2006 INFINITI FX35 oil change

QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
ELS0003Y
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 18′ (–1.30°)
Nominal –0° 48′ (–0.80°)
Maximum –0° 18′ (–0.30°)
To t a l t o e - i nDistance Minimum 2.4 mm (0.09 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.19 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.28 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Nominal 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Maximum 0° 15′ (0.25°)
Front brake Pad repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit thickness 32.0 mm (1.260 in)
Rear brake Pad repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit thickness 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 161.5 - 171.5 mm (6.358 - 6.752 in)
Depressed pedal height* More than 95 mm (3.74 in)
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank90 23 - 3/4 gal
Coolant (With reservoir tank)VQ35DE 8.6 9 - 1/8 qt
VK45DE 10.0 10 - 5/8 qt
Engine(VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine(VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5.8 6 - 1/8 qt
Without oil filter change 5.2 5 - 1/2 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.0 7 - 3/8 qt
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Differential carrierFront 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Air conditioning systemCompressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb
2006

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM AT-35
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
AT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
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

AT-36
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
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

AT-38
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Engine Brake ControlNCS001B5

The forward one-way clutch transmits the drive force from the engine to the rear wheels. But the reverse
drive from the rear wheels is not transmitted to the engine because the one-way clutch is idling.
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.

The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls
the coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve controls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveNCS001B6
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valve In order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive,
the line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pres-
sure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeve Adjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valve When the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(front brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valve Adjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston
and low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve A Adjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve B Adjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valve When the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valve When the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low
reverse clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AT-73
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
AT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX4526 Slips/Will
Not
Engage Lock-up is not
released.
Refer to AT-217,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" . ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. Engine speed signalAT-123
4. Turbine revolution sensor AT- 11 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-125
6. CAN communication lineAT-104
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-2949. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
27 No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 or
M
1 → M2 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
4. CAN communication line AT-104
5. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
6. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converter
AT-294
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-315
10. Gear systemAT-274
11. Direct clutchAT-332
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 , "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-20, "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT-294
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AT-74
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
28 Slips/Will
Not
Engage No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
2 → D3 or
M
2 → M3 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valve AT- 1 7 7,
AT- 1 5 8
4. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
5. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 3 1 5
10. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 2 9
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-18, "
Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 ,
"Cross-sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-
20, "Cross-sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
29No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
3 → D4 or
M
3 → M4 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 7 3,
AT- 1 4 6

4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 7 1
,
AT- 1 5 0
5. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 4
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
10. Input clutchAT- 3 1 7
11. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 2 9
13. Direct clutchAT- 3 3 2
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AT-75
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
AT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
30 Slips/Will
Not
Engage No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 or
M
4 → M5 . ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
5. CAN communication line AT-104
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-294
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
10. Front brake (brake band)AT-294
11. Input clutchAT-317
12. Gear systemAT-274
13. High and low reverse clutchAT-329
31 When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
or M
5 → M4 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT-139
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT-171,
AT-150
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT-175,
AT-154
5. CAN communication line AT-104
6. Line pressure test AT- 5 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-239
OFF vehicle 8. Torque converter
AT-294
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-312
10. Input clutchAT-317
11. Gear systemAT-274
12. High and low reverse clutchAT-329
13. Direct clutchAT-332
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AT-82
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
45 Slips/Will
Not
Engage With selector lever in
“D” position, driving is
not possible. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. PNP switchAT- 11 2
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 1
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 6. Torque converter
AT- 2 9 4
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 2
8. 1st one-way clutchAT- 3 2 3
9. Gear systemAT- 2 7 4
10. Reverse brakeAT- 2 9 4
11. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-18, "
Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT- 1 9 ,
"Cross-sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT-
20, "Cross-sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18,
"Cross-sectional View (2WD Models)" , AT-19, "Cross-sec-
tional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 2 0 , "Cross-
sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)" ) AT- 2 9 4
46
With selector lever in
“R” position, driving is
not possible. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
3. PNP switchAT- 11 2
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 1
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 6. Gear system
AT- 2 7 47. Output shaftAT- 2 9 4
8. Reverse brakeAT- 2 9 4
47 Does Not
Change Does not change M5
→ M4.
Refer to AT-219, "A/T
Does Not Shift: 5th
Gear → 4th Gear" . ON vehicle 1. PNP switch
AT- 11 2
2. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 3
3. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 1
4. Manual mode switchAT- 1 6 6
5. ATF pressure switch 1AT- 1 7 1
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 9
OFF vehicle 8. Front brake (brake band) AT- 2 9 4
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