauging cylinder to rest on reverse clutch drum. Lock cylinder in place with set screw.
      Fig 6: Placing Tool On Transmission Case
      G01320773Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install gauging plunger into cylinder.
      Fig 7: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Cylinder
      G01320774Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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