Automatic Transaxle: Adjustments Nissan Altima L31

Control Cable Adjustment

Move selector lever from the P position to the 1 position. You should be able to feel the detent in each position. If the detent cannot be felt or the pointer indicating the position is improperly aligned, the control cable needs adjustment.

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1. Place selector lever in P position.
2. Loosen control cable lock nut and place manual shaft in P position. CAUTION: Turn wheels more than 1/4 rotations and apply the park lock.
3. Push control cable in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration by specified force. Specified force: 4.9 - 9.8 N (0.5 - 1.0 kg, 1.1 - 2.2 lb)
4. Tighten control cable lock nut.
5. Move selector lever from P to 1 position again. Make sure that selector lever moves smoothly. Make sure that the starter operates when the selector lever is placed in the N or P position . Make sure that the transmission is locked properly when the selector lever is placed in the P position.

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1. Remove drive shaft assembly. Refer to «FRONT DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-214677-S24740579182006010500000) article .
2. Remove oil seal.
3. Install oil seal. Apply ATF before installing . Install oil seals so dimension A is within specification A: -0.5 mm (-0.02 in) to 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Reinstall any part removed.

Adjustment (2)

When any parts listed below are replaced, adjust total end play and reverse clutch end play.

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1. Adjust total end play T 1 . With original bearing race installed, place Tool onto oil pump. The long ends of legs should be placed firmly on machined surface of oil pump assembly. The gauging cylinder should rest on top of bearing race. Lock gauging cylinder in place with set screw. Install gauging plunger into cylinder. With needle bearing installed on high clutch drum, place Tool legs on machined surface of transmission case (with gasket). Then allow plunger to rest on needle bearing. Measure gap between cylinder and plunger. This measurement should give exact total end play. Total end play T 1 : 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098-0.0217 in) If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of bearing race as necessary. Available bearing race for adjusting total end play: Refer to «BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY»(ref-206576-S23578355702005112500000) .
2. Adjust reverse clutch drum end play T 2 . Place Tool on machined surface of transmission case (with gasket). Then allow gauging cylinder to rest on reverse clutch drum. Lock cylinder in place with set screw. Install gauging plunger into cylinder. With original thrust washer installed on oil pump, place Tool legs onto machined surface of oil pump assembly. Then allow plunger to rest on thrust washer. Measure gap between cylinder and plunger with feeler gauge. This measurement should give exact reverse clutch drum end play Reverse clutch drum end play T 2 : 0.55 - 0.90 mm (0.0217 - 0.0354 in) If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of thrust washer as necessary. Available thrust washer for adjusting reverse clutch drum end play: Refer to «THRUST WASHERS FOR ADJUSTING REVERSE CLUTCH DRUM END PLAY»(ref-206576-S26710597542005112500000) .

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1. Install anchor end pin and lock nut on transmission case.
2. Place brake band on outside of reverse clutch drum. Tighten anchor end pin just enough so that brake band is evenly fitted on reverse clutch drum.
3. Place bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover. Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
4. Place thrust washer selected in reverse clutch end play step on reverse clutch drum. Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer.
5. Install oil pump assembly, baffle plate and gasket on transmission case.
6. Tighten oil pump fixing bolts to the specified torque.
7. Install O-ring to input shaft. Apply ATF to O-ring.
8. Adjust brake band. Tighten anchor end pin to the specified torque. Anchor end pin: Refer to «BRAKE BAND»(ref-206576-S39814798822005112500000). Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns. While holding anchor end pin, tighten lock nut. Lock nut: Refer to «BRAKE BAND»(ref-206576-S39814798822005112500000).
9. Apply compressed air to oil holes of transmission case and check operation of brake band.
10. Install final drive assembly on transmission case.
11. Install differential lubricant tube on converter housing. Tighten differential lubricant tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000).
12. Install O-ring on differential oil port of transmission case.
13. Install converter housing on transmission case. Apply locking sealant to mating surface of converter housing. Tighten converter housing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000).
14. Install accumulator piston. Check contact surface of accumulator piston for damage. Install O-rings on accumulator piston. Apply ATF to O-rings. Accumulator piston O-rings: Refer to «O-RING»(ref-206576-S04437953902005112500000). Install accumulator pistons and return springs on transmission case. Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case. Return springs: Refer to «RETURN SPRING»(ref-206576-S28310009132005112500000).
15. Install lip seals for band servo oil holes on transmission case. Apply petroleum jelly to lip seals.
16. Install L & R oil tube and oil sleeve. Tighten L & R oil tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000).
17. Install control valve assembly. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly. Apply ATF to manual valve. Set manual shaft in Neutral position. Install control valve assembly on transmission case while aligning manual valve with manual plate. Pass solenoid harness through transmission case and install terminal body on transmission case by pushing it. Install stopper ring to terminal body. Tighten bolts (Scheme 256)to specifications. Bolt length, number and location
18. Install oil pan. Attach a magnet to oil pan. Install new oil pan gasket on transmission case. Install oil pan on transmission case. Always replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts. Tighten four bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000).
19. Install park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Set manual shaft in P position. Temporarily install park/neutral position (PNP) switch on manual shaft. Move selector lever to N position. Use a 4 mm (0.16 in) pin for this adjustment. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole. Rotate park/neutral position (PNP) switch until the pin can also be inserted straight into hole in park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Tighten park/neutral position (PNP) switch fixing bolts. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000). Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
20. Install A/T fluid charging pipe and fluid cooler tube to transmission case. Tighten A/T fluid charging pipe and fluid cooler tube bolts to the specified torque. Refer to «OVERHAUL»(ref-206576-S37744387762005112500000).
21. Install torque converter. Pour ATF into torque converter. Approximately 1 liter (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp. qt) of fluid is required for a new torque converter. When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of fluid as was drained. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump. Measure distance A to check that torque converter is in proper position. Distance A: 14 mm (0.55 in) or more