Automatic Transaxle - RE4F03B: Adjustments Nissan Sentra B15

Control Cable Adjustment

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

1. Place selector lever in "P" position.
2. Loosen control cable lock nut and place manual shaft in "P" position.
3. Push control cable, by specified force, in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration. Specified force: 9.8 N (1.0 kg, 2.2 lb)
4. Release control cable in the opposite direction of the arrow for 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
5. Tighten control cable lock nut by hand.
6. Tighten control cable lock nut. : 11.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.20 - 1.50 kg-m, 8.7 - 10.8 ft-lb)
7. Move selector lever from "P" to "1" position again. Make sure that selector lever moves smoothly.
8. Apply grease to contacting areas of selector lever and control cable. Install any part removed.

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1. Remove control cable end from manual shaft.
2. Set manual shaft in "N" position.
3. Loosen PNP switch fixing bolts.
4. Use a 4 mm (0.157 in) pin for this adjustment. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole. Rotate PNP switch until the pin can also be inserted straight into hole in PNP switch.
5. Tighten PNP switch fixing bolts.
6. Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting PNP switch.
7. Reinstall any part removed.
8. Adjust control cable. Refer to " «CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-214136-S20374157882005123100000) ".
9. Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to " «COMPONENT INSPECTION»(ref-214136-S05417893472005123100000) ".

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1. Remove drive shaft assemblies using Tool. Refer to «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-214140-S16617321322005123100000) .
2. Remove oil seals.
3. Install oil seals using Tool. Apply ATF to oil seal surface before installing. Install oil seals so that dimensions "A" and "B" are within specifications.
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. Measure clearance between reverse clutch drum and needle bearing for oil pump cover.
2. Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.

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1. Measure dimensions "K" and "L" