AT-4Revision: 2006 July 2007 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) ........... .250
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
AT-8
PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions NCS001AP
Before connecting or disconnecting the A/T assembly har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect
the battery cable from the negative terminal. Because bat-
tery voltage is applied to TCM even if ignition switch is
turned OFF.
After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
“DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) Confirmation Procedure”.
If the repair is completed the DTC should not be displayed
in the “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
Always use the specified brand of ATF. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Use lint-free paper not cloth rags during work.
After replacing the ATF, dispose of the waste oil using the methods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc.
Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to
prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
Use lint-free paper or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could inter-
fere with the operation of the transmission.
Place disassembled parts in order for easier and proper assembly.
All parts should be carefully cleansed with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or
reassembly.
Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the transmission is disassembled.
It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.
The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced.
Place disassembled valve body parts in order for easier and proper assembly. Care will also prevent
springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.
Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.
Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings
and seals, or hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not use grease.
Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
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" .
SEF289H
SEF217U
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AT-53
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A/T CHECK
A/T Fluid Leakage and A/T Fluid Level Check
Check for A/T fluid leakage and check the A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
A/T Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the A/T fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the A/ T fluid temperature is 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F). Check the
amount of ATF. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D” position.
5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the accelerator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
Fluid condition Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state) Clutch, brake
scorched Replace the ATF and check the A/T
main unit and the vehicle for mal-
functions (wire harnesses, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudy Water in the fluid
Replace the ATF and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in Unusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/T Replace the ATF and check for
improper operation of the A/T.
SAT638A
SAT647B
SCIA7463E
Stall speed
VQ35DE engine: 2,650 - 2,950 rpm
VK45DE engine: 2,260 - 2,560 rpm
SAT514G
AT-56
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Judgement of Line Pressure Test
ROAD TEST
Description
The road test checks overall performance of the A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.
The road test is carried out in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer to AT- 5 7
.
2. Check at idle. Refer to AT- 5 7
.
3. Cruise test
Inspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer to AT- 5 8 , AT- 6 0 , AT- 6 1 .
Before beginning the road test, check the test procedure and inspection items.
Test all inspection items until the symptom is uncovered. Diagnose NG items when all road tests are com-
plete.
Judgement Possible cause
Idle speed Low for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”,
“M”) Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output.
For example
Oil pump wear
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue
Oil strainer oil pump pressure regulator valve passage oil leak
Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a spe-
cific position Possible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
High Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment func-
tion.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
ATF temperature sensor malfunction
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speed Line pressure does
not rise higher than
the line pressure for
idle. Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment function.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
TCM breakdown
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in ON state)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises,
but does not enter
the standard posi-
tion. Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the pres-
sure adjustment function.
For example
Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction
Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a spe-
cific position Possible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
AT-58
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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4. CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Start engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 2 , "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" on the AT- 4 7 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “D” position.
When the transmission is shifted from
“N” to “D”, is there an excessive shock?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 3 , "Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)" on the AT- 4 7 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
3. Release the brake for 4 to 5 seconds.
Does the vehicle creep backward?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 6 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position" on the AT- 4 7 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
7. CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creep forward when the A/T is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in the
“D” position?
YES >> Go to AT- 5 8 , "Cruise Test - Part 1" , AT- 6 0 , "Cruise Test - Part 2" , and AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part
3" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 9 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position" on the AT- 4 7 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
Cruise Test - Part 1NCS001BK
1. CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF. Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear positions. Refer to AT- 9 5 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 2 0 1 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" on the AT- 4 7 , "DIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS AT-191
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SYMPTOM:
Even though the selector lever is set in the “P” position, the parking mechanism is not actuated,
allowing the vehicle to be moved when it is pushed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK A/T POSITION
Check the A/T position. Refer to AT- 2 3 1 , "
Checking of A/T Position" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Adjust A/T position. Refer to AT- 2 3 1 , "
Adjustment of A/T
Position" .
2. CHECK PARKING COMPONENTS
Check parking components. Refer to AT- 2 5 0 , "
Parking Components (2WD Models Only)" (2WD models) or
AT- 2 9 4 , "
Disassembly" (AWD models).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 9 , "
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 >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.65).
SCIA2119E
SCIA5199E
AT-192
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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In “N” Position, Vehicle MovesNCS001HM
SYMPTOM:
Vehicle moves forward or backward when selecting “N” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK PNP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 2 , "TCM SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate PNP switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 11 2 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK A/T POSITION
Check the A/T position. Refer to AT- 2 3 1 , "
Checking of A/T Position" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust A/T position. Refer to AT- 2 3 1 , "
Adjustment of A/T
Position" .
3. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 9 , "
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 5.
NG >> Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged,
repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.67).
SCIA2119E
SAT638A
SCIA5199E
AT-194
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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4. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check the A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at idle with selector lever in “D” position. Refer
to AT- 5 4 , "
LINE PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG-1 >> Line pressure high: GO TO 6.
NG-2 >> Line pressure low: GO TO 7.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 9 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 4 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 1 2 , "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 9 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 9 4 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 1 2 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 9 4 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 2 9 4 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
SAT638A
SAT494G