2001 NISSAN ALMERA clutch

Edition:April 2001
GENERA LINFORMATIONGI
MAINTENANCEMA
ENGIN EMECHANICALEM
ENGIN ELUBRICATIO N&LC
ENGIN ECONTRO LSYSTEMEC
ACCELERATO RCONTROL,FE
CLUTCHCL
MANUA LTRANSAXLEMT
AUTOMATI CTRANSAXLEAT
FRON T&REA RAXLEAX
FRON T&REA RSUSPENSIONSU
BRAK ESYSTEMBR
STEERIN GSYSTEMST
RESTRAIN TSYSTEMRS
BOD Y&TRIMBT
HEATE R&AIR CONDITIONERHA
STARTIN G&CHARGIN GSYSTEMSSC
ELECTRICA LSYSTEMEL
ALPHABETICA LINDEXIDX
ALMERA
NISSA NEUROP EN.V.

Description ...............................................................126
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ................................128
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................129
VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE............................131
Description ...............................................................131
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR ..............................132
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................133
THROTTLE POSITION................................................134
Description ...............................................................134
Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS ......................................136
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................137
Component Inspection .............................................141
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A......................................142
Description ...............................................................142
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A ..................................144
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................145
Component Inspection .............................................147
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B......................................148
Description ...............................................................148
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/B ..................................150
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................151
Component Inspection .............................................153
OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID................................154
Description ...............................................................154
Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV..............................155
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................156
Component Inspection .............................................158
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH...............................159
Description ...............................................................159
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV......................................161
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................162
Component Inspection .............................................164
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP
SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE)....165
Description ...............................................................165
Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS ................................167
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................168
Component Inspection .............................................171
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL............................................172
Description ...............................................................172
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ................................173
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................174
LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID....................................176
Description ...............................................................176
Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV....................................178
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................179
Component Inspection .............................................182
EURO-OBD
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH.......................................................................183
Description ...............................................................183Wiring Diagram - AT - PNP/SW...............................185
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................186
Component Inspection .............................................188
DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CIRCUIT.......................................................................189
Description ...............................................................189
Wiring Diagram - AT - FTS ......................................191
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................192
Component Inspection .............................................194
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T..............195
Description ...............................................................195
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ................................197
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................198
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL.......................200
Description ...............................................................200
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ................................201
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................202
DTC P0731 A/T 1ST GEAR FUNCTION....................204
Description ...............................................................204
Wiring Diagram - AT - 1ST ......................................207
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................208
Component Inspection .............................................209
DTC P0732 A/T 2ND GEAR FUNCTION.................... 211
Description ............................................................... 211
Wiring Diagram - AT - 2ND......................................214
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................215
Component Inspection .............................................216
DTC P0733 A/T 3RD GEAR FUNCTION....................217
Description ...............................................................217
Wiring Diagram - AT - 3RD......................................220
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................221
Component Inspection .............................................222
DTC P0734 A/T 4TH GEAR FUNCTION....................223
Description ...............................................................223
Wiring Diagram - AT - 4TH ......................................227
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................228
Component Inspection .............................................232
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE......................................................233
Description ...............................................................233
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV......................................235
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................236
Component Inspection .............................................238
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE...239
Description ...............................................................239
Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV....................................241
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................242
Component Inspection .............................................245
DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A..................246
Description ...............................................................246
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A ..................................248
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................249
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
AT-2

