2006 INFINITI M35 oil change

QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N ( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Wheel turning
angle (Full turn)Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 36
20 (36.3)3945 (39.8)
Nominal 39
20 (39.3)4245 (42.8)
Maximum 40
20 (40.3)4345 (43.8)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 33
25 (33.4)33 20 (33.3)32 30 (32.5) Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1
10 (– 1.17)– 1 20 (– 1.33)– 1 40 (– 0.67)
Nominal – 0
40 (– 0.67)– 0 50 (– 0.83)– 0 10 (– 0.17)
Maximum – 0
10 (– 0.17)– 0 20 (– 0.33) 0 20 (0.33 )
Total toe-inDistance ( A – B )Minimum 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Maximum 5.5 mm (0.217 in)
Angle (left plus right )
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 7
(0.12)
Maximum 14
(0.23)
Front brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Rear brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 157 - 167 mm (6.18 - 6.57 in)
Pedal depressed height* 90 mm (3.54 in) or more
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank76 20 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank )VQ35DE 8.9 9 - 3/8 qt
VK45DE 10.4 11 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 5.5 5 - 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 4.9 5 - 1/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 6.7 7 - 1/8 qt
2006

A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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SHIFT CHANGE
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
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 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.
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AT-38
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Engine Brake ControlNCS001JV
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 ValveNCS001JW
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valveIn 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 sleeveAdjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valveWhen 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 valveAdjusts 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 AAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve BAdjusts 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 valveWhen 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 valveWhen 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
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageDoes not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer to AT-210, "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
Up Condition" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
3. Engine speed signalAT-124
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-126
6. CAN communication lineAT-105
7. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-2989. Oil pump assemblyAT-318
26Lock-up is not
released.
Refer to AT-212,
"Lock-Up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
3. Engine speed signalAT-124
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 11 7
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-126
6. CAN communication lineAT-105
7. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-2989. Oil pump assemblyAT-318
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 D2 or
M
1 M2 . ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-176,
AT-155
4. CAN communication lineAT-105
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT-298
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-318
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-321
10. Gear systemAT-278
11. Direct clutchAT-337
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" , AT- 1 8 ,
"Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r AT- 1 9 ,
"Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT-298
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
2 D3 or
M
2 M3 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT- 1 4 0
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 7 8,
AT- 1 5 9
4. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 9 8
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 8
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 3 2 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 7 8
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 3 5
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" ,
AT-18, "
Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r
AT-19, "
Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT- 2 9 8
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" , AT-18,
"Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r AT-19,
"Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT- 2 9 8
29No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
3 D4 or
M
3 M4 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT- 1 4 0
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 7 4,
AT- 1 4 7

4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 7 2
,
AT- 1 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 9 8
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 8
10. Input clutchAT- 3 2 3
11. Gear systemAT- 2 7 8
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 3 5
13. Direct clutchAT- 3 3 7
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 D5 or
M
4 M5 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT-172,
AT-151
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-176,
AT-155
5. CAN communication lineAT-105
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-298
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-318
10. Front brake (brake band)AT-298
11. Input clutchAT-323
12. Gear systemAT-278
13. High and low reverse clutchAT-335
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 D4
or M
5 M4 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Vehicle speed sensorꞏA/T and vehicle speed sensorꞏMTRAT- 11 9,
AT-140
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT-172,
AT-151
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-176,
AT-155
5. CAN communication lineAT-105
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT-236
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-298
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-318
10. Input clutchAT-323
11. Gear systemAT-278
12. High and low reverse clutchAT-335
13. Direct clutchAT-337
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWith selector lever in
“D” position, driving is
not possible.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
3. PNP switchAT- 11 3
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 2 7
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 9 8
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 3 1 8
8. 1st one-way clutchAT- 3 2 9
9. Gear systemAT- 2 7 8
10. Reverse brakeAT- 2 9 8
11. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" ,
AT-18, "
Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r
AT-19, "
Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT- 2 9 8
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for 2WD)" , AT-18,
"Cross-Sectional View (VK45DE Models for 2WD)" o r AT-19,
"Cross-Sectional View (AWD Models)" .)AT- 2 9 8
46With selector lever in
“R” position, driving is
not possible.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 5
3. PNP switchAT- 11 3
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 2 7
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle6. Gear systemAT- 2 7 87. Output shaftAT- 2 9 8
8. Reverse brakeAT- 2 9 8
47Does Not
ChangeDoes not change M5
M4.
Refer to AT-214, "
A/T
Does Not Shift: 5th
Gear 4th Gear" .ON vehicle1. PNP switchAT- 11 3
2. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 5 3
3. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 2 7
4. Manual mode switchAT- 1 6 7
5. ATF pressure switch 1AT- 1 7 2
6. CAN communication lineAT- 1 0 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 6
OFF vehicle 8. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 9 8
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT-53, "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 7.
4. 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.72).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 9 , "
Cruise Test - Part 1" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. 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.
7. 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.72).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Cannot Be Changed to Manual ModeNCS001QF
SYMPTOM:
Does not change to manual mode when manual shift gate is used.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH
Check manual mode switch. Refer to AT-167, "
DTC P1815 MANUAL MODE SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.