2006 INFINITI FX35 Pressure

AT-4Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 A/T Does Not Shift: 5th Gear
→ 4th Gear ........... .219
A/T Does Not Shift: 4th Gear → 3rd Gear ........... .221
A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear → 2nd Gear .......... .223
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear → 1st Gear ........... .225
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ... .227
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ................................... .229
Control Device Removal and Installation ............. .229
Control Rod Removal and Installation ................. .230
Adjustment of A/T Position .................................. .231
Checking of A/T Position ..................................... .231
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .................................... .232
Description ........................................................... .232
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location ........ .232
Wiring Diagram — AT — SHIFT .......................... .233
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .234
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ..................................... .236
Components ........................................................ .236
Removal and Installation ..................................... .237
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ......................................... .239
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature
Sensor 2 .............................................................. .239
Parking Components (2WD Models Only) ........... .251
Rear Oil Seal ....................................................... .258
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models
Only) .................................................................... .259
AIR BREATHER HOSE .......................................... .264
Removal and Installation ..................................... .264
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ............................... .266
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ............. .266
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ............. .269 OVERHAUL ............................................................
.274
Components ......................................................... .274
Oil Channel .......................................................... .288
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ......................... .291
DISASSEMBLY ...................................................... .294
Disassembly ......................................................... .294
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..................... .312
Oil Pump .............................................................. .312
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-way Clutch ................... .315
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .... .317
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low
Reverse Clutch Hub ............................................. .323
High and Low Reverse Clutch ............................. .329
Direct Clutch ........................................................ .332
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ .335
Assembly (1) ........................................................ .335
Adjustment ........................................................... .349
Assembly (2) ........................................................ .352
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... .359
General Specifications ......................................... .359
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ..... .359
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releases .360
Stall Speed ........................................................... .360
Line Pressure ....................................................... .360
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ............................. .360
Turbine Revolution Sensor ................................... .361
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor) .. .361
Reverse Brake ..................................................... .361
Total End Play ...................................................... .361

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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNCS001AR
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here. Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST2505S001
(J-34301-C)
Oil pressure gauge set
1. ST25051001
(—)
Oil pressure gauge
2. ST25052000
(—)
Hose
3. ST25053000
(—)
Joint pipe
4. ST25054000
(—)
Adapter
5. ST25055000
(—)
Adapter Measuring line pressure
KV31103600
(J-45674)
Joint pipe adapter
(With ST25054000) Measuring line pressure
ST33400001
(J-26082)
Drift
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 47 mm (1.85 in) dia.

Installing rear oil seal (2WD models)

Installing oil pump housing oil seal
KV31102400
(J-34285 and J-34285-87)
Clutch spring compressor
a: 320 mm (12.60 in)
b: 174 mm (6.85 in) Installing reverse brake return spring retainer
ST25850000
(J-25721-A)
Sliding hammer
a: 179 mm (7.05 in)
b: 70 mm (2.76 in)
c: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
d: M12X1.75P Removing oil pump assembly
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ZZA1227D
NT086
NT423
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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TCM FunctionNCS001AZ
The function of the TCM is to:

Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.

Determine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up operation, and engine brake operation.

Send required output signals to the respective solenoids.
CONTROL SYSTEM OUTLINE
The automatic transmission senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors or signals. It always
controls the optimum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SENSORS (or SIGNALS)

TCM

ACTUATORS
PNP switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Closed throttle position signal
Wide open throttle position signal
Engine speed signal
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Revolution sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Manual mode switch signal
Stop lamp switch signal
Turbine revolution sensor
ATF pressure switch Shift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Engine brake control
Timing control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
Duet-EA control
CAN system Input clutch solenoid valve
Direct clutch solenoid valve
Front brake solenoid valve
High and low reverse clutch
solenoid valve
Low coast brake solenoid valve
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Starter relay
Back-up lamp relay
SCIA5325E

