2009 INFINITI QX56 check transmission fluid

A/T FLUIDTM-179
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
A/T FLUID
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000004187473
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fl uid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-8, "Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Before driving, the A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid temperatures of 30 ° to 50 ° C (86 ° to 122 ° F) using the “COLD”
range on the A/T fluid level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.
c. Check the A/T fluid level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint- free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid fr om the A/T fluid level gauge,
always use a lint-free paper, not a cloth.
e. Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe until the cap contacts the t op of the A/T fluid charging pipe
as shown.
CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert th e A/T fluid level gauge until
the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with
the gauge reversed from the normal inserted position.
f. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the A/T fluid level. If the A/T fluid level is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the
transmission through the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the tran smission with A/T fluid.
g. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
2. Warm up the engine and transmission.
3. Check for any A/T fluid leaks.
4. Drive the vehicle to increase the A/T fluid temperature to 80 ° C (176 ° F).
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A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-216, "Removal
and Installation (4WD)"
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TM-180
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A/T FLUID
5. Allow the A/T fluid temperature to fall to approximately 65°C (149 °F). Use the CONSULT-III to monitor the
A/T fluid temperature as follows:
NOTE:
The A/T fluid level will be significantly affected by t he A/T fluid temperature as shown. Therefore monitor
the A/T fluid temperature data using the CONSULT-III.
a. Connect CONSULT-III to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONI TOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-III.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
6. Re-check the A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approxi- mately 65 °C (149 °F) using the “HOT” range on the A/T fluid
level gauge as shown. The HOT range is between 50 ° - 80 ° C
(122 ° - 176 ° F).
CAUTION:
 When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,
always use lint-free paper, not a cloth.
 To check the A/T fluid level , insert the A/T fluid level
gauge until the cap contacts th e top of the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal
inserted position as shown.
7. Check the A/T fluid condition.  If the A/T fluid is very dark or has some burned smell, there
may be an internal problem with the transmission. Refer to
TM-183, "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning"
. Flush the transmission
cooling system after repairing the transmission.
 If the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmission cooler
lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing
the transmission.
8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
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A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-216, "Removal
and Installation (4WD)"
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A/T FLUIDTM-181
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Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000005892327
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fl uid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-8, "Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drai n plug hole, then install the drain
plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T
fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.
Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as
shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
 To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission o il coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-
sion oil cooler hose return line.
 When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the aux iliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is
about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount
of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.
CAUTION:
 If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
 Using ATF fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration
in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
 When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating
parts such as the exhaust parts.
 Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten t he A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification. Drain plug : Refer to
TM-201, "Oil Pan"
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A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants".
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to
TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)"
or TM-216, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
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OIL PANTM-201
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OIL PAN
Oil PanINFOID:0000000005880214
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to TM-181, "Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
2. Remove oil pan clips (1).
3. Remove oil pan (2).
4. Remove oil pan gasket.  : Vehicle front
 : Oil pan bolts
 Drain plug (3)
5. Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine c ause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, has
some burned smell, or contains foreign particles, friction material (clutches, band) may need replacement.
A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnis h build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and
clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
CAUTION:
If friction material is detected, flush th e transmission cooler after repair. Refer to TM-183, "A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning".
6. Remove magnets from oil pan.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.
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TM-202
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OIL PAN
2. Install the oil pan and new oil pan gasket. : Vehicle front
 : Oil pan bolts
 Clips (1)
 Drain plug (3)
CAUTION:
 Be sure the oil pan drain plug hole is located to the rear ofthe transmission assembly.
 Before installing oil pan bolts, remove any traces of old sealant from the sealing su rfaces and threaded holes.
 Do not reuse the oil pan gasket.
 Always replace the oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing.
 Partially install the oil pan bolts in a criss- cross pattern to prevent dislocation of the gasket.
3. Install new oil pan bolts and clips tighten in numerical order as shown.
4. Install drain plug with new gasket to oil pan and tighten to speci- fication.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Refill the A/T with fluid and check for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-
179, "Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
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Oil pan bolts : 7.9 N·m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
Drain plug : 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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TM-206
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CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
16. Disconnect TCM connectors.CAUTION:
Do not damage connectors.
17. Remove A/T assembly harness connector from control valve with TCM using suitable tool.
18. Disconnect TCM connector and transmission range switch con- nector
CAUTION:
Do not damage connectors.
Installation
CAUTION:
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage and fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/
T Fluid (ATF)".
1. Connect TCM connector and trans mission range switch connec-
tor.
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CONTROL VALVE WITH TCMTM-209
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11. Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector (A).
12. Securely fasten terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid tempera- ture sensor 2 harness with terminal clips
 : Terminal clip
13. Connect output speed sensor connector (1).
14. Securely fasten output speed sensor harness with terminal clip.
15. Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to TM-201, "Oil Pan"
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16. Pull up A/T assembly harness connector. CAUTION:
Do not damage connector.
17. Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
18. Connect A/T assembly harness connector.
19. Connect the negative battery terminal.
20. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)"
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF A/ T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-77, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to TM-201, "Oil Pan"
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CONTROL VALVE WITH TCMTM-211
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2. Install A/T fluid temperature sens or 2 (with bracket) in control
valve with TCM. Tighten A/T flui d temperature sensor 2 bolt to
the specified torque. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM
and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2".
CAUTION:
Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve with
TCM.
3. Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector (A).
4. Securely fasten A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness with ter- minal clip .
5. Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to TM-201, "Oil Pan"
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6. Connect the negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-77, "Removal and Installation"
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7. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
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