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Automatic Transmission: Overhaul Nissan Maxima A35

Automatic Trans 10 illustrations ~659 words

SERVICE AFTER REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Perform the applicable service according to the following table when replacing TCM or transaxle assembly.

CAUTIONNever start the engine until the service is completed. "DTC P1701" may be indicated soon after replacing TCM or transaxle assembly (after erasing the memory in the pattern B). Restart the self-diagnosis after erasing the self-diagnosis result using CONSULT-III. Check that no error is detected.
TCMTransaxle assemblyService pattern
Replaced with new unitNot replaced the unit"PATTERN A"
Not replaced the unitReplaced with new or old unit"PATTERN B"
Replaced with old unitNot replaced the unit
Replaced with new or old unit
Replaced with new unitReplaced with new or old unit"PATTERN C"

TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REFERENCE CHART

Note. Old unit means that the unit has been already used for another vehicle.

PATTERN A

  1. Shift the selector lever to "P" position after replacing TCM.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  3. Check that the shift position indicator in the combination meter turns ON (It indicates approximately 1 or 2 seconds after turning ignition switch ON.) Check the following items if shift position indicator does not turn ON. Repair or replace accordingly as necessary. The harness between TCM and ROM ASSY in transaxle assembly is open or shorted. Terminals disconnected, loose, or bent from connector housing.

PATTERN B

  1. Turn ignition switch ON after replacing each part.
  2. Connect the vehicle with CONSULT-III.
  3. Start engine. CAUTION: Never start driving.
  4. Select "Data monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
  5. Warm up transaxle assembly until "ATFTEMP COUNT" indicates 47 [approximately 20°C (68°F)] or more, and then turn ignition switch OFF.
  6. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION: Never start engine.
  7. Select "Self Diagnostic Results" in "TRANSMISSION".
  8. Shift the selector lever to "R" position.
  9. Depress slightly the accelerator pedal (Pedal angle: 2/8) while depressing the brake pedal.
  10. Select "Erase" with step 9 .
  11. Release brake pedal and accelerator pedal.
  12. Turn ignition switch OFF while keeping the selector lever in "R" position.
  13. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
  14. Turn ignition switch ON while keeping the selector lever in "R" position.
  15. Select "Special function" in "TRANSMISSION".
  16. Check that the value on "CALIB DATA" in CONSULT-III is the same as the data listed in the table below. Restart the procedure from step 3 if the values are not the same. CALIB DATA ITEM DISPLAY CHART Item name Display value UNIT CLB ID 1 00 UNIT CLB ID 2 00 UNIT CLB ID 3 00 UNIT CLB ID 4 00 UNIT CLB ID 5 00 UNIT CLB ID 6 00
  17. Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
  18. Check that the shift position indicator in combination meter turns ON. (It indicates approximately 1 or 2 seconds after shifting the selector lever to "P" position.) Check the following items if shift position indicator does not turn ON. Repair or replace accordingly as necessary. The harness between TCM and ROM ASSY in transaxle assembly is open or shorted. Terminals disconnected, loose, or bent from connector housing. Power supply and ground of TCM. Refer to " «DESCRIPTION»(ref-388054-S37532330062011022800000) ".

PATTERN C

  1. Replace transaxle assembly first, and then replace TCM.
  2. Perform the service of "PATTERN A". (Perform the service of "PATTERN B" if TCM is replaced first.)

Scheme 182

Scheme 182: System Diagram

Scheme 183

Scheme 183: Component Parts Location

Scheme 184

Scheme 184: Cross-Sectional View

Scheme 185

Scheme 185: System Diagram

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

NameFunction
Torque converter regulator valveOptimizes the supply pressure for the torque converter depending on driving conditions.
Pressure regulator valveOptimizes the discharge pressure from the oil pump depending on driving conditions.
TCC control valveActivates or deactivates the lock-up. Locks up smoothly by opening lock-up operation excessively.
Shift control valveControls inflow/outflow of line pressure from the primary pulley depending on the stroke difference between the stepping motor and the primary pulley.
Secondary valveControls the line pressure from the secondary pulley depending on operating conditions.
Clutch regulator valveAdjusts the clutch operating pressure depending on operating conditions.
Manual valveTransmits the clutch operating pressure to each circuit in accordance with the selected position.
Select control valveEngages forward clutch, reverse brake smoothly depending on select operation.
Select switch valveThe select switch valve enables to select engagement/disengagement of lock-up clutch and that of forward clutch and reverse clutch.
TCC solenoid valveP0740 TORQUE CONVERTER
Secondary pressure solenoid valveP0778 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
Line pressure solenoid valveP0745 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
Step motorP1777 STEP MOTOR
Lock-up select solenoid valveP1740 SELECT SOLENOID
Primary speed sensorP0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A
Secondary speed sensorP0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
Transmission range switchP0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A
Primary pulleyCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Secondary pulley
Forward clutch
Torque converter

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHART

EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

NameFunction
TCMJudges driving condition according to signals from each sensor, and optimally controls variable speed mechanism.
Accelerator pedal position sensorP1705 TP SENSOR

EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 186

Scheme 186: System Diagram
NameFunction
Transmission range switchP0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A
CVT fluid temperature sensorP0710 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
Primary speed sensorP0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A
Secondary speed sensorP0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
Primary pressure sensorP0845 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
Secondary pressure sensorP0840 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW A
Step motorP1777 STEP MOTOR
TCC solenoid valveP0740 TORQUE CONVERTER
Lock-up select solenoid valveP1740 SELECT SOLENOID
Line pressure solenoid valveP0745 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
Secondary pressure solenoid valveP0778 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHART

NameFunction
TCMCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Stop lamp switchP0703 BRAKE SWITCH B

EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 187

Scheme 187: System Diagram

Scheme 188

Scheme 188: System Description
  1. The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission efficiency.
  2. The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM. The torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases the torque converter clutch piston.
  3. When shifting between "N" ("P") --> "D" ("R"), torque converter clutch solenoid valve controls engagement power of forward clutch and reverse brake.
  4. The lock-up applied gear range was expanded by locking up the torque converter at a lower vehicle speed than conventional CVT models.
NameFunction
Torque converter regulator valveCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
TCC control valve
Select control valve
Select switch valve
Manual valve
TCC solenoid valveP0740 TORQUE CONVERTER
Lock-up select solenoid valveP1740 SELECT SOLENOID
Primary speed sensorP0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A
Secondary speed sensorP0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
CVT fluid temperature sensorP0710 TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
Transmission range switchP0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A
Forward clutchCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Reverse brake
Torque converter

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHART

NameFunction
TCMCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Accelerator pedal position sensorP1705 TP SENSOR

EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 189

Scheme 189: System Diagram

Note. The gear ratio is set for each position separately.

ItemFunction
Transmission range switchP0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH A
Primary speed sensorP0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A
Secondary speed sensorP0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
Step motorP1777 STEP MOTOR
Shift control valveCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Primary pulleyCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Secondary pulleyCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHART

ItemFunction
TCMCOMPONENT DESCRIPTION

EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REFERENCE CHART

Scheme 190

Scheme 190: System Diagram

Disassembly

  1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-388054-S15390710832011022800000) ".
  2. Remove torque converter from transaxle assembly.

Assembly

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 191

Scheme 191: Assembly
  1. Attach the pawl (A) of the torque converter to the inner gear hole (B) on the oil pump side. CAUTION: Rotate the torque converter for installing torque converter.