Low & Reverse Brake: Assembly

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Install needle bearing onto one-way clutch inner race.
- Pay attention to its direction - Black surface goes to rear side.
- Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Needle Bearing Onto One-Way Clutch Inner Race
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install lip seal and D-ring onto piston.
- Apply ATF to oil seal and D-ring.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Lip Seal And D-Ring Onto Piston
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install piston by rotating it slowly and evenly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case.
  
  Fig 3: Applying ATF To Inner Surface Of Transmission Case
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install return springs, spring retainer and low one-way clutch inner race onto transmission case.

Fig 4: Installing Return Springs, Spring Retainer And Low One-Way Clutch Inner Race Onto Transmission Case

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Install dish plate, low and reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and U-spring, and then retaining plate.
Install snap ring on transmission case.
Check operation of low and reverse brake clutch piston. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".

Fig 5: Checking Operation Of Low And Reverse Brake Clutch Piston
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.
Specified clearance: Standard

0.8 - 1.1 mm (0.031 - 0.043 in)

Allowable limit 2.7 mm (0.106 in)

Retaining plate: Refer to SDS, LOW & REVERSE BRAKE .

Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install low one-way clutch inner race seal ring.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal ring.
- Make sure seal rings are pressed firmly into place and held by petroleum jelly.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Inner Race Seal Ring
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.