2003 NISSAN TEANA oil temperature

PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION:
When replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components, observe the following.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same way at it is when mounted on the car. Fail-
ure to do so will cause lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.

When connecting tubes, always use a torque wrench and a back-up wrench.

After disconnecting tubes, immediately plug all openings to prevent entry of dirt and moisture.

When installing an air conditioner in the vehicle, connect the pipes at the final stage of the opera-
tion. Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for con-
nection.

Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.

Thoroughly remove moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.

Always replace used O-rings.

When connecting tubes, apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration. Be careful
not to apply lubricant to threaded portion.

O-ring must be closely attached to the groove of tube.

When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.

Connect tube until a click can be heard, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand until snug. Make sure
that the O-ring is installed to tube correctly.

After connecting line, perform leak test and make sure that there is no leakage from connections.
When the refrigerant leaking point is found, disconnect that line and replace the O-ring. Then
tighten connections of seal seat to the specified torque.
Precautions for Servicing CompressorBJS000F8

Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same position at it is when mounted on the car.

When replacing or repairing compressor, follow “Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compres-
sor” exactly. Refer to AT C - 2 1 , "
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor" .

Keep friction surfaces between clutch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated, with lubri-
cant, wipe it off by using a clean waste cloth moistened with thinner.

After compressor service operation, turn the compressor shaft by hand more than five turns in
both directions. This will equally distribute lubricant inside the compressor. After the compressor
is installed, let the engine idle and operate the compressor for one hour.Lubricant name : Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
RHA861F

LUBRICANT
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LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorBJS000FI
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor

Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?

A/C system works properly.

There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, never perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start the engine, and set to the following conditions:
–Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
–A/C switch: ON
–Blower speed: Max. position
–Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F).]
–Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 2 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 2 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" . Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S

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CVT
TABLE ............................................................... 183
Component Inspection ......................................... 184
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ................................. 184
DETENTION SWITCH (FOR KEY) ................... 184
DETENTION SWITCH (FOR SHIFT) ................ 184
KEY LOCK SOLENOID ..................................... 184
IGNITION KNOB SWITCH ................................ 185
STOP LAMP SWITCH ...................................... 185
AIR BREATHER HOSE .......................................... 186
Removal and Installation ...................................... 186
COMPONENTS ................................................ 186
REMOVAL ......................................................... 186
INSTALLATION ................................................. 186
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL ........................... 187
Removal and Installation ...................................... 187
COMPONENTS ................................................ 187
REMOVAL ......................................................... 187
INSTALLATION ................................................. 188CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM ..............................189
CVT Fluid Cooler Removal and Installation ..........189
COMPONENTS .................................................189
REMOVAL .........................................................190
INSTALLATION .................................................192
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................192
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ......................................193
Removal and Installation ......................................193
COMPONENTS .................................................193
REMOVAL .........................................................194
INSPECTION ....................................................196
INSTALLATION .................................................196
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....198
General Specifications ..........................................198
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....198
Stall Speed ...........................................................198
Line Pressure .......................................................198
Solenoid Valves ....................................................198
CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor ............................199
Primary Speed Sensor .........................................199
Secondary Speed Sensor .....................................199
Removal and Installation ......................................199

CVT-20
CVT SYSTEM

Line Pressure and Secondary Pressure ControlBCS001G5

When an input torque signal equivalent to the engine drive force is sent from the ECM to the TCM, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid valve and secondary pressure solenoid valve.

