2004 INFINITI FX35 Front drive shaft

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Revision: November 2004

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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POWER TRANSMISSION
“N” Position
Since both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, torque from the input shaft drive is not trans-
mitted to the output shaft.
“P” Position

The same as for the “N” position, both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, so torque
from the input shaft drive is not transmitted to the output shaft.

The parking pawl linked with the selector lever meshes with the parking gear and fastens the output shaft
mechanically.
1. Front brake 2. Input clutch 3. Direct clutch
4. High and low reverse clutch 5. Reverse brake 6. Forward brake
7. Low coast brake 8. 1st one-way clutch 9. Forward one-way clutch
10. 3rd one-way clutch 11. Front sun gear 12. Input shaft
13. Mid internal gear 14. Front internal gear 15. Rear carrier
16. Rear sun gear 17. Mid sun gear 18. Front carrier
19. Mid carrier 20. Rear internal gear 21. Output shaft
22. Parking gear 23. Parking pawl
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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“D4 ” and “M4” Positions

The direct clutch is coupled, and the rear carrier and rear sun gear are connected.

The high and low reverse clutch is coupled, and the mid sun gear and rear sun gear are connected.

The input clutch is coupled, and the front internal gear and mid internal gear are connected.

The drive power is conveyed to the front internal gear, mid internal gear, and rear carrier and the three
planetary gears rotate forward as one unit.
1. Front brake 2. Input clutch 3. Direct clutch
4. High and low reverse clutch 5. Reverse brake 6. Forward brake
7. Low coast brake 8. 1st one-way clutch 9. Forward one-way clutch
10. 3rd one-way clutch 11. Front sun gear 12. Input shaft
13. Mid internal gear 14. Front internal gear 15. Rear carrier
16. Rear sun gear 17. Mid sun gear 18. Front carrier
19. Mid carrier 20. Rear internal gear 21. Output shaft
22. Parking gear 23. Parking pawl
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
Judgement Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall test standard value position
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 A/T fluid reaches in range of 50 to 80°C (122
to 176°F), then inspect the amount of A/T fluid and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The A/T fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driving.
3. Remove front propeller shaft from vehicle (with AWD models). Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" . Stall speed:
VQ35DE engine: 2,650 - 2,950 rpm
VK45DE engine: 2,300 - 2,600 rpm
Selector lever position
Expected problem location
D, M R
Stall speedHO

Forward brake

Forward one-way clutch

1st one-way clutch

3rd one-way clutch
OH

Reverse brake
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Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
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Line pressure low
Does not shift up D, M position 1 → 2 Slipping in 2nd, 3rd, 4th gears Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift up D, M position 2 → 3 Slipping in 3rd, 4th, 5th gears high and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift up D, M position 3 → 4 Slipping in 4th, 5th gears Input clutch slippage
Does not shift up D, M position 4 → 5 Slipping in 5th gear Front brake slippage
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:

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

Do not disassemble.

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

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (2WD)" .
12. Remove fluid cooler tube.
13. Remove rear plate from converter housing part. Refer to EM-30,
"Removal and Installation" .
14. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation" .
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
18. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 6 4 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
19. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
20. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from transmission assembly.
21. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
22. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
23. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle with a transmis-
sion jack.

Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.

Secure transmission assembly to a jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter

After inserting a torque converter to a transmission, be sure to
check distance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
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Distance “A”: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
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INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.

When installing transmission assembly to the engine, attach the
fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.

Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.

When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque con-
verter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to
confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley
mounting bolts.

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure
that transmission rotates freely without binding.

Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation" .

After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the A/T positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 ,
"Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 5 2 2
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in)55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)75
(7.7, 55)55
(5.6, 41)47
(4.8, 35)
: 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
CAUTION:

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

Do not disassemble.

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

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
12. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-19, "
VQ35DE ENGINE
MODELS (AWD)" or SC-17, "VK45DE ENGINE MODELS" .
13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from transmission assembly.
14. Remove rear plate from converter housing part. Refer to EM-30,
"Removal and Installation" (for VQ35DE models) or EM-181,
"Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE models).
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE models). Refer to TF-
44, "Components" .
17. Support transmission assembly and transfer with a transmission
jack.
CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow
it to collide against the drain plug.
18. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
19. Tilt the mission slightly to keep the clearance between body and
mission, and then disconnect air breather hose from charging
pipe. Refer to AT- 2 6 4 , "
Removal and Installation" .
20. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and transfer assembly harness connector.
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
22. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
23. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
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Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.

When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque con-
verter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to
confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley
mounting bolts.

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure
that transmission rotates freely without binding.

Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation" , EM-181, "Removal
and Installation" .

After completing installation, check fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 1 2 ,
"Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" , AT- 2 3 4 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" . : 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
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