QUICK REFERENCE CHART: VERSA
2008
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001903536
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 52.0 13 3/4 gal 11 1/2 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change 3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
Without oil filter change 3.7 3 7/8 qt 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level) 6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qt
CVT fluid 8.3 8 3/4 qt 7 1/4 qt
Brake and clutch fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil Typ e 1
120 m4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl oz
Typ e 2 100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl oz
AT-4
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................210
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ...............................213
Removal and Installation .......................................213
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..................................216
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators ...........216
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch ......................219
Revolution Sensor .................................................221
Turbine Revolution Sensor (Power Train Revolu-
tion Sensor) ...........................................................
222
Differential Side Oil Seal ........................................223
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................225
Removal and Installation .......................................225
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ..............................226
Removal and Installation .......................................226
OVERHAUL .....................................................230
Component ............................................................230
Oil Channel ............................................................237
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings and
Thrust Washers .....................................................
238
Location of Snap Rings .........................................239
DISASSEMBLY ...............................................240
Disassembly ..........................................................240
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............257
Manual Shaft .........................................................257
Oil Pump ................................................................260
Control Valve Assembly ........................................263
Control Valve Upper Body .....................................272
Control Valve Lower Body .....................................276
Reverse Clutch ......................................................279
High Clutch ............................................................284
Forward and Overrun Clutches .............................288
Low & Reverse Brake ............................................295
Rear Internal Gear and Forward Clutch Hub .........299
Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction
Pinion Gear and Bearing Retainer .........................
302
Band Servo Piston Assembly ................................307
Final Drive .............................................................313
ASSEMBLY ......................................................318
Assembly (1) .........................................................318
Adjustment (1) .......................................................319
Assembly (2) .........................................................325
Adjustment (2) .......................................................330
Assembly (3) .........................................................333
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
341
General Specification ............................................341
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....341
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/Releases
.
341
Stall Speed ............................................................341
Line Pressure ........................................................341
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Wash-
ers and Snap Rings ..............................................
341
Control Valves .......................................................343
Accumulator ..........................................................343
Clutches and Brakes .............................................343
Final Drive .............................................................345
Planetary Carrier ...................................................345
Oil Pump ...............................................................345
Input Shaft .............................................................345
Reduction Pinion Gear ..........................................345
Band Servo ...........................................................345
Output Shaft ..........................................................346
Bearing Retainer ...................................................346
Total End Play .......................................................346
Reverse Clutch End Play ......................................346
Removal and Installation .......................................346
Shift Solenoid Valves ............................................346
Solenoid Valves ....................................................346
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................347
Revolution Sensor .................................................347
Dropping Resistor .................................................347
Turbine Revolution Sensor (Power Train Revolu-
tion Sensor) ...........................................................
347
PRECAUTIONS
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• 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.
• Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to
Refer to .
• After overhaul, refill the A/T with new ATF.
• When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is drained. Old A/T fluid 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
MA-22, "
Changing A/T Fluid", MA-22, "Checking A/T Fluid".
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ATF COOLER SERVICE
If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T oil cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. Check Service Bulletins for latest A/T oil cooler cleaning pro-
cedure. For radiator replacement, refer to Refer to CO-11
.
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE
The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:
• External leaks in the hub weld area.
• Converter hub is scored or damaged.
• Converter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.
• Steel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.
• Pump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.
• Vehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)
• Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.
• Internal malfunction of stator roller clutch.
• Heavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).
• Steel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged — indicates that lining material came from converter.
The torque converter should not be replaced if:
• The fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.
• The threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.
• A/T malfunction did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch plate lin-
ing material in unit and inside the fluid filter.
• Vehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter clutch
dampener plate lining has seen excess wear by vehicles operated in heavy and/or constant traffic, such as
taxi, delivery or police use.
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
• A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the OD OFF indicator lamp or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table
on AT-78, "
Diagnosis Procedure without CONSULT-III" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic
result.
• The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
Always perform the procedure “HOW TO ERASE DTC” on AT-36, "
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC)" to complete the repair and avoid unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
• The following self-diagnostic items can be detected using ECM self-diagnostic results mode* only when the
OD OFF indicator lamp does not indicate any malfunctions.
-PNP switch
- A/T 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear function
*: For details of OBD-II, refer to AT- 3 6
.
•Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-lock-
ing type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-65
.
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703372
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly. Refer to EM-72, "Removal and Installation".
