Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Drive Plate

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	Crankshaft position sensor		Dowel pin		Drive plate
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
	: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle. Refer to following :

• 2WD models: Refer to Removal and Installation.

• 4WD models: Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the drive plate using the following procedure:Secure crankshaft pulley with a pulley holder (A).

Loosen drive plate bolts and remove drive plate and drive plate reinforcement.

CAUTION:

• Do not disassemble drive plate.

• Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

• When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch drive plate and signal plate.

• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents them from becoming magnetized.

Remove the crankshaft position sensor if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Install drive plate , drive plate reinforcement as shown.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage or scratch the drive plate and signal plate.

	: Crankshaft
	: Rounded
	: Engine front

Hand tighten drive plate bolts in a diagonal order over several steps.

Tighten drive plate bolts using a suitable tool in a diagonal order over several steps.

If removed, install the crankshaft position sensor.

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

If crankshaft position sensor replaced, perform "ELECTRIC IVT CONTROL ACTUATOR POSITION LEARNING". Refer to Work Procedure

Inspection

DRIVE PLATE DEFLECTION

Appearance of Drive Plate

Check the drive plate and signal plate for defamation or damage.

CAUTION:

• Do not disassemble drive plate.

• Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

• When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.

• Handle signal plate that prevents it from becoming magnetized.

Replace drive plate if dents, scratches or damage exist.

Drive Plate Lateral Run-Out

• Install drive plate to crankshaft and measure deflection with dial indicator (A).

  

  CAUTION:

  • Do not disassemble drive plate.

  • Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

  • When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.

  • Handle signal plate that prevents it from becoming magnetized.

  • If damage is found, replace drive plate.

• Measure deflection on the drive plate to torque converter contact surface . Measurements should be taken 11.0 - 20.6 mm (0.43 - 0.811 in) from the center of the torque converter bolt hole.

  Standard

  : 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) or less.

• If the measurement value is outside the reference value, replace drive plate.