2004 INFINITI QX56 automatic transmission

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TRANSAXLEATAutomatic TransmissionDDRIVELINE/AXLETFTransferPRPropeller ShaftFFDFront Final DriveRFDRear Final DriveFAXFront AxleRAXRear AxleESUSPENSIONFSUFront SuspensionRSURear SuspensionWTRoad Wheels & TiresFBRAKESBRBrake SystemPBParking Brake SystemBRCBrake Control SystemGSTEERINGPSPower Steering SystemHRESTRAINTSSBSeat BeltsSRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security SystemGWGlasses, Window System & MirrorsRFRoofEIExterior & InteriorIPInstrument PanelSESeatAPAdjustable PedalsJAIR CONDITIONERATCAutomatic Air ConditionerKELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging SystemLTLighting SystemDIDriver Information SystemWWWiper, Washer & HornBCSBody Control SystemLANLAN SystemAVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone SystemACSAuto Cruise Control SystemPGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit ElementsLMAINTENANCEMAMaintenanceMINDEXIDXAlphabetical IndexEdition: February 2004
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2004
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56

Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS000ZU
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalELS000ZV
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS000YO
Brake model CLZ31VC (Front) AD14VE (Rear)
Brake PadStandard thickness (new) 11.88 (0.468) 12.13 (0.478)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039) 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 26.0 (1.024) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 (0.965) 12.0 (0.472)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.04 (0.0016) 0.05 (0.0020)
Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 182.3
− 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play 3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level 14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

AT-1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 INDEX FOR DTC ........................................................ 5
Alphabetical Index .................................................... 5
DTC No. Index ......................................................... 6
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 7
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 7
Precautions for On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine .................................................... 7
Precautions .............................................................. 8
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 9
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 9
PREPARATION ......................................................... 10
Special Service Tools ............................................. 10
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 12
A/T FLUID ................................................................. 13
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................ 13
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 13
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning ...................................... 15
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM .......................................... 18
Cross-Sectional View (2WD models) ..................... 18
Cross-Sectional View (4WD models) ..................... 19
Shift Mechanism ..................................................... 20
TCM Function ......................................................... 31
CAN Communication .............................................. 32
Input/Output Signal of TCM .................................... 32
Line Pressure Control ............................................ 33
Shift Control ........................................................... 34
Lock-up Control ...................................................... 35
Engine Brake Control ............................................. 37
Control Valve .......................................................... 37
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ............ 39
Introduction ............................................................ 39
OBD-II Function for A/T System ............................. 39
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ............ 39
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ................. 39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................... 42
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 43
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ................................ 43
Fail-Safe ................................................................. 43How To Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 45
A/T Electrical Parts Location .................................. 50
Circuit Diagram ....................................................... 51
Wiring Diagram — AT — ........................................ 52
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis .................... 58
Check Before Engine is Started .............................. 62
Check at Idle ........................................................... 62
Cruise Test - Part 1 ................................................. 63
Cruise Test - Part 2 ................................................. 65
Cruise Test - Part 3 ................................................. 66
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears ...................... 67
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Complete Lock-up .................................................. 67
Vehicle Speed When Performing and Releasing
Slip Lock-up ............................................................ 67
Symptom Chart ....................................................... 68
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values ........... 90
CONSULT-II Function (A/T) .................................... 91
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ............103
Description ............................................................103
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................103
Possible Cause .....................................................103
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................103
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................104
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT ...................105
Description ............................................................105
CONSULT-II Reference Value ..............................105
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................105
Possible Cause .....................................................105
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................105
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................106
DTC P0700 TCM .....................................................108
Description ............................................................108
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................108
Possible Cause .....................................................108
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................108
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................108
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .109
Description ............................................................109

A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUIDPFP:KLE40
Changing A/T FluidUCS002C8
1. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for ATF level gauge.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.

To replace the ATF, pour in new fluid at the charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time
drain the old fluid from the radiator cooler hose return side.

When the color of the fluid coming out is about the same as the color of the new fluid, the replacement
is complete. The amount of new transmission fluid to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the stipu-
lated amount.
CAUTION:

Use only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J. Do not mix with other fluid.

Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J will cause
deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.

