Removal and Installation (QR25DE): Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drive train components.
Do not reuse O-rings.
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .
After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
When installing the torque converter to the CVT measure distance A.
Distance "A": 14.4 mm (0.567 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Distance A
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter alignment stud.

When installing CVT to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard.

BOLT SPECIFICATIONS

Bolt No.	1 (CVT to engine)	2 (CVT to engine)	3 (Engine to CVT)	4 (Engine to CVT)	5 (Engine to CVT)	6 (Engine to CVT)
Number of bolts	1	4	2	2	1	2
Bolt length "A" mm (in)	45 (1.77)	45 (1.77)	45 (1.77)	35 (1.38)	45 (1.77)	45 (1.77)
Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)	35 (3.6, 26)	75 (7.6, 55)	42.7 (4.4, 31)	42.7 (4.4, 31)	62 (6.3, 46)	62 (6.3, 46)

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Nuts In Sequence

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

When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily. Then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Converter nuts : 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)