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CAN CommunicationNCS001B0
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. For details, refer to LAN-32,
"CAN Communication Unit" .
Input/Output Signal of TCMNCS001B1
*1: Spare for vehicle speed sensor·A/T (revolution sensor)
*2: Spare for accelerator pedal position signal
*3: If these input and output signals are different, the TCM triggers the fail-safe function.
*4: Used as a condition for starting self-diagnostics; if self-diagnostics are not started, it is judged that there is some kin d of error.
*5: Input by CAN communications
*6: Output by CAN communications Control item
Line
pressure control Vehicle
speed
control Shift
control Lock-up
control Engine
brake
control Fail-safe
function (*3) Self-diag-
nostics
function
Input Accelerator pedal position signal
(*5)XXXXXXX
Vehicle speed sensor A/T
(revolution sensor) XXXXXXX
Vehicle speed sensor MTR
(*1) (*5)X
Closed throttle position signal
(*5)X (*2) X X X X (*4)
Wide open throttle position signal
(*5)XX (*4)
Turbine revolution sensor 1 X X X X X
Turbine revolution sensor 2
(for 4th speed only) X XXXX
Engine speed signals
(*5)XXXXXXX
Stop lamp switch signal
(*5)XXX X (*4)
A/T fluid temperature sensors 1, 2XXXX XX
ASCD or
ICC Operation signal
(*5)XXX
Overdrive cancel
signal
(*5)X
Out-
put Direct clutch solenoid (ATF pres-
sure switch 5) XX XX
Input clutch solenoid (ATF pressure
switch 3) XX XX
High and low reverse clutch sole-
noid (ATF pressure switch 6) XX XX
Front brake solenoid (ATF pressure
switch 1) XX XX
Low coast brake solenoid (ATF
pressure switch 2) XX XXX
Line pressure solenoid XXXXXXX
TCC solenoid X X X
Self-diagnostics table
(*6)X
Sta rter rela y XX

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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Line Pressure ControlNCS001B2

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.

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.
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL IS BASED ON THE TCM LINE PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC
PATTERN

The TCM has stored in memory a number of patterns for the optimum line pressure characteristic for the
driving state.

In order to obtain the most appropriate line pressure characteristic to meet the current driving state, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid current valve and thus controls the line pressure.
Normal Control
Each clutch is adjusted to the necessary pressure to match the
engine drive force.
Back-up Control (Engine Brake)
When the select operation is performed during driving and the trans-
mission is shifted down, the line pressure is set according to the
vehicle speed.
PCIA0007E
PCIA0008E
PCIA0009E

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During Shift Change
The necessary and adequate line pressure for shift change is set.
For this reason, line pressure pattern setting corresponds to input
torque and gearshift selection. Also, line pressure characteristic is
set according to engine speed, during engine brake operation.
At Low Fluid Temperature
When the A/T fluid temperature drops below the prescribed tempera-
ture, in order to speed up the action of each friction element, the line
pressure is set higher than the normal line pressure characteristic.
Shift ControlNCS001B3
The clutch pressure control solenoid is controlled by the signals from the switches and sensors. Thus, the
clutch pressure is adjusted to be appropriate to the engine load state and vehicle driving state. It becomes
possible to finely control the clutch hydraulic pressure with high precision and a smoother shift change charac-
teristic is attained.
SHIFT CHANGE
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
PCIA0010E
PCIA0011E
PCIA0012E

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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Shift Change System Diagram
*1: Full phase real-time feedback control monitors movement of gear ratio at gear change, and controls oil
pressure at real-time to achieve the best gear ratio.
BLIPPING CONTROL
This system makes transmission clutch engage readily by controlling (synchronizing) engine revolution
according to the (calculation of) engine revolution after shifting down.

“BLIPPING CONTROL” functions.
–When downshifting by accelerator pedal depression at “D” position.
–When downshifting under the manual mode.

TCM selects “BLIPPING CONTROL” or “NORMAL SHIFT CONTROL” according to the gear position, the
select lever position, the engine torque and the speed when accelerating by accelerator pedal depression.

Revolution control demand signal is transmitted from TCM to ECM under “BLIPPING CONTROL”.

TCM synchronizes engine revolution according to the revolution control demand signal.
Shift Change System Diagram
PCIA0013E
SCIA6483E

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Lock-up ControlNCS001B4
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
Lock-up Operation Condition Table
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the torque
converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
SMOOTH LOCK-UP CONTROL
When shifting from the lock-up released state to the lock-up applied state, the current output to the torque con-
verter clutch solenoid is controlled with the TCM. In this way, when shifting to the lock-up applied state, the
torque converter clutch is temporarily set to the half-clutched state to reduce the shock.
Half-clutched State
The current output from the TCM to the torque converter clutch solenoid is varied to gradually increase the
torque converter clutch solenoid pressure.
In this way, the lock-up apply pressure gradually rises and while the torque converter clutch piston is put into
half-clutched status, the torque converter clutch piston operating pressure is increased and the coupling is
completed smoothly.
Slip Lock-up Control
In the slip region, the torque converter clutch solenoid current is controlled with the TCM to put it into the half-
clutched state. This absorbs the engine torque fluctuation and lock-up operates from low speed.
selector lever D position M5 position M4 position M3 position
Gear position 54543
Lock-up ×–×××
Slip lock-up ××–––
PCIA0014E