Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear: Assembly

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Install input clutch.
1. Install drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate in input clutch drum.
  CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Drive Plates, Driven Plates & Retaining Plate In Input Clutch Drum
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Install snap ring in input clutch drum, using flat-bladed screwdriver.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring In Input Clutch Drum
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Install needle bearing in input clutch assembly.
  CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Needle Bearing In Input Clutch Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Install new O-ring and seal rings in input clutch assembly.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not reuse O-ring and seal rings.
  - Apply ATF to O-ring.
  - Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  Fig 4: Installing New O-Ring & Seal Rings In Input Clutch Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install front carrier assembly.
1. Install snap ring to front carrier assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring To Front Carrier Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Install needle bearing in front carrier assembly.
  CAUTION:
  - Take care with the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATIONS OF ADJUSTING SHIMS, NEEDLE BEARINGS, THRUST WASHERS AND SNAP RINGS ".
  - Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  Fig 6: Installing Needle Bearing In Front Carrier Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Install bearing race in front carrier assembly.
  CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Bearing Race In Front Carrier Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Install front carrier assembly to input clutch assembly.
Compress snap ring using 2 flat-bladed screwdrivers.
Install front carrier assembly and input clutch assembly to rear internal gear.

Fig 8: Installing Front Carrier Assembly & Input Clutch Assembly To Rear Internal Gear
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.