2001 INFINITI QX4 engine

Shift MechanismNBAT0012The automatic transmission uses compact, dual planetary gear systems to improve power-transmission
efficiency, simplify construction and reduce weight.
It also employs an optimum shift control and superwide gear ratios. They improve starting performance and
acceleration during medium and high-speed operation.
Two one-way clutches are also employed: one is used for the forward clutch and the other for the low clutch.
These one-way clutches, combined with four accumulators, reduce shifting shock to a minimum.
CONSTRUCTIONNBAT0012S01
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1. Torque converter clutch piston
2. Torque converter
3. Oil pump
4. Input shaft
5. Brake band
6. Reverse clutch
7. High clutch
8. Front pinion gear9. Front sun gear
10. Front internal gear
11. Front planetary carrier
12. Rear sun gear
13. Rear pinion gear
14. Rear internal gear
15. Rear planetary carrier
16. Forward clutch17. Forward one-way clutch
18. Overrun clutch
19. Low one-way clutch
20. Low & reverse brake
21. Parking pawl
22. Parking gear
23. Output shaft
FUNCTION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKENBAT0012S02
Clutch and brake components Abbr. Function
Reverse clutch6R/C To transmit input power to front sun gear9.
High clutch7H/C To transmit input power to front planetary carrier11.
Forward clutch16F/C To connect front planetary carrier11with forward one-way
clutch17.
Overrun clutch18O/C To connect front planetary carrier11with rear internal gear14.
Brake band5B/B To lock front sun gear9.
Forward one-way clutch17F/O.C When forward clutch16is engaged, to stop rear internal gear
14from rotating in opposite direction against engine revolution.
Low one-way clutch19L/O.C To stop front planetary carrier11from rotating in opposite direc-
tion against engine revolution.
Low & reverse brake20L & R/B To lock front planetary carrier11.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Shift Mechanism
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CLUTCH AND BAND CHARTNBAT0012S03
Shift positionReverse
clutchHigh
clutchFor-
ward
clutchOver-
run
clutchBand servoFor-
ward
one
-way
clutchLow
one-
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clutchLow &
reverse
brakeLock-up Remarks
2nd
apply3rd
release4th
apply
PPARK
POSITION
RqqREVERSE
POSITION
NNEUTRAL
POSITION
D*41stq*1D B B
Automatic
shift
1k2k3
k4 2ndq*1AqB
3rdqq*1A *2C C B *5q
4thqC *3C Cqq
21stqDBBAutomatic
shift
1k2 2ndq*1AqB
11stqqBqLocks (held
stationary) in
1st speed
1g2 2ndqqqB
*1: Operates when overdrive control switch is being set in ªOFFº position.
*2: Oil pressure is applied to both 2nd ªapplyº side and 3rd ªreleaseº side of band servo piston. However, brake band does not contract
because oil pressure area on the ªreleaseº side is greater than that on the ªapplyº side.
*3: Oil pressure is applied to 4th ªapplyº side in condition *2 above, and brake band contracts.
*4: A/T will not shift to 4th when overdrive control switch is set in ªOFFº position.
*5: Operates when overdrive control switch is ªOFFº.
q: Operates.
A: Operates when throttle opening is less than 3/16, activating engine brake.
B: Operates during ªprogressiveº acceleration.
C: Operates but does not affect power transmission.
D: Operates when throttle opening is less than 3/16, but does not affect engine brake.
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Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
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ª11º Position=NBAT0012S0406
Forward clutch
Forward one-way clutch
Overrun clutch
Low and reverse brakeAs overrun clutch engages, rear internal gear is locked by the operation of low and
reverse brake.
This is different from that of D
1and 21.
Engine brake Overrun clutch always engages, therefore engine brake can be obtained when decelerat-
ing.
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Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
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ªD1º and ª21º Positions=NBAT0012S0402
Forward one-way clutch
Forward clutch
Low one-way clutchRear internal gear is locked to rotate counterclockwise because of the functioning of
these three clutches. (Start-up at D
1)
Overrun clutch
engagement conditions
(Engine brake)D
1: Overdrive control switch in ªOFFº
Throttle opening less than 3/16
2
1: Throttle opening less than 3/16
At D
1and 21positions, engine brake is not activated due to free turning of low one-way
clutch.
