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 failure 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.
- Transmission failure did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch plate lining 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.
General Specifications
| Automatic transmission model | RL4R01A | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission model code number | 49X11 | |
| Stall torque ratio | 2.0: 1 | |
| Transmission gear ratio | 1st | 2.785 |
| 2nd | 1.545 | |
| Top | 1.000 | |
| O/D | 0.694 | |
| Reverse | 2.272 | |
| Recommended fluid | Nissan Matic "D" (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid (Canada) (1) | |
| Fluid capacity l (US qt, lmp qt) | 7.9 (8-3/8, 7) | |
| (1) Refer to "Fluids and Lubricants". | ||
| (1) | Refer to "Fluids and Lubricants". |
General Specifications