2007 NISSAN 350Z Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual

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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisNCS00024
A/T FLUID CHECK
A/T Fluid Leakage and A/T Fluid Level Check
Inspect for A/T fluid leakage and check the A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "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). Inspect the
amount of ATF. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D”
position.
5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down accel-
erator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot
from accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move selector lever to “N” position.
Fluid condition Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the ATF and check the A/
T main unit and the vehicle for
malfunctions (wire harnesses,
cooler pipes, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy Water in the fluidReplace the ATF and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of metal
powder mixed inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/TReplace the ATF and check for
improper operation of the A/T.
SAT638A
SAT647B
SAT513G
Stall speed: 2,700 – 3,000 rpm
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8. Cool down the ATF.
CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 with selector lever in “R” position.
Judgment Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall Test Standard Value Position
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the ATF reaches in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F), then inspect the amount of ATF and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The A/T fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driving.
Selector lever position
Expected problem location
“D” and “M” “R”
Stall speedHO

Forward brake

Forward one-way clutch

1st one-way clutch

3rd one-way clutch
OH

Reverse brake
LL

Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
HH

Line pressure low
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 1 → 2 Slipping in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 2 → 3 Slipping in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear High and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 3 → 4 Slipping in 4th or 5th gear Input clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” or “M” position 4 → 5 Slipping in 5th gear Front brake slippage
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3. After warming up remove the oil pressure detection plug and
install the oil pressure gauge [ST2505S001(J-34301-C)].
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use O- ring
attached to the oil pressure detection plug.
4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
5. Start the engine, then measure the line pressure at both idle and
the stall speed.
CAUTION:

Keep brake pedal pressed all the way down during mea-
surement.

When measuring the line pressure at the stall speed,
refer to AT- 4 9 , "
STALL TEST" .
6. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to AT-
246, "Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply ATF to O-ring.
Line Pressure
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SAT513G
SAT493G
Engine speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
“R” position “D” and “M” positions
At idle speed 425 – 465 (4.3 – 4.7, 62 – 67) 379 – 428 (3.9 – 4.4, 55 – 62)
At stall speed 1,605 – 1,950 (16.4 – 19.9, 233 – 283) 1,310 – 1,500 (13.4 – 15.3, 190 – 218)

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Judgment of Line Pressure Test
ROAD TEST
Description

The road test inspects overall performance of A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.

The road test is performed in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
Check Before Engine is Started" .
2. Check at idle. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
Check at Idle" .
3. Cruise test
–Inspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer to AT- 5 5 , "Cruise Test — Part 1" , AT- 5 7 , "Cruise Test —
Part 2" and AT- 5 8 , "Cruise Test — Part 3" .

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.
Judgment Possible cause
Idle speedLow 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 specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment
function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

A/T fluid temperature sensor malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Stall speedLine pressure does
not rise higher than
the line pressure for
idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment func-
tion.
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 position.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the
pressure 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 specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.

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Check Before Engine is StartedNCS00025
1. CHECK A/T CHECK INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on level surface.
2. Move selector lever to “P” position.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
Does A/T CHECK indicator lamp light up for about 2 seconds?
YES >> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform self-diagnostics and record all NG items on the AT- 4 4 , "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET"
. Refer to AT- 8 6 , "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 9 2 , "Diagnostic Procedure With-
out CONSULT-III" .
3. Go to AT- 5 3 , "
Check at Idle" .
NO >> Stop the road test and go to AT- 1 7 2 , "
A/T Check Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On" .
Check at IdleNCS00026
1. CHECK STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Park vehicle on level surface.
2. Move selector lever to “P” or “N” position.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Start engine.
Does the engine start?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Stop the road test and go to AT- 1 7 3 , "
Engine Cannot Be Started in “P” or “N” Position" .
2. CHECK STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
2. Move selector lever in “D”, “M” or “R” position.
3. Start engine.
Does the engine start in each position?
YES >> Stop the road test and go to AT- 1 7 3 , "Engine Cannot Be Started in “P” or “N” Position" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK “P” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Move selector lever to “P” position.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Push the vehicle forward or backward.
5. Engage the parking brake.
When you push the vehicle with disengaging the parking brake, does it move?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 7 3 , "In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed" on the AT- 4 4 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
NO >> GO TO 4.

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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 7 4 , "In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves" on the AT- 4 4 , "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 A/T is shifted from
“N” to “D”, is there an excessive shock?
YES >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 7 5 , "Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)" on the AT- 4 4 , "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 7 7 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position" on the AT- 4 4 ,
"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 5 , "Cruise Test — Part 1" , AT- 5 7 , "Cruise Test — Part 2" and AT- 5 8 , "Cruise Test —
Part 3" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 7 9 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position" on the AT- 4 4 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test. Go to AT- 5 5 , "Cruise Test — Part 1"
, AT- 5 7 , "Cruise Test — Part 2" and AT- 5 8 , "Cruise Test — Part 3" .

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Cruise Test — Part 1NCS00027
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 engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Starts from D
1 ?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 1 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 → D2 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift
-up D1 → D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 3 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 → D3 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
2 → D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 5 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 → D4 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
3 → D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 7 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
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5. CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 → D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 → D5 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
4 → D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 9 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D4 → D5" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
6. CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal: OFF) from D
5 , check lock-up from D5 to L/
U. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNALS” mode for “A/T”. Refer to AT- 8 4 , "
CONSULT-III REFER-
ENCE VALUE" .
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 1 , "
A/T Does Not Lock-up" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" , then continue the road test.
7. CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.
With CONSULT-III
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNALS” mode for “A/T”. Refer to AT- 8 4 , "
CONSULT-III REFER-
ENCE VALUE" .
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 3 , "
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
8. CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.
With CONSULT-III
Select “TCC SOLENOID” with the “MAIN SIGNALS” mode for “A/T”. Refer to AT- 8 4 , "
CONSULT-III REFER-
ENCE VALUE" .
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 4 , "
Lock-up Is Not Released" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET" , then continue the road test.
9. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 → D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position and engine speed. AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
When the A/T shift
-down D5 → D4 , does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to AT- 5 7 , "
Cruise Test — Part 2" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 9 5 , "
Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAG-
NOSTIC WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test. Go to AT- 5 7 , "Cruise Test — Part 2" .