Component Inspection .............................................251
DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B..................252
Description ...............................................................252
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/B ..................................254
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................255
Component Inspection .............................................257
DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR...........258
Description ...............................................................258
Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS ......................................261
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................263
Component Inspection .............................................267
DTC P1760 OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE..........................................................................268
Description ...............................................................268
Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV..............................270
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................271
Component Inspection .............................................273
DTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP
SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE)....274
Description ...............................................................274
Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS ................................276
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................277
Component Inspection .............................................280
DTC VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR.MTR..............................................................281
Description ...............................................................281
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR ..............................283
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................285
DTC CONTROL UNIT (RAM), CONTROL UNIT
(ROM)...........................................................................286
Description ...............................................................286
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................286
DTC CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM).............................288
Description ...............................................................288
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................289
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS...............290
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC/General and
Except for Euro-OBD ...............................................290
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC/EURO-OBD .........292
1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On....296
2. Engine Cannot Be Started In²P²and²N²
Position ....................................................................299
3. In²P²Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or
Backward When Pushed .........................................300
4. In²N²Position, Vehicle Moves ...........................301
5. Large Shock.²N²->²R²Position .......................303
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In²R²
Position ....................................................................305
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In²D²,²2²
Or²1²Position .........................................................3088. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1................... 311
9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1-> D2Or Does Not
Kickdown: D
4-> D2..................................................314
10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2-> D3.............................317
11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3-> D4.............................320
12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up .........................323
13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ..............325
14. Lock-up Is Not Released ...................................327
15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light
Braking D
4-> D3).....................................................328
16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D
1.......................330
17. A/T Does Not Shift: D
4-> D3, When
Overdrive Control Switch²ON²->²OFF²...............331
18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3-> 22, When Selector
Lever²D²->²2²Position.........................................332
19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2-> 11, When Selector
Lever²2²->²1²Position .........................................333
20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine
Brake........................................................................334
21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP,
Overdrive Control and Throttle Position Switches
Circuit Checks) ........................................................334
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM.........................................343
Description ...............................................................343
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location............343
Wiring Diagram - SHIFT -........................................344
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................345
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE..........................................349
Components.............................................................349
Removal ...................................................................349
Installation ................................................................350
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..............................................351
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators .............351
Control Cable Adjustment ........................................352
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Adjustment .....352
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement ...................353
Revolution Sensor Replacement .............................353
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................354
Removal ...................................................................354
Installation ................................................................355
OVERHAUL.................................................................357
Components-1 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63
and 3AX64 models ..................................................357
Components-1 3AX10 and 3AX18 models .............358
Components-2 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63
and 3AX64 models ..................................................359
Components-2 3AX10 and 3AX18 models .............360
Components-3 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63
and 3AX64 models ..................................................361
Components-3 3AX10 and 3AX18 models .............362
Oil Channel ..............................................................363
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
AT-3

Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings - 3AX00, 01,
19, 63 and 64 models..............................................364
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings - 3AX10 and
3AX18 models .........................................................365
DISASSEMBLY............................................................366
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS.........................381
Manual Shaft............................................................381
Oil Pump ..................................................................384
Control Valve Assembly ...........................................388
Control Valve Upper Body .......................................397
Control Valve Lower Body .......................................401
Reverse Clutch ........................................................403
High Clutch ..............................................................407
Forward Clutch and Overrun Clutch........................412
Low & Reverse Brake..............................................419
Rear Internal Gear, Forward Clutch Hub and
Overrun Clutch Hub .................................................423
O/Shaft, O/Gear, I/Gear, R/Pinion Gear and B/
Retainer - 3AX00, 01, 19, 63 and 64 models .........427
Output Shaft, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear
and Bearing Retainer - 3AX10 and 3AX18
models .....................................................................432
Band Servo Piston Assembly ..................................437
Final Drive................................................................442
ASSEMBLY..................................................................446
Assembly (1) ............................................................446
Adjustment (1) .........................................................447
Assembly (2) ............................................................455Adjustment (2) .........................................................459
Assembly (3) ............................................................462
Assembly (4) ............................................................465
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......470
General Specifications .............................................470
Shift Schedule..........................................................470
Stall Revolution ........................................................473
Line Pressure...........................................................473
Control Valves..........................................................474
Clutch and Brakes ...................................................474
Clutch and Brake Return Springs............................477
Oil Pump ..................................................................477
Input Shaft ...............................................................478
Planetary Carrier......................................................478
Final Drive................................................................478
Reduction Pinion Gear ............................................480
Output Shaft - 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63
and 3AX64 models ..................................................481
Output Shaft - 3AX10 and 3AX18 models ..............483
Bearing Retainer ......................................................484
Total End Play..........................................................484
Reverse Clutch End Play ........................................484
Accumulator .............................................................484
Band Servo ..............................................................485
Removal and Installation .........................................485
Shift Solenoid Valves ...............................................485
Resistance ...............................................................485
ATF Temp. Sensor ...................................................485
Revolution Sensor ...................................................485
Dropping Resistor ....................................................485
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
AT-4

parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings and seals, or
hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not
use grease.
+Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings,
seals and gaskets when assembling.
+After overhaul, refill the transaxle with new ATF.
+When 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 under ªChanging A/T Fluidº in the
AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer to ªChanging A/T
Fluidº, AT-15.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNJAT0247FAIL-SAFENJAT0247S01The 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 GENERAL AND EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD; ªSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT
CONSULT-II)º, refer to AT-44 and for EURO-OBD; ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer
to AT-63.)
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-73 (General and except for Euro-OBD), AT-78 (EURO-OBD).]
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 SERVICENJAT0247S02The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:
+External leaks in the hub weld area.
+Converter hub is scored or damaged.
+Converter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.
+Steel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.
+Pump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.
+Vehicle 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.)
+Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.
+Internal failure of stator roller clutch.
+Heavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).
+Steel 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.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-9

The torque converter should not be replaced if:
+The fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.
+The threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.
+Transaxle 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.
+Vehicle 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.
EURO-OBD SELF-DIAGNOSIS Ð EURO-OBD ÐNJAT0247S04+A/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 (MI). Refer to the table on AT-55
for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
+The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MI are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
Always perform the procedure ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº on AT-52 to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MI.
+The 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
*: For details of EURO-OBD, refer to EC-59, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº.
+Certain systems and components, especially those related to EURO-OBD, may use a new style
slide-locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL-6, ªHARNESS CONNECTORº.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNJAT0248When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
+GI-11, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº
+EL-10, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
+GI-32, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº
+GI-21, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-10

Special Service ToolsNJAT0006
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST2505S001
Oil pressure gauge set
1 ST25051001
Oil pressure gauge
2 ST25052000
Hose
3 ST25053000
Joint pipe
4 ST25054000
Adapter
5 ST25055000
Adapter
NT097
Measuring line pressure
KV31103000
Drift
NT105
Installing differential oil seal
(Use with ST35325000.)
a: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
ST35325000
Drift
NT417
Installing differential oil seal
(Use with KV31103000.)
a: 215 mm (8.46 in)
b: 25 mm (0.98 in) dia.
c: M12 x 1.5P
KV31103200
Clutch spring compres-
sor
NT423
Removing and installing clutch return spring
a: 320 mm (12.60 in)
b: 174 mm (6.85 in)
ST23540000
Pin punch
NT442
Removing and installing parking rod plate, manual
plate and differential pinion mate shaft retaining
pins
a: 2.3 mm (0.091 in) dia.
b: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.
KV32101000
Pin punch
NT410
Installing throttle lever and manual shaft retaining
pins
a: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.
ST25710000
Pin punch
NT410
Aligning groove of manual shaft and hole of trans-
mission case
a: 2 mm (0.08 in) dia.
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools
AT-11

SMA827CA
Checking A/T FluidNJAT02281. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50ÉC (86 to 122ÉF) using ªCOLDº range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in ªPº position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of
range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122
to 176ÉF) using ªHOTº range on dipstick.
SMA853B
6. Check fluid condition.
+If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
+If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to LC-16, ªRadia-
torº.
SMA027D
Changing A/T FluidNJAT02291. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Fluid grade:
Nissan Matic ªDº or Genuine Nissan Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Refer to ªRECOMMENDED FLU-
IDS AND LUBRICANTSº, MA-16.
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
7.0!(6-1/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to ªChecking A/T Fluidº.
If fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 5.
A/T FLUID
Checking A/T Fluid
AT-15