VQ37VHR (2WD): Removal and Installation: Installation

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

• Refer to the following when installing A/T fluid cooler hoses.

  Hose name	Hose end	Paint mark	Position of hose clamp(1)
  A/T fluid cooler hose A	Radiator assembly side	Facing backward	A
  	A/T fluid cooler tube side	Facing downward	B
  A/T fluid cooler hose B	Radiator assembly side	Facing downward	C
  	A/T fluid cooler tube side	Facing downward	B
  (1) Refer to the illustrations for the specific position each hose clamp tab.

  • The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp Orientation

    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • When installing hose clamps center line of each hose clamp tab should be positioned as shown in the figure below.
  • Insert A/T fluid cooler hoses according to dimension "L" described below.

    A/T fluid cooler hose (1)	Insertion side tube (2)	Tube type	Dimension "L"
    A/T fluid cooler hose A	Radiator assembly tube	A	End reaches the radius curve end.
    	A/T fluid cooler tube	B	30 mm (1.18 in) [End reaches the 2-stage bulge (D).]
    A/T fluid cooler hose B	Radiator assembly tube	C	Insert the hose until the hose touches the radiator.
    	A/T fluid cooler tube	B	30 mm (1.18 in) [End reaches the 2-stage bulge (D).]

    Fig 2: Section View Of A/T Fluid Cooler Tube

    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Set hose clamps (1) at the both ends of A/T fluid cooler hoses (2) with dimension "A" from the hose edge.

    Dimension "A": 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Hose Installation Dimension

    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge of fluid cooler tube.