This line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the
pressure of the operating oil discharged from the oil pump to the line pressure most appropriate to the
driving state. Secondary pressure is controlled by decreasing line pressure.
NORMAL CONTROL
Optimize the line pressure and secondary pressure, depending on driving conditions, on the basis of the throt-
tle position, the engine speed, the primary pulley (input) revolution speed, the secondary pulley (output) revo-
lution speed, the brake signal, the PNP switch signal, the lock-up signal, the voltage, the target gear ratio, the
fluid temperature, and the fluid pressure.
FEEDBACK CONTROL
When controlling the normal fluid pressure or the selected fluid pressure, the secondary pressure can be set
more accurately by using the fluid pressure sensor to detect the secondary pressure and controlling the feed-
back.
Shift ControlBCS001G6
In order to select the gear ratio which can obtain the driving force in accordance with driver's intention and the
vehicle condition, TCM monitors the driving conditions, such as the vehicle speed and the throttle position and
selects the optimum gear ratio, and determines the gear change steps to the gear ratio. Then send the com-
mand to the step motor, and control the flow-in/flow-out of line pressure from the primary pulley to determine
the position of the moving-pulley and control the gear ratio.
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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisBCS001GJ
CVT FLUID CHECK
Fluid Leakage and Fluid Level Check
Inspect for fluid leakage and check the fluid level. Refer to CVT-13, "Checking CVT Fluid" .
Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the
CVT fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). Inspect the
amount of CVT fluid. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.

It is good practice to mark the point of specified engine
rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D”
position.
6. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
7. Quickly read off the stall speed, and then quickly remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
8. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
9. Cool down the CVT fluid.
Fluid status Conceivable cause Required operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the CVT fluid and check
the CVT main unit and the vehicle
for malfunctions (wire harnesses,
cooler pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudyWater in the fluidReplace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVTReplace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.
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Stall speed: 2,700 - 3,250 rpm
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CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 with selector lever in “R” position.
Judgement Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position.
H: Stall speed is higher than standard value.
L: Stall speed is lower than standard value.
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the CVT fluid reaches in the range of 50 to 80°C
(122 to 176°F), then inspect the amount of CVT fluid and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The CVT fluid temperature rises in the range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driv-
ing.
3. After warming up CVT, remove the oil pressure detection plug and install the oil pressure gauge. (Special
service tool: ST2505S001)
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use the O-ring attached to the oil pressure detec-
tion plug.
4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
Selector lever position
Expected problem location
“D” “R”
Stall rotation HO

Forward clutch
OH

Reverse brake
LL

Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
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Line pressure low

Primary pulley

Secondary pulley

Steel belt
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5. Start the engine, and then measure the line pressure at idle
speed.
CAUTION:
Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during mea-
surement.
6. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque below.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply CVT fluid to O-ring.
Line Pressure
*1 : Reference values
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
: 7.5 N·m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
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Engine Engine speedLine pressure kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
“R”, “D” positions
VQ35DEAt idle speed 750 (7.50, 7.65, 108.8)
At stall speed
5,700 (57.00, 58.14, 826.5)*
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Judgement Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output
For example

Oil pump wear

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue

Oil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment func-
tion
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

CVT fluid temperature sensor malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (sticking in “OFF” state, filter
clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedOil pressure does
not rise higher than
the oil pressure for
idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

TCM malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (shorting, sticking in “ON”
state)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
The pressure rises,
but does not enter
the standard posi-
tion.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the pres-
sure adjustment function
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

Pressure control solenoid A (line pressure solenoid) malfunction (sticking, filter clog)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Only low for a spe-
cific positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve

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4. CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTION
1. Start engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Mark the box CVT-166, "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" on the CVT-27, "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Apply foot brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
Is there large shock when changing from
“N” to “R” position?
YES >> Mark the box CVT-167, "Large Shock “N” → “R” Position" on the CVT-27, "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTION
Release foot brake for several seconds.
Does vehicle creep backward when foot brake is released?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Mark the box CVT-168, "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position" on the CVT-27,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
7. CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTION
Move selector lever to “D” position and check if vehicle creeps forward.
Does vehicle creep forward in
“D” position?
YES >> Go to CVT-38, "Cruise Test" .
NO >> Mark the box CVT-169, "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position" on the CVT-27, "DIAG-
NOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue “Road Test”.
Cruise TestBCS001GN
1. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS — PART 1
1. Drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to warm engine oil and CVT fluid up to operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Accelerate vehicle to 2/8-way throttle depressing accelerator
pedal constantly.
Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to CVT-40,
"Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Mark the box of CVT-170, "
CVT Does Not Shift" on the
CVT-27, "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Continue
“Road Test”. CVT fluid operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
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