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Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
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ªD4º (OD) Position=NBAT0012S0405
High clutch
Brake band
Forward clutch
(Does not affect power transmission)Input power is transmitted to front carrier through high clutch.
This front planetary carrier turns around the sun gear which is fixed by brake band and
makes front internal gear (output) turn faster.
Engine brake At D
4position, there is no one-way clutch in the power transmission line and engine
brake can be obtained when decelerating.
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Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
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ªRº Position=NBAT0012S0407
Reverse clutch
Low and reverse brakeFront planetary carrier is stationary because of the operation of low and reverse brake.
Input power is transmitted to front sun gear through reverse clutch, which drives front
internal gear in the opposite direction.
Engine brake As there is no one-way clutch in the power transmission line, engine brake can be
obtained when decelerating.
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
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Control System=NBAT0013OUTLINENBAT0013S01The automatic transmission senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It always controls
the optimum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
SENSORS
ETCM
EACTUATORS
PNP switch
Throttle position sensor
Closed throttle position switch
Wide open throttle position switch
Engine speed signal
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Revolution sensor
Vehicle speed sensor
Overdrive control switch
ASCD control unit
Stop lamp switch
Turbine revolution sensorShift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Overrun clutch control
Timing control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication
line
Duet-EU controlShift solenoid valve A
Shift solenoid valve B
Overrun clutch solenoid valve
Torque converter clutch sole-
noid valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
O/D OFF indicator lamp
T/F control unit
CONTROL SYSTEMNBAT0013S02
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TCM FUNCTION=NBAT0013S03The function of the TCM is to:
IReceive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
IDetermine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up operation, and engine brake operation.
ISend required output signals to the respective solenoids.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCMNBAT0013S04
Sensors and solenoid valves Function
InputPNP switch Detects select lever position and sends a signal to TCM.
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve position and sends a signal to TCM.
Closed throttle position switch Detects throttle valve's fully-closed position and sends a signal to TCM.
Wide open throttle position switchDetects a throttle valve position of greater than 1/2 of full throttle and sends
a signal to TCM.
Engine speed signal From ECM.
A/T fluid temperature sensor Detects transmission fluid temperature and sends a signal to TCM.
Revolution sensor Detects output shaft rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Vehicle speed sensorUsed as an auxiliary vehicle speed sensor. Sends a signal when revolution
sensor (installed on transmission) malfunctions.
Overdrive control switchSends a signal, which prohibits a shift to ªD
4º (overdrive) position, to the
TCM.
ASCD control unitSends the cruise signal and ªD
4º (overdrive) cancellation signal from ASCD
control unit to TCM.
Turbine revolution sensor Sends an input shaft revolution signal.
Stop lamp switch Sends the lock-up release signal to the TCM at time of D
4(lock-up).
OutputShift solenoid valve A/BSelects shifting point suited to driving conditions in relation to a signal sent
from TCM.
Line pressure solenoid valveRegulates (or decreases) line pressure suited to driving conditions in rela-
tion to a signal sent from TCM.
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valveRegulates (or decreases) lock-up pressure suited to driving conditions in
relation to a signal sent from TCM.
Overrun clutch solenoid valveControls an ªengine brakeº effect suited to driving conditions in relation to a
signal sent from TCM.
O/D OFF indicator lamp Shows TCM faults, when A/T control components malfunction.
Control MechanismNBAT0180LINE PRESSURE CONTROLNBAT0180S01TCM has the various line pressure control characteristics to meet
the driving conditions.
An ON-OFF duty signal is sent to the line pressure solenoid valve
based on TCM characteristics.
Hydraulic pressure on the clutch and brake is electronically con-
trolled through the line pressure solenoid valve to accommodate
engine torque. This results in smooth shift operation.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System (Cont'd)
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