2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil pressure

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

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

CLUTCH AND BAND CHARTNJAT0013S04
Shift positionReverse
clutch
5High
clutch
6For-
ward
clutch
15Over-
run
clutch
17Band servo
Forward
one-way
clutch
16Low
one-
way
clutch
18Low &
reverse
brake
19Lock-up Remarks
2nd
apply3rd
release4th
apply
PPARK
POSITION
RjjREVERSE
POSITION
NNEUTRAL
POSITION
D*41stj*1D B B
Automatic
shift
1Û2Û3
Û4 2ndj*1AjB
3rdjj*1A *2C C B *5j
4thjC *3C Cjj
21stjDBBAutomatic
shift
1Û2 2ndjAjB
11stjjBjLocks (held
stationary)
in 1st
speed
1Ü2 2ndjjjB
*1: Operates when overdrive control switch is 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.
j: 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.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Shift Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-23

Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves
A and B is applied to the end face of shift valves A and B.
The drawing above shows the operation of shift valve B. When the
shift solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure applied to the end face
of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve upward.
LOCK-UP CONTROLNJAT0015S03The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is locked
to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission
efficiency. The solenoid valve is controlled by an ON-OFF duty
signal sent from the TCM. The signal is converted to an oil pres-
sure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up OperationNJAT0015S0301When vehicle is driven in 4th gear position, vehicle speed and
throttle opening are detected. If the detected values fall within the
lock-up zone memorized in the TCM, lock-up is performed.
Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever ªDº position
Gear position D
4D3
Vehicle speed sensor More than set value
Throttle position sensor Less than set opening
Closed throttle position switch OFF
A/T fluid temperature sensor More than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
SAT010J
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0302The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the
TCM. The plunger closes the drain circuit during the ªOFFº period,
and opens the circuit during the ªONº period. If the percentage of
OFF-time increases in one cycle, the pilot pressure drain time is
reduced and pilot pressure remains high.
The torque converter clutch piston is designed to slip to adjust the
ratio of ON-OFF, thereby reducing lock-up shock.
SAT011J
OFF-time INCREASING
¯
Amount of drain DECREASING
¯
Pilot pressure HIGH
¯
Lock-up RELEASING
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-35

SAT015J
Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0402The overrun clutch solenoid valve is operated by an ON-OFF sig-
nal transmitted by the TCM to provide overrun clutch control
(engine brake control).
When this solenoid valve is ªONº, the pilot pressure drain port
closes. When it is ªOFFº, the drain port opens.
During the solenoid valve ªONº pilot pressure is applied to the end
face of the overrun clutch control valve.
SAT016J
Overrun Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0403When the solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure is applied to the
overrun clutch control valve. This pushes up the overrun clutch
control valve. The line pressure is then shut off so that the clutch
does not engage.
When the solenoid valve is ªOFFº, pilot pressure is not generated.
At this point, the overrun clutch control valve moves downward by
spring force. As a result, overrun clutch operation pressure is pro-
vided by the overrun clutch reducing valve. This causes the over-
run clutch to engage.
In the 1 position, the overrun clutch control valve remains pushed
down so that the overrun clutch is engaged at all times.
Control ValveNJAT0016FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVESNJAT0016S01
Valve name Function
Pressure regulator valve, plug
and sleeveRegulates oil discharged from the oil pump to provide optimum line pressure for all driving
conditions.
Pressure modifier valve and
sleeveUsed as a signal supplementary valve to the pressure regulator valve. Regulates pressure-
modifier pressure (signal pressure) which controls optimum line pressure for all driving condi-
tions.
Pilot valve Regulates line pressure to maintain a constant pilot pressure level which controls lock-up
mechanism, overrun clutch, shift timing.
Accumulator control valve Regulates accumulator back-pressure to pressure suited to driving conditions.
Manual valve Directs line pressure to oil circuits corresponding to select positions.
Hydraulic pressure drains when the shift lever is in Neutral.
Shift valve A Simultaneously switches four oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve A to
meet driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st®2nd®3rd®4th gears/4th®3rd®
2nd®1st gears) in combination with shift valve B.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-37

