2011 INFINITI QX56 clutch

TM-4
Component Inspection (Shift Lock Solenoid) ........159
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR ..161
Component Function Check ................................ ..161
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................161
Component Inspection (Selector Lever Position
Indicator) ................................................................
163
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................165
SYSTEM SYMPTOM ...................................... .165
Symptom Table ................................................... ..165
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................... ..175
A/T FLUID ....................................................... .175
Inspection ............................................................ ..175
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............176
A/T SHIFT SELECTOR ................................... .176
Exploded View ..................................................... ..176
Removal and Installation .......................................176
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................177
CONTROL CABLE ..........................................178
Exploded View ..................................................... ..178
Removal and Installation .......................................178
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................179
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR ..180
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..180
TOW MODE SWITCH ......................................181
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..181
CONTROL VALVE & TCM ..............................182
Exploded View ..................................................... ..182
Removal and Installation .......................................182
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................186
PARKING COMPONENTS ..............................187
2WD ........................................................................ ..187
2WD : Exploded View ............................................187
2WD : Removal and Installation ............................187
2WD : Inspection ...................................................190
REAR OIL SEAL ..............................................192
2WD ........................................................................ ..192
2WD : Exploded View ............................................192
2WD : Removal and Installation ............................192
2WD : Inspection ...................................................193
4WD ........................................................................ ..193
4WD : Exploded View ............................................193
4WD : Removal and Installation ............................193
4WD : Inspection and Adjustment .........................194
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR .............................195
2WD ........................................................................ ..195
2WD : Exploded View ...........................................195
2WD : Removal and Installation ............................195
2WD : Inspection and Adjustment .........................198
AIR BREATHER HOSE ....................................199
2WD ........................................................................ .199
2WD : Exploded View ...........................................199
2WD : Removal and Installation ............................199
4WD ........................................................................ .200
4WD : Exploded View ...........................................200
4WD : Removal and Installation ............................200
FLUID COOLER SYSTEM ...............................202
Exploded View ..................................................... .202
Removal and Installation .......................................202
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................204
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...205
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ..........................205
2WD ........................................................................ .205
2WD : Exploded View ...........................................205
2WD : Removal and Installation ............................205
2WD : Inspection and Adjustment .........................207
4WD ........................................................................ .207
4WD : Exploded View ...........................................208
4WD : Removal and Installation ............................208
4WD : Inspection and Adjustment .........................210
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..211
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ..........................211
Exploded View ..................................................... .211
Oil Channel ...........................................................222
Location of Needle Bearings and Bearing Races .222
Location of Snap Rings .........................................225
Disassembly ..........................................................226
Assembly ..............................................................243
Inspection ..............................................................267
OIL PUMP, 2346 BRAKE, FRONT BRAKE
PISTON .............................................................
270
Exploded View ..................................................... .270
Disassembly ..........................................................270
Assembly ..............................................................274
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................277
UNDER DRIVE CARRIER, FRONT BRAKE
HUB ..................................................................
279
Exploded View ..................................................... .279
Disassembly ..........................................................279
Assembly ..............................................................280
Inspection ..............................................................280
FRONT CARRIER, INPUT CLUTCH, REAR
INTERNAL GEAR .............................................
282
Exploded View ..................................................... .282
Disassembly ..........................................................283
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TM-5
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Assembly .............................................................
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Inspection ..............................................................286
MID SUN GEAR, REAR SUN GEAR, HIGH
AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH HUB ..............
287
Exploded View .................................................... ..287
Disassembly ..........................................................287
Assembly ...............................................................289
Inspection ..............................................................291
HIGH AND LOW REVERSE CLUTCH .............292
Exploded View .................................................... ..292
Disassembly ..........................................................292
Assembly ...............................................................293
Inspection ..............................................................293
DIRECT CLUTCH .............................................294
Exploded View .................................................... ..294
Disassembly ..........................................................294
Assembly ............................................................. ..294
Inspection ..............................................................295
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
296
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
296
General Specification .......................................... ..296
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ......296
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
es ...........................................................................
297
Stall Speed ............................................................297
Torque Converter ..................................................297
Total End Play .......................................................298
Reverse Brake Clearance .....................................298
Front Brake Clearance ..........................................298
2346 Brake Clearance ...........................................298
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PRECAUTIONSTM-7
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 Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
 Use lint-free paper or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere
with the operation of the transmission.
 Place disassembled parts in order for easier and proper assembly.
 All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or
reassembly.
 Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be repl aced any time the A/T is disassembled.
 It is very important to perform func tional tests whenever they are indicated.
 The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced.
Place disassembled valve body parts in order for easier and proper assembly. Care will also prevent springs
and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.
 Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.
 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. Never use grease.
 Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
 When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the ATF is drained. Old ATF will remain in torque con- verter and ATF cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under “Changing” when changing ATF. Refer to TM-94, "
Changing".
