2003 NISSAN TEANA Torque

AT-190
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS

5. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to EC-272, "
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (QR engine) or EC-
652, "DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (VQ engine).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace accelerator pedal position sensor.
6. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 4 6 , "
Components" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 4 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 2 2 5 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check the following items:
–Shift valve A
–Overrun clutch control valve
–Shift solenoid valve A
–Overrun clutch solenoid valve
–Pilot valve
–Pilot filter
3. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 5 5 , "
Disassembly" .
4. Check the following items:
–Servo piston assembly
–Brake band
–Torque converter. Refer to AT- 2 5 5 , "Disassembly" .
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 2 7 5 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 2 2 5 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check the following items:
–Shift valve A
–Overrun clutch control valve
– Shift solenoid valve A
–Pilot valve
–Pilot filter
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 2 2 5 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check following items:
–Torque converter clutch control valve
–Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
–Torque converter relief valve
–Pilot valve
–Pilot filter
3. Remove A/T. Refer to AT- 2 5 5 , "
Disassembly" .
4. Check the following items:
–Torque converter. Refer to AT-255, "Disassembly" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 0 , "
Cruise Test — Part 1" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
TCM Terminals and Reference Value" .
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up ConditionBCS0014L
SYMPTOM:
A/T does not hold lock-up condition for more than 30 seconds on “Cruise Test — Part 1”.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 6 9 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" or AT- 7 6 , "Diagnostic Proce-
dure Without CONSULT-II" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnostic results?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning systems. Refer to AT- 6 9 , "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" or AT-
77, "Judgement of Self-Diagnosis Code" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 4 6 , "
Components" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 4 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.

AT-194
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS

3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 2 2 5 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check the following items:
–Torque converter clutch control valve
–Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
–Pilot valve
–Pilot filter
3. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 5 5 , "
Disassembly" .
4. Check the following items:
–Torque converter. Refer to AT- 2 5 5 , "Disassembly" .
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 2 7 5 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Remove control valve assembly. Refer to AT- 2 2 5 , "
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators" .
2. Check the following items:
–Torque converter clutch control valve
–Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
–Pilot valve
–Pilot filter
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 0 , "
Cruise Test — Part 1" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
TCM Terminals and Reference Value" .
2. If NG, recheck TCM pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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After installation is completed, check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to AT- 1 6 1 , "PNP, 3RD POSITION
SWITCH AND CLOSED THROTTLE, WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL" .
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Set select lever and manual shaft in “N” position.
2. Remove control cable from manual shaft.
3. Loosen PNP switch fixing bolts.
4. Use a pin [3 mm (0.12 in) dia.] for this adjustment.
a. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole.
b. Rotate PNP switch until the pin can also be inserted straight into
the hole in PNP switch.
5. Tighten PNP switch fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
AT- 2 3 0 , "
COMPONENTS" .
6. Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting PNP switch.
7. Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to AT- 1 6 1 , "
PNP, 3RD
POSITION SWITCH AND CLOSED THROTTLE, WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL" .
8. Reinstall any part removed.
9. Adjust control cable. Refer to AT- 2 1 5 , "
Adjustment of A/T Position" .
Differential Side Oil Seal ReplacementBCS00156
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
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1. A/T 2. LH differential side oil seal 3. RH differential side oil seal
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYPFP:32020
Removal and InstallationBCS0015B
COMPONENTS (FOR QR20DE ENGINE MODELS)
1. A/T fluid level gauge 2. O-ring 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. Front engine mounting bracket 5. Fluid cooler tube 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Copper washer 8. Copper washer 9. A/T assembly
10. Stopper 11. LH engine mounting insulator 12. Rear engine mounting bracket
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-10, "
Components" .
However, refer to the following symbols for others.
: For tightening torque, refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
INSTALLATION" .
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AT-242
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS (FOR VQ23DE ENGINE MODELS)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Transaxle assembly it self cannot be removed from vehicle. Remove transaxle assembly and engine
assembly together from vehicle.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from negative terminal.
2. Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to EX-2, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" (QR
engine) or EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" (VQ engine).
1. A/T fluid level gauge 2. O-ring 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. Engine mounting bracket (front) 5. Fluid cooler tube 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Copper washer 8. Copper washer 9. A/T assembly
10. Stopper 11. Engine mounting insulator (LH) 12. Engine mounting bracket (rear)
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-10, "
Components" .
However, refer to the following symbols for others.
: For tightening torque, refer to AT-244, "
INSTALLATION" .
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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4. Turn crankshaft, and remove four tightening bolts for drive plate
and torque converter.
CAUTION:
Crankshaft should be rotated clockwise, viewed from front
of engine.
5. Remove four bolts in figure.
6. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
AIR BREATHER
HOSE" .
7. Remove transaxle assembly and engine assembly together
from vehicle. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove front suspension member from transaxle assembly and
engine assembly. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
MEMBER" .
9. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
10. Remove front engine mounting bracket (front). Refer to EM-223,
"Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove rear engine mounting bracket (rear). Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
13. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
14. Disconnect harness connector and wire harness.
15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS), from engine assembly. Refer to EM-145, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
CAUTION:

Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on sensor's front edge magnetic area.

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
16. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) and stopper. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
18. Remove transaxle assembly fixing bolts with power tool.
19. Remove transaxle assembly from engine assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
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AT-244
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

20. Remove fluid cooler tubes.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

After inserting a torque converter to a A/T, be sure to check
dimension “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.

When installing transaxle to engine, attach fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
QR20DE engine models
VQ23DE engine models
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Dimension “A”
For QR20DE engine models
: 19.0 mm (0.75 in) or more
For VQ23DE engine models
: 14.0 mm (0.55 in) or more
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Bolt No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number of bolts 4 1 1 2 2 1
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in)49
(1.93) 40
(1.57) 45
(1.77)40
(1.57)30
(1.18)45
(1.77)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)75
(7.7, 55)35
(3.6, 26)75
(7.7, 55)43 (4.4, 32)35
(3.6, 26)
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Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 4 4 1
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in)118 (4.65) 52 (2.05) 40 (1.57) 65 (2.56)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)74 (7.5, 55) 75 (7.7, 55) 47 (4.8, 35) 75 (7.7, 55)
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