2001 INFINITI QX4 oil filter

IBefore assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all
parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings and seals, or
hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not
use grease.
IExtreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings,
seals and gaskets when assembling.
IReplace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil
pan or clogging strainer. Refer to ªATF COOLER SERVICEº,
AT-9.
IAfter overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
IWhen the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is
drained. Old A/T fluid will remain in torque converter and ATF
cooling system.
Always follow the procedures when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to MA-21, ªChanging A/T Fluidº.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNBAT0004FAIL-SAFENBAT0004S01The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs in third gear, even with a shift lever position of ª1º, ª2º or ªDº. The
customer may complain of sluggish or poor acceleration.
When the ignition key is turned ªONº following Fail-Safe operation, O/D OFF indicator lamp blinks for about
8 seconds. (For ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer to AT-46.)
Fail-Safe may occur without electrical circuit damage if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions (such
as excessive wheel spin followed by sudden braking). To recover normal shift pattern, turn the ignition key
ªOFFº for 5 seconds, then ªONº.
The blinking of the O/D OFF indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared. The
customer may resume normal driving conditions.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº (Refer to AT-57).
The SELF-DIAGNOSIS results will be as follows:
The first SELF-DIAGNOSIS will indicate damage to the vehicle speed sensor or the revolution sensor.
During the next SELF-DIAGNOSIS, performed after checking the sensor, no damages will be indicated.
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICENBAT0004S04The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:
IExternal leaks in the hub weld area.
IConverter hub is scored or damaged.
IConverter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.
ISteel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.
IPump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.
IVehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)
IConverter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.
IInternal failure of stator roller clutch.
IHeavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).
ISteel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged Ð indicates that lining material came from converter.
The torque converter should not be replaced if:
IThe fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-8

IThe threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.
ITransmission failure did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch
plate lining material in unit and inside the fluid filter.
IVehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter clutch
dampener plate lining has seen excess wear by vehicles operated in heavy and/or constant traffic, such
as taxi, delivery or police use.
ATF COOLER SERVICENBAT0004S02Replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer.
Replace radiator lower tank (which includes ATF cooler) with a new one and flush cooler line using cleaning
solvent and compressed air. Refer to LC-19, ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSISNBAT0004S03IA/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the O/D OFF indicator or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table on
AT-38 for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
IThe self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM
memories.
Always perform the procedure ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº on AT-35 to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
IThe following self-diagnostic items can be detected using ECM self-diagnostic results mode* only when
the O/D OFF indicator lamp does not indicate any malfunctions.
þ PNP switch
þ A/T 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear function
þ A/T TCC S/V function (lock-up)
*: For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-59, ªIntroductionº.
ICertain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL-5, ªDescrip-
tionº.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNBAT0005When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
IGI-11, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº.
IEL-9, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit.
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
IGI-35, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº.
IGI-24, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº.
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PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-9

6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº
Position
=NBAT0078SYMPTOM:
Vehicle does not creep backward when selecting ªRº position.
1 CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level again.
SAT638A
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Refill ATF.
2 CHECK STALL TEST
Check stall revolution with selector lever in ª1º and ªRº positions.
Refer to AT-356.
SAT493G
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
OK in ª1º position, NG in
ªRº position©1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº, AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IValves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot
valve and pilot filter)
ILine pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
IOil pump assembly
ITorque converter
IReverse clutch assembly
IHigh clutch assembly
NG in both ª1º and ªRº
positions©GO TO 6.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº Position
AT-227

3 CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in ªRº position. Refer to ªLINE PRESSURE TESTº, AT-62.
SAT494G
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº, AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IValves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot
valve and pilot filter)
ILine pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
IOil pump assembly
4 CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
SAT171B
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 6.
5 CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness con-
nector.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº Position (Cont'd)
AT-228

6 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº, AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IValves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
ILine pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
IOil pump assembly
ITorque converter
IReverse clutch assembly
IHigh clutch assembly
ILow & reverse brake assembly
ILow one-way clutch
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº Position (Cont'd)
AT-229

3 CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in ªRº position.
Refer to ªLINE PRESSURE TESTº, AT-62.
SAT494G
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©1. Remove control valve assembly.
Refer to AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IValves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot
valve and pilot filter)
ILine pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
IOil pump assembly
4 CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
SAT171B
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 6.
5 CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©1. Perform TCM input/output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness con-
nector.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In ªDº, ª2º Or ª1º Position (Cont'd)
AT-231

6 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº, AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IValves to control line pressure (Pressure regulator valve, pressure modifier valve, pilot valve and pilot filter)
ILine pressure solenoid valve
3. Disassemble A/T.
4. Check the following items:
IOil pump assembly
IForward clutch assembly
IForward one-way clutch
ILow one-way clutch
ILow & reverse brake assembly
ITorque converter
©Repair or replace damaged parts.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In ªDº, ª2º Or ª1º Position (Cont'd)
AT-232

4 CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at stall point with selector lever in ªDº position.
Refer to ªLINE PRESSURE TESTº, AT-62.
SAT494G
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 8.
5 CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan.
2. Check A/T fluid condition.
SAT171B
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©GO TO 8.
6 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly.
Refer to AT-273.
2. Check the following items:
IShift valve A
IShift valve B
IShift solenoid valve A
IShift solenoid valve B
IPilot valve
IPilot filter
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©Repair or replace damaged parts.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1(Cont'd)
AT-234