1. A/T fluid level gauge 2. A/T fluid charging pipe 3. O-ring
4. Fluid cooler tube 5. Copper washer 6. Bracket
7. Fluid cooler tube 8. A/T assembly 9. Engine mounting bracket (LH)
10. Bracket A. Refer to "INSTALLATION".
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2. Disconnect the following connectors and remove the wire har-
ness.
• Turbine revolution sensor (power train revolution sensor) har-
ness connector (1)
• Terminal cord assembly harness connector (2)
• PNP switch connector (3)
• Revolution sensor harness connector (4)
3. Remove the four drive plate to torque converter bolts.
NOTE:
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise as viewed from front of engine
for access to drive plate to torque converter bolts.
4. Put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the drive plate or torque converter.
5. Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
6. Separate the transaxle from the engine.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
7. If necessary, remove the following from the transaxle:
• Revolution sensor
• Turbine revolution sensor (powertrain revolution sensor)
• Fluid cooler tubes (1) and copper washers
• A/T fluid level gauge (2) and charging pipe (3)
• PNP switch
• Air breather hose
• Engine mounting bracket (LH)
• Any necessary brackets
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001703396
*: Refer to MA-10.
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursINFOID:0000000001703397
• At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/ReleasesINFOID:0000000001703398
Stall SpeedINFOID:0000000001703399
Line PressureINFOID:0000000001703400
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Washers and Snap RingsINFOID:0000000001703401
NOTE:
EngineMR18DE
Automatic transaxle model RE4F03B
Automatic transaxle assembly Model code number 3CX0D
Transaxle gear ratio1st 2.861
2nd 1.562
3rd 1.000
4th 0.697
Reverse 2.310
Final drive 4.072
Recommended fluidGenuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or
Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*
Fluid capacity [ (US qt, Imp qt)]7.9 (8-3/8, 7)
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
Full throttle51 - 59
(32 - 37)97 - 105
(60 - 65)154 - 162
(96 - 101)150 - 158
(93 - 98)87 - 95
(54 - 59)40 - 48
(25 - 30)
Half throttle34 - 42
(21 - 26)62 - 70
(39 - 43)124 - 132
(77 - 82)69 - 77
(43 - 48)36 - 44
(22 - 27)19 - 27
(12 - 17)
Throttle position Selector lever positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
2.0/8“D” position 86 - 94 (53 - 58) 59 - 67 (37 - 42)
“D” position (OD OFF) 86 - 94 (53 - 58) 83 - 91 (52 - 57)
Stall revolution (rpm)2,310 - 2,770
Engine speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
“D”, “2” and “1” positions “R” position
Idle speed 500 (5.1, 73) 778 (7.9, 113)
Stall speed 1,173 (12.0, 170) 1,825 (18.6, 265)
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
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1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt, and remove brake hose from caliper assem-
bly.
4. Remove lock plate, and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble union bolt and copper washers to brake hose.
2. Position the L-shape metal fitting of the brake hose to the brake
caliper assembly positioning hole.
3. Tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-10,
"Hydraulic Circuit" .
4. Connect brake hose to brake tube on vehicle, and temporarily
tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible.
5. Secure it with lock plate.
6. Tighten flare nut to the specified torque with a flare nut torque
wrench. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
7. Install brake hose to vehicle, and tighten nuts to the specified
torque.
8. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Rear Brake Tube and HoseINFOID:0000000001703786
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove lock plate, and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect brake hose to brake tube on vehicle, and temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possi-
ble.
2. Secure it to bracket with lock plate.
3. Tighten flare nut to the specified torque with a flare nut torque wrench. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit"
.
4. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Inspection After InstallationINFOID:0000000001703787
CAUTION:
• Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace
applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is detected.
• If leak is detected at the connections, retighten it or replace the damaged part.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
On Board InspectionINFOID:0000000001703796
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
• Check pad thickness from check hole on cylinder body.
ComponentINFOID:0000000001703797
Standard thickness : 9.5 mm (0.374 in)
Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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1. Union bolt 2. Brake hose 3. Copper washer
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Cylinder body 8. Piston seal 9. Piston
10. Piston boot 11. Inner shim cover 12. Inner shim
13. Inner pad 14. Pad wear sensor 15. Pad retainer
16. Outer pad 17. Outer shim 18. Outer shim cover
19. Sliding pin 20. Sliding pin boot 21. Bushing
22. Torque member mounting bolt 23. Torque member⇐: Front
: Brake fluid 1: M-77 grease 2: Rubber grease
3: Polyglycol ether based lubricant 4: M7439 grease
Refer to GI section GI-8, "
Component" for symbol marks unless shown.
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