Valve name Function
Shift valve B Simultaneously switches three oil circuits using output pressure of shift solenoid valve B in
relation to driving conditions (vehicle speed, throttle opening, etc.).
Provides automatic downshifting and up-shifting (1st®2nd®3rd®4th gears/4th®3rd®
2nd®1st gears) in combination with shift valve A.
Overrun clutch control valve Switches hydraulic circuits to prevent engagement of the overrun clutch simultaneously with
application of the brake band in D
4. (Interlocking occurs if the overrun clutch engages during
D
4.)
1st reducing valve Reduces low & reverse brake pressure to dampen engine-brake shock when down-shifting
from the ª1º position 1
2to 11.
Overrun clutch reducing valve Reduces oil pressure directed to the overrun clutch and prevents engine-brake shock.
In ª1º and ª2º positions, line pressure acts on the overrun clutch reducing valve to increase
the pressure-regulating point, with resultant engine brake capability.
Torque converter relief valve Prevents an excessive rise in torque converter pressure.
Torque converter clutch control
valve, plug and sleeveActivates or inactivates the lock-up function.
Also provides smooth lock-up through transient application and release of the lock-up system.
1-2 accumulator valve and piston Dampens the shock encountered when 2nd gear band servo contracts, and provides smooth
shifting.
3-2 timing valve Switches oil pressure with 3-2 timing valve according to throttle opening.
Shuttle control valve Reduces shock when down-shifting from 3rd to 2nd and regulates overrun clutch.
Cooler check valve Regulates oil pressure which causes lock-up when driving at low speeds.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Valve (Cont'd)
AT-38

SAT561J
Line Pressure TestNJAT0027LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTSNJAT0027S01Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
+Always replace pressure plugs as they are self-sealing
bolts.
SAT647B
LINE PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURENJAT0027S021. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add fluid or
oil.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and ATF
reach operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
UAT008
3. Install pressure gauge to corresponding line pressure port.
UAT008
4. Set parking brake and block wheels.
+Continue to depress brake pedal fully while line pressure
test is being performed at stall speed.
SAT493G
5. Start engine and measure line pressure at idle and stall speed.
+When measuring line pressure at stall speed, follow the
stall test procedure.
Line pressure: Refer to SDS, AT-473.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Line Pressure Test
AT-84

JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TESTNJAT0027S03
Judgement Suspected parts
At idleLine pressure is low in all positions.+Oil pump wear
+Control piston damage
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Spring for pressure regulator valve damaged
+Fluid pressure leakage between oil strainer and pressure regulator valve
+Clogged strainer
Line pressure is low in particular
position.+Fluid pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch
+For example, line pressure is:
þ Low in ªRº and ª1º positions, but
þ Normal in ªDº and ª2º positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to ªCLUTCH AND BAND CHARTº, AT-23.
Line pressure is high.+Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
+A/T fluid temperature sensor damaged
+Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
+Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
+Pressure modifier valve sticking
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Open in dropping resistor circuit
At stall
speedLine pressure is low.+Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
+Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
+Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
+Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
+Pressure modifier valve sticking
+Pilot valve sticking
SAT786A
Road TestNJAT0028DESCRIPTIONNJAT0028S01+The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of
A/T and analyze causes of problems.
+The road test consists of the following three parts:
1. Check before engine is started
2. Check at idle
3. Cruise test
SAT496G
+Before road test, familiarize yourself with all test procedures
and items to check.
+Conduct tests on all items until specified symptom is found.
Troubleshoot items which check out No Good after road test.
Refer to the following items.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSITC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONTROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR
SYMPTOMS
General and
Except for
Euro-OBDAT-39 - AT-49 AT-290 and AT-296 - AT-334
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Line Pressure Test (Cont'd)
AT-85