When filling ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
5. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
6. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to AT-13, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If fluid is still dirty, repeat step 2.
through 5.
7. Install the removed ATF level gauge in the fluid charging pipe.
Checking A/T FluidUCS002C9
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for ATF level gauge.
4. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures of 30° to 50°C (86° to 122°F) using
“COLD” range on ATF level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove ATF level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert ATF level gauge into charging pipe as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
To check fluid level, insert the ATF level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the charging pipe,
with the gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove ATF level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the charging
pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once. ATF: NISSAN Matic Fluid J
Fluid capacity: 10.6 (11-1/4 US qt, 9-3/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)

A/T FLUID
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A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningUCS002CA
Whenever an automatic transmission is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the
radiator must be inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can become trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can block or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the cooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Position an oil pan under the automatic transmission's inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Identify the inlet and outlet fluid cooler hoses.
3. Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet and outlet rubber hoses from the
steel cooler tubes or bypass valve.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Allow any A/T fluid that remains in the cooler hoses to drain into
the oil pan.
5. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray cooler cleaner only with adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis-
sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until fluid flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
7. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
8. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and of the cooler outlet
hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm
2 (70 - 130 psi) through the cooler outlet hose for 10 sec-
onds to force out any remaining fluid.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connect the fluid cooler steel lines to the transmission.
12. Remove the banjo bolts.
13. Flush each steel line from the cooler side back toward the transmission by spraying Transmission Cooler
Cleaner in a continuous stream for 5 seconds.
SCIA3830E
SCIA3831E
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14. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm2 (70 - 130 psi) through each steel line from the cooler side
back toward the transmission for 10 seconds to force out any remaining fluid.
15. Ensure all debris is removed from the steel cooler lines.
16. Ensure all debris is removed from the banjo bolts and fittings.
17. PerformAT-16, "
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE" .
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Insufficient cleaning of the cooler inlet hose exterior may lead to inaccurate debris identification.
1. Position an oil pan under the automatic transmission's inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Clean the exterior and tip of the cooler inlet hose.
3. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray cooler cleaner only with adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
4. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis-
sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until fluid flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
5. Tie a common white, basket-type coffee filter to the end of the
cooler inlet hose.
6. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
7. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet
hose.
8. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm
2 (70 - 130 psi)
through the cooler outlet hose to force any remaining A/T fluid
into the coffee filter.
9. Remove the coffee filter from the end of the cooler inlet hose.
10. Perform AT - 1 7 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE" .
SCIA3831E
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SCIA3834E

AT-20
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Shift MechanismUCS002CD
The automatic transmission uses compact dual planetary gear systems to improve power-transmission effi-
ciency, simplify construction and reduce weight.
It also employs an optimum shift control and super wide gear ratios. They improve starting performance and
acceleration during medium and high-speed operation.
CONSTRUCTION
FUNCTION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE
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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Name of the Part Abbreviation Function
Front brake (1) FR/B Fastens the front sun gear (11).
Input clutch (2) I/CConnects the input shaft (12), the front internal gear (14) and the mid internal
gear (13).
Direct clutch (3) D/C Connects the rear carrier (15) and the rear sun gear (16).
High and low reverse clutch (4) HLR/C Connects the mid sun gear (17) and the rear sun gear (16).
Reverse brake (5) R/B Fastens the rear carrier (15).
Forward brake (6) F/B Fastens the mid sun gear (17).
Low coast brake (7) LC/B Fastens the mid sun gear (17).
1st one-way clutch (8) 1st/O.CAllows the rear sun gear (16) to turn freely forward relative to the mid sun gear
(17) but fastens it for reverse rotation.
Forward one-way clutch (9) F/O.CAllows the mid sun gear (17) to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens it
for reverse rotation.
3rd one-way clutch (10) 3rd/O.CAllows the front sun gear (11) to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens
it for reverse rotation.

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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CLUTCH AND BAND CHART

—Operates

—Operates during “progressive” acceleration.

—Operates and effects power transmission while coasting.

—Line pressure is applied but does not affect power transmission.

—Operates under conditions shown in HLR/C Operating Condition

—Operates under conditions shown in LC/B Operating Condition. Delay control is applied during D (4,3,2,1)
N shift. Shift position I/C HLR/C D/C R/B FR/B LC/B Fwd/B1st
OWCFwd
OWC3rd
OWCRemarks
PPARK POSITION
RREVERSE
POSITION
NNEUTRAL POSI-
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D1st
Automatic shift
1⇔2⇔3⇔4⇔5 2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1st
42nd
Automatic shift
3rd1⇔2⇔3⇔4
4th
31st
Automatic shift
1⇔2⇔3⇐4 2nd
3rd
4th
21st
Automatic shift
1⇔2⇐3⇐4 2nd
3rd
4th
11st
Locks (held sta-
tionary in 1st
gear)
1⇐2⇐3⇐4 2nd
3rd
4th