 Occasionally, the parking gear may be locked with the to rque insufficiently released, when stopping the vehi-
cle by shifting the selector lever from “D” or “R” to “P” position with the brake pedal depressed.
In this case, the shock with a thud caused by the abrupt release of torque may occur when shifting the selec-
tor lever from “P” posit ion to other positions.
However, this symptom is not a malfunction which results in the damage of parts.
Service Notice or PrecautionINFOID:0000000006274263
ATF COOLER SERVICE
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc. ), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiat or or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to TM-97,
"Cleaning". For radiator replacement, refer to CO-13, "Exploded View".
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TM-8
< PREPARATION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000006226736
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST33400001
(J-26082)
Drift
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 47 mm (1.85 in) dia.  Installing rear oil seal (2WD)
 Installing oil pump housing oil seal
KV31102400
(J-34285 and J-34285-87)
Clutch spring compressor
a: 320 mm (12.60 in)
b: 174 mm (6.85 in)  Installing reverse brake
return spring retainer
 Removing and installing 2346 brake spring retain- er
KV31103800
Clutch spring compressor
1. M12 ×1.75P Removing and installing front brake spring retainer
ST25850000
(J-25721-A)
Sliding hammer
a: 179 mm (7.05 in)
b: 70 mm (2.76 in)
c: 40 mm (1.57 in)
d: M12X1.75P Remove oil pump assembly
NT086
NT423
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COMPONENT PARTSTM-11
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NOTE:
The following components are included in the control valve & TCM (17).
TCM
 Input speed sensor 1, 2
 A/T fluid temperature sensor
 Transmission range switch
 Direct clutch solenoid valve
 High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve
 Input clutch solenoid valve
 Front brake solenoid valve
 Low brake solenoid valve
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve
 2346 brake solenoid valve
 Line pressure solenoid valve
 Torque converter clutch solenoid valve
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226739
Name Function
TCM TM-12, "
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : TCM"
Transmission range switchTM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Transmission Range Switch"
Output speed sensor TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Output Speed Sensor"
Input speed sensor 1
TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Speed Sensor"Input speed sensor 2
A/T fluid temperature sensorTM-12, "
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor"
Input clutch solenoid valve TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Front brake solenoid valve TM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Front Brake Solenoid Valve"
Direct clutch solenoid valveTM-12, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Direct Clutch Solenoid Valve"
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveTM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : High and Low Reverse Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Low brake solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Low Brake Solenoid Valve"
Anti-interlock solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Anti-interlock Solenoid Valve"
2346 brake solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : 2346 Brake Solenoid Valve"
Torque converter clutch solenoid valveTM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve"
Line pressure solenoid valve TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Line Pressure Solenoid Valve"
Accelerator pedal position sensor TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor"
Manual mode switch TM-13, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Manual Mode Switch"
Tow mode switch TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Tow Mode Switch"
A/T CHECK indicator lampTM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp"
Tow mode indicator lamp* TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Tow Mode Indicator Lamp"
Selector lever position indicator TM-14, "A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Selector Lever Position Indicator"
Stop lamp switch BRC-15, "Stop Lamp Switch"
Yaw rate/side G sensorBRC-15, "Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensor"
Starter relay STR-6, "System Description"
ECMEC-35, "ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
BCM BCS-6, "BODY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
Combination meter MWI-9, "METER SYSTEM : System Description"
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) BRC-16, "System Description"
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TM-12
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
COMPONENT PARTS
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : TCM
INFOID:0000000006226740
 The TCM consists of a microcomputer and connectors for signal input and output and for power supply. The
TCM controls the A/T.
 The TCM is integral with the control valve assembly and built into the A/T assembly.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Tr ansmission Range SwitchINFOID:0000000006226741
 The transmission range switch incorpor ates four contact switches. Each contact switch transmits an ON/
OFF signal to the TCM.
 The TCM judges a select lever position from a comb ination of ON/OFF signals transmitted from each con-
tact switch.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Speed SensorINFOID:0000000006226742
The input speed sensor detects input shaft rpm (revolutions per minute). It is located on the input side of the A/
T. Monitors revolution of sensor 1 and sensor 2 for non-standard conditions.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Output Speed SensorINFOID:0000000006226743
The output speed sensor detects the revolution of t he parking gear and emits a pulse signal. The pulse signal
is transmitted to the TCM which converts it into vehicle speed.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : A/T Fluid Temperature SensorINFOID:0000000006226744
The A/T fluid temperature sensor detects the A/T fluid temperature and transmits a signal to the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Input Clutch Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226745
 The Input clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the TCM in response to signals transmitted from the trans-
mission range switch, output speed sensor and accelerato r pedal position sensor. Gears will then be shifted
to the optimum position.
