Removal And Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drive plate runoutCAUTION: Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear teeth.
Maximum allowable runout:
Refer to "DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT (A/T) ".
- If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate and ring gear.
- When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance "A" : 14 mm (0.55 in) or more
- Install bolts fixing converter to drive plate.
: 49 - 58 N.m (5.0 - 5.9 kg-m, 37 - 42 ft-lb)
- With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
- Tighten bolts securing transaxle.
- Tighten LH mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Tighten front suspension member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ".
- Tighten rear plate cover bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Reinstall any part removed.
- Reconnect electrical connectors.
- Check fluid level in transaxle.
- Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transaxle operates correctly.
With parking brake applied, rotate engine at idling. Move selector lever through N to D and to R position. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transaxle is shifted.
- When replacing the A/T assembly, initialize TCM. Refer to "Precautions for A/T Assembly or TCM Replacement ".
- Perform road test. Refer to "ROAD TEST ".