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TM-150
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A/T FLUID
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)
INFOID:0000000005148723
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fl uid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
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 drain 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 oil 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 auxiliary 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 the 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-192, "
Component".
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A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to TM-186, "
Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
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TM-152
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A/T FLUID COOLER
A/T FLUID COOLER
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningINFOID:0000000005148724
Whenever an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator must be
inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can become trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can bloc k or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the c ooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Position a drain pan under the A/T inlet and outlet fluid cooler tube to cooler hose connection.
2. Put a different color matching mark on each cooler tube to cooler hose connection to aid in assembly. CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching mark. Do not damage the tubes or hose.
3. Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet and outlet rubber hoses from the steel cooler tubes.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Drain any A/T fluid from the cooler hose.
5. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:
• Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.
• Spray cooler cleaner only wi th adequate ventilation.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis- sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until fluid flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
7. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
8. Wrap a shop rag around the tip of the air gun and the cooler out- let hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 490 - 883 kPa (5 - 9 kg/cm
2, 71 - 128 psi) through the cooler outlet hose
for 10 seconds to force out any remaining fluid.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connect the fluid cooler tubes to the A/T.
12. Remove the banjo bolts.
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TM-160
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ROAD TEST
YES >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Start the engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 5.
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 6.
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 7.
7.CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creeps forward when the transmission is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in the
“D” positions?
YES >> Go to TM-160, "Cruise Test - Part 1".
NO >> Record the malfunction and go to TM-160, "
Cruise Test - Part 1".
Cruise Test - Part 1INFOID:0000000005148731
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 - 80° C (122 - 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-III
Read off the gear positions.
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.
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 appropri-
ate speed.
• Refer to TM-265, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1
→ D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.
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TM-170
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OIL PAN
OIL PAN
Oil PanINFOID:0000000005148740
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to TM-150, "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 varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and
clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
CAUTION:
If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to TM-152, "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning".
6. Remove magnets from oil pan.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.
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OIL PANTM-171
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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 bo lts 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-
148, "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-172
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CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 and PlugINFOID:0000000005148741
COMPONENTS
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to TM-150, "
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
3. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
1. Transmission 2. Snap ring3. Sub-harness
4. Control valve with TCM 5. Bracket 6. A/T fluid temperature sensor 2
7. Oil pan gasket 8. Brackets9. Oil pan bolt
10. Oil pan 11. Magnet12. Drain plug
13. Drain plug gasket 14. Terminal cord assembly 15. O-ring
16. O-ring 17. Plug
A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (A) can be changed to plug (B), depending on vehicles.
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TM-180
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CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
12. Securely fasten output speed sensor (1) harness with terminalclip ( ).
13. Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
14. Pull up A/T assembly harness connector. CAUTION:
Do not damage connector.
15. Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
16. Connect A/T assembly harness connector.
17. Connect the negative battery terminal.
18. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-148, "
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
3. Disconnect A/T fluid temperat ure sensor 2 connector (A).
CAUTION:
Do not damage connector.
4. Straighten terminal clip ( ) to free A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness.
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TM-182
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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-170, "
Oil Pan".
6. Connect the negative battery terminal.
7. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-148, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PLUG
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
3. Remove plug (1) with bracket (2) from control valve with TCM.
4. Remove bracket (1) from plug (2).
5. Remove O-ring (1) from plug (2).
Installation
CAUTION:
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