AT-38
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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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.)
PRECAUTIONS BR-3
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NFS000LN
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNFS000LO
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for Brake SystemNFS000TE
Clean dust on front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.
Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”. MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use new brake fluid.
Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use a flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench when installing
brake tube.
When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect con-
nectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
negative terminal.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-24, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" (Front disc
brake), BR-30, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" (Rear disc brake).
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then clean with a dust collector.
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SBR686C
BR-20
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep rotor clean, from brake fluid.
Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-24, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000MB
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shims from torque member.
CAUTION:
When removing pad retainer from torque member, lift pad
retainer in the direction shown by arrow (shown in the fig-
ure) so as not to deform it.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) or silicone-based grease to the
both sides of inner shim and outer shim, install inner shim and
inner shim cover to inner pad, and outer shim and outer shim
cover to outer pad.
2. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) or silicone-based grease to pad contact surface on pad retainers, and install pad retainers and
pads to torque member.
CAUTION:
Inner pad and outer pad have pad-return mechanism on
upper side of pad retainer. When installing pad to torque
member, be sure to install pad return lever to pad wear sen-
sor securely.
3. Install cylinder body to torque member. CAUTION:
When replacing pads with new ones, press in piston until pads can be installed. In this case, care-
fully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank because brake fluid will return to master cylinder
reservoir tank.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19, "
Components" .
5. Secure disc rotor with wheel nuts. Depress brake pedal a few times until it gets a responsive touch.
6. Check brake for drag.
7. Install tires to vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000MC
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
SBR556E
SBR557E
FRONT DISC BRAKE BR-21
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4. Remove union bolts and torque member bolts, and remove
brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
5. Remove disc rotor. CAUTION:
Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when
removing disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub, which were marked at the time of removal
when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19,
"Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing torque member to vehicle, wipe oil and grease on washer seats on steering
knuckle and mounting surface of torque member.
3. Install a projection of brake hose metal fitting by aligning with protrusions on cylinder body, and tighten union bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-19, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer for union bolts.
Assemble brake hose securely on caliper assembly.
4. After installing caliper assembly, refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
5. Install tires to vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000MD
NOTE:
Do not remove torque member, brake pads, shims, shim covers and pad retainers, when disassembling or
assembling cylinder body.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove caliper assembly from vehicle. Refer to BR-20,
"Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly" .
2. Remove sliding pin bolts from cylinder body, and remove pads, shims, shim covers and pad retainers from torque member.
CAUTION:
When removing pad retainer from torque member, lift the
pad retainer in the direction shown by arrow (shown in the
figure) so as not to deform it.
SFIA0140E
SBR556E
BR-26
REAR DISC BRAKE
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WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep rotor clean, from brake fluid.
Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-30, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000MG
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove sliding pin bolt (one on top).
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shim from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to the backside of pad and to both sides of shim, and install inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and install the outer shim to outer pad.
2. Install pad retainer and mount pad assemblies to torque member.
3. Push piston in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member. CAUTION:
When replacing pads with new ones, press in piston until pads can be installed. In this case, care-
fully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank because brake fluid will return to master cylinder
reservoir tank.
4. Install sliding pin bolt (one on top) and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to BR-25, "
Components" .
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Install tires to the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000MH
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt and torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
5. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when
removing disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
1: Apply rubber grease.
2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
3: Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant.
: Apply brake fluid.
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REAR DISC BRAKE BR-27
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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor. CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub, which were marked at the time of removal
when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-25, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe off oil and grease on washer seats on axle
assembly and mounting surface of caliper assembly.
3. Install brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-25,
"Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer for union bolts.
Securely install brake hose to protrusion on caliper assembly.
4. After installing caliper assembly, refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
5. Install tires to the vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000MI
NOTE:
Do not remove torque member, brake pads, shims, shim cover and pad retainers, when disassembling or
assembling cylinder body.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolts, and then remove brake pads, shims, shim cover, and pad retainer from torque
member and cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pads, shims, shim cover and pad retainer from torque member.
2. Remove sliding pin boot from torque member.
3. As shown in the figure, using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove retaining ring from cylinder body.
4. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
SBR028A
BRD0041D
BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000N3
FunctionsNFS000N4
VDC
In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.
SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS
The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.
Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.
TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
SFIA1160E
BRC-28
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when turning ignition switch ON, ABS warning lamp turned on. Make t hat ABS
warning lamp turned off while driving vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-
diagnosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for wheels, check wheel sensor circuit and also check ABS actu ator and
electric unit (control unit) power voltage.
Note 2: If multiple malfunctions are detected including CAN communication line [U1000], perform diagnosis for CAN communication line
first.
Note 3: “ACTUATOR RLY” on the CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results indicates the malfunction of actuator relay or circuit. Actuat or relay
is imbedded in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Note 4:Only AWD models. DECEL G SEN SET
[C1160] (Note 4) Neutral position correction of decel G sensor is not finished. BRC-51, "
When “DECEL G
SEN SET” Appears on Self-
diagnostic Results Display
(AWD Models)"
BRC-7, "Calibration of Decel G
Sensor (AWD Models)"
VARIANT CODING
[C1170] V coding is not functioning. ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and circuit
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunctioning.
BRC-38, "
Engine System"
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine ETC system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine CAN system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine torque down system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1136] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine control system is malfunctioning.
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000] When a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not transmitting
or receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more. BRC-52, "
CAN Communication
Circuit" (Note 2)
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system