2006 INFINITI M35 check transmission fluid

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
PREPARATION ......................................................... 10
Special Service Tools ............................................. 10
Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 11
A/T FLUID ................................................................. 12
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................
... 12
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 13
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning ...................................... 14
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM .......................................... 17
Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD) ... 17
Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD) ... 18
Cross-Sectional View (AWD 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 ...................................................... 37
Engine Brake Control ............................................. 38
Control Valve .......................................................... 38
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ............ 40
Introduction ............................................................ 40
OBD-II Function for A/T System ............................. 40
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II ............ 40
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ................. 40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................... 43
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 44
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ................................ 44
Fail-safe ................................................................. 44How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 46
A/T Electrical Parts Location .................................. 51
Circuit Diagram ....................................................... 52
Inspections before Trouble Diagnosis .................... 53
Check before Engine Is Started .............................. 57
Check at Idle ........................................................... 57
Cruise Test - Part 1 ................................................. 59
Cruise Test - Part 2 ................................................. 61
Cruise Test - Part 3 ................................................. 62
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ....... 63
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/Releases ... 63
Symptom Chart ....................................................... 64
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values ........... 89
CONSULT-II Function (A/T) .................................... 90
Diagnostic Procedure without CONSULT-II ..........103
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ............105
Description ............................................................105
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................105
Possible Cause .....................................................105
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................105
Wiring Diagram — AT — CAN ..............................106
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................107
DTC P0615 START SIGNAL CIRCUIT ...................108
Description ............................................................108
CONSULT-II Reference Value ..............................108
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................108
Possible Cause .....................................................108
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................108
Wiring Diagram — AT — STSIG ..........................109
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................110
DTC P0700 TCM .....................................................112
Description ............................................................112
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................112
Possible Cause .....................................................112
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................112
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................112
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .113
Description ............................................................113
CONSULT-II Reference Value ..............................113

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3rd Gear ............215
A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear
2nd Gear ...........217
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear
1st Gear ............218
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ....220
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................222
Control Device Removal and Installation ..............222
Control Rod Removal and Installation ..................226
Adjustment of A/T Position ...................................227
Checking of A/T Position ......................................228
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .....................................229
Description ............................................................229
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location .........229
Wiring Diagram — AT — SHIFT ...........................230
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................232
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..........................................236
C o n t r o l V a l v e W i t h T C M a n d A / T F l u i d Te m p e r a t u r e
Sensor 2 ...............................................................236
Parking Components (2WD Models Only) ............248
Rear Oil Seal (VQ35DE Models Only) ..................260
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models
Only) .....................................................................261
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...........................................269
Removal and Installation ......................................269
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ................................271
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ..............271
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ..............275
OVERHAUL .............................................................278
Components .........................................................278Oil Channel ...........................................................292
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ..........................295
DISASSEMBLY .......................................................298
Disassembly ..........................................................298
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ......................318
Oil Pump ...............................................................318
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-Way Clutch ...................321
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .....323
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low
Reverse Clutch Hub ..............................................329
High and Low Reverse Clutch ..............................335
Direct Clutch .........................................................337
ASSEMBLY .............................................................340
Assembly (1) .........................................................340
Adjustment ............................................................356
Assembly (2) .........................................................358
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....365
General Specifications ......................................... .365
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ......365
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/Releases .366
Stall Speed ............................................................366
Line Pressure ........................................................366
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................366
Turbine Revolution Sensor ....................................367
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor) ...367
Reverse Brake ......................................................367
Total End Play .......................................................367

PRECAUTIONS
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Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to
AT- 9 , "
ATF COOLER SERVICE" .
After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the ATF is drained. Old ATF will remain in torque con-
verter and ATF cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under “Changing A/T Fluid” in the AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
Service Notice or PrecautionsNCS001JF
ATF COOLER SERVICE
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to AT- 1 4 , "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning" . For radiator replacement, refer to CO-14, "RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE engine), CO-43,
"RADIATOR" (for VK45DE engine).
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the A/T CHECK indicator or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table
on AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic
result.
The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM mem-
ories.
Always perform the procedure on AT- 4 1 , "
HOW TO ERASE DTC" to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-54, "
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VQ35DE engine), EC-
764, "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VK45DE engine).
Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-102, "
HAR-
NESS CONNECTOR" .

AT-194
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT-298, "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT-236, "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 9.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.1).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-196
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT-298, "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
9. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT-236, "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 13.
10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
11 . CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 12.
12. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-198
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT-298, "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT-236, "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> GO TO 12.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-200
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT-298, "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT-236, "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> GO TO 12.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.23).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 9 , "
Cruise Test - Part 1" , AT-61, "Cruise Test - Part 2" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-202
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT-318, "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 8 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT-298, "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT-236, "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 11.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.10).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
9. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 9 , "
Cruise Test - Part 1" , AT-61, "Cruise Test - Part 2" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 10.
10. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
11 . DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.10).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.