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To check the ATF level, insert the ATF level gauge until
the cap contacts the top of the charging pipe, with the
gauge reversed from the normal inserted position as
shown.
8. Check the ATF condition.
If the ATF is very dark or has some burned smell, there may be an internal problem with the transmis-
sion. Refer to AT- 1 7 6 , "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS" . Flush the transmission cooling
system after repairing the transmission.
If the ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmis-
sion cooler lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing the transmission.
9. Install the ATF level gauge in the ATF charging pipe and install the level gauge bolt.
10. Tighten the level gauge bolt to specification.
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningECS00CDS
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.
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6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmission 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.
14. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm
2 (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. Perform AT- 1 4 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING 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.
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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 6 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE" .
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1mm (0.040 in) in size or metal
powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1mm (0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T fluid
cooler/radiator must be replaced and the inspection procedure is
ended. Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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Cross-Sectional View (2WD models)ECS00CDT
1. Front planetary gear2. Mid planetary gear 3. Rear planetary gear
4. Direct clutch 5. High and low reverse clutch 6. Reverse brake
7. Drum support 8. Forward brake 9. Low coast brake
10. Input shaft 11. Torque converter 12. Oil pump
13. Front brake 14. 3rd one-way clutch 15. Input clutch
16. 1st one-way clutch 17. Control valve with TCM 18. Forward one-way clutch
19. Rear extension 20. Output shaft
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Cross-Sectional View (4WD models)ECS00CDU
1. Front planetary gear2. Mid planetary gear 3. Rear planetary gear
4. Direct clutch 5. High and low reverse clutch 6. Reverse brake
7. Drum support 8. Forward brake 9. Low coast brake
10. Input shaft 11. Torque converter 12. Oil pump
13. Front brake 14. 3rd one-way clutch 15. Input clutch
16. 1st one-way clutch 17. Control valve with TCM 18. Forward one-way clutch
19. Adapter case 20. Output shaft
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Shift MechanismECS00CDV
The automatic transmission uses compact triple 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 clutch3. Direct clutch
4. High and low reverse clutch 5. Reverse brake6. Forward brake
7. Low coast brake 8. 1st one-way clutch9. Forward one-way clutch
10. 3rd one-way clutch 11. Front sun gear12. Input shaft
13. Mid internal gear 14. Front internal gear15. Rear carrier
16. Rear sun gear 17. Mid sun gear18. Front carrier
19. Mid carrier 20. Rear internal gear21. Output shaft
22. Parking gear 23. Parking pawl
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Name of the PartAbbreviation 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) Fwd/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 OWCAllows 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) Fwd OWCAllows the mid sun gear (17) to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens it
for reverse rotation.
3rd one-way clutch (10) 3rd OWCAllows the front sun gear (11) to turn freely in the forward direction but fastens
it for reverse rotation.
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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/B
1st
OWC Fwd
OWC 3rd
OWC Remarks
P PARK POSITION
R REVERSE
POSITION
N NEUTRAL POSI-
TION
D 1st
Automatic shift
1 ⇔ 2⇔ 3⇔ 4⇔ 5
2nd
3rd4th
5th
1st
4 2nd
Automatic shift
3rd 1
⇔ 2⇔ 3⇔ 4
4th
3 1st
Automatic shift1⇔ 2⇔ 3⇐ 4
2nd
3rd 4th
2 1st
Automatic shift1⇔ 2⇐ 3⇐ 4
2nd
3rd4th
1 1st
Locks (held sta-tionary in 1st
gear)
1 ⇐ 2⇐ 3⇐ 4
2nd
3rd
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POWER TRANSMISSION
“N” Position
Since both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, torque from the input shaft drive is not trans-
mitted to the output shaft.
“P” Position
The same as for the “N” position, both the forward brake and the reverse brake are released, so torque
from the input shaft drive is not transmitted to the output shaft.
The parking pawl linked with the select lever meshes with the parking gear and fastens the output shaft
mechanically.
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1. Front brake 2. Input clutch3. Direct clutch
4. High and low reverse clutch 5. Reverse brake 6. Forward brake
7. Low coast brake 8. 1st one-way clutch9. Forward one-way clutch
10. 3rd one-way clutch 11. Front sun gear12. Input shaft
13. Mid internal gear 14. Front internal gear15. Rear carrier
16. Rear sun gear 17. Mid sun gear18. Front carrier
19. Mid carrier 20. Rear internal gear21. Output shaft
22. Parking gear 23. Parking pawl
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