 The Input clutch solenoid valve controls the input cl utch control valve in response to a signal transmitted
from the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Front Brake Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226746
 The front brake solenoid valve is controlled by the TC M in response to signals transmitted from the transmis-
sion range switch, output speed sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor. Gears will then be shifted to
the optimum position.
 The front brake solenoid valve controls the front brak e control valve in response to a signal transmitted from
the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Direc t Clutch Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226747
 The direct clutch solenoid valve is controlled by t he TCM in response to signals transmitted from the trans-
mission range switch, output speed sensor and accelerato r pedal position sensor. Gears will then be shifted
to the optimum position.
 The direct clutch solenoid valve controls the direct clutch control valve in response to a signal transmitted
from the TCM.
Select lever position Transmission range switch
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
POFFOFFOFFOFF
RONOFFOFFON
NONONOFFOFF
D and M ONONONON
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : High and Lo w Reverse Clutch Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226748
 The high and low reverse clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the TCM in response to signals transmitted
from the transmission range switch, output speed sens or and accelerator pedal position sensor. Gears will
then be shifted to the optimum position.
 The high and low reverse clutch solenoid valve controls the high and low reverse clutch control valve in response to a signal transmitted from the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Lo w Brake Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226749
 The low brake solenoid valve is controlled by the TC M in response to signals transmitted from the transmis-
sion range switch, output speed sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor. Gears will then be shifted to
the optimum position.
 The low brake solenoid valve controls the low brake control valve in response to a signal transmitted from
the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Anti-interlock Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226750
 Anti-interlock solenoid valve prevents the simultaneous activation of the input clutch and the low brake.
 The anti-interlock solenoid valve is an ON/OFF type solenoid valve.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : 2 346 Brake Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226751
 The 2346 brake solenoid valve is controlled by the TC M in response to signals transmitted from the trans-
mission range switch, output speed sensor and accelera tor pedal position sensor. Gears will then be shifted
to the optimum position.
 The 2346 brake solenoid valve controls the 2346 brake c ontrol valve in response to a signal transmitted from
the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Torque Co nverter Clutch Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226752
The torque converter clutch solenoid va lve is activated, with the gear in D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, M2, M3, M4,
M5, M6 and M7 by the TCM in response to signals tr ansmitted from the output speed sensor and accelerator
pedal position sensor. Torque converter clut ch piston operation will then be controlled.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Line Pressure Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006226753
The line pressure solenoid valve regulates the oil pum p discharge pressure to suit the driving condition in
response to a signal transmitted from the TCM.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Accele rator Pedal Position SensorINFOID:0000000006226754
 The accelerator pedal position sensor is installed on the upper end of the accelerator pedal assembly.
 The accelerator pedal position sensor detects the accelerator position.
 The accelerator pedal position sensor transform the a ccelerator pedal position into output voltage, and emit
the voltage signal to the ECM. Then, the TCM receives accelerator pedal position signal from the ECM via
CAN communication.
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Manual Mode SwitchINFOID:0000000006226755
 The manual mode switch [mode select switch and position se lect switch (shift-up/shift-down)] is installed in
the A/T shift selector assembly.
 The mode select switch detects the position (the main shift gate side or manual shift gate side) of the selec-
tor lever and transmits a manual mode signal or a not manual mode signal to the combination meter. Then,
the TCM receives a manual mode signal or non-manual mode signal from the combination meter.
 The position select switch (shift-up) detects that the se lector lever is shifted to the shift-up side of the manual
shift gate and transmits a manual mode shift up signal to the combination meter. Then, the TCM receives a
manual mode shift up signal from the combination meter.
 The position select switch (shift-down) detects that the selector lever is shifted to the shift-down side of the
manual shift gate and transmits a manual mode shift down signal to the combination meter. Then, the TCM
receives a manual mode shift down signal from the combination meter.
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TM-16
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION : Cross-Sectional ViewINFOID:0000000006226762
2WD MODELS
4WD MODELS
1. Low brake 2. Drum support 3. Reverse brake
4. Direct clutch 5. High and low reverse clutch 6. 2nd one-way clutch
7.
*1Rear carrier 8. Mid carrier 9. Input clutch
10.
*2Front sun gear 11 .*3Front carrier 12. Under drive carrier
13. 1st one-way clutch 14. Front brake 15. 2346 brake
16.
*4Input shaft 17. Torque converter 18. Oil pump
19.
*2Under drive sun gear 20.*3Under drive internal gear21.*4Front internal gear
22. Mid sun gear 23.
*1Mid internal gear 24. Rear sun gear
25. Rear internal gear 26. High and low reverse clutch hub 27. Control valve & TCM
28. Parking gear 29. Adapter case 30. Output shaft
*1: 7 and 23 are one unit.
*2: 10 and 19 are one unit.
*3: 11 and 20 are one unit.
*4: 16 and 21 are one unit.
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