Transaxle Case Cover & B5 Brake: Assembly
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.
- Install new seal ring in transaxle case cover.NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal ring.
- Apply ATF to seal ring.
- Install new O-rings in B5 brake piston.
- Coat the inner surface of transaxle case cover with ATF.
- Press B5 brake piston into the transaxle case cover.
- Place return spring on B5 brake piston.
- Compress return spring with a press, using Tool.
Tool number: KV31102400 (J-34285 and J-34285-87)
CAUTION: Do not press return spring too much to avoid deformation. - Install snap ring, using suitable tool.
- Install B5 brake cushion plate.CAUTION: Be sure direction of B5 brake cushion plate.
- Install B5 brake flange, B5 brake plates and B5 brake discs as shown.
- Install snap ring, using suitable tool or flat-bladed screwdriver.
- Install new O-ring in accumulator cover.NOTE:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
- Install new seal ring in forward clutch accumulator piston.NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal ring.
- Apply ATF to seal ring.
- Install forward clutch accumulator piston, compression spring and accumulator cover in transaxle case cover.
- Tighten accumulator cover torx bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
- Install new seal rings and bearing race in transaxle case cover.NOTE:
- Do not reuse seal ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
- Refer to ASSEMBLY to select proper bearing race.
- Install the U/D clutch apply tube sub assembly, using suitable soft hammer.
- Tighten tube clamp bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
- Set a dial indicator as shown.
- When applying compressed air (4 Kg/cm2
) into the oil passage as shown, measure the B5 brake piston stroke and check the B5 brake piston moves smoothly.
Piston stroke: 2.34 - 2.70 mm (0.0921 - 0.1063 in)
If the B5 brake piston stroke is out standards, select another flange. Refer to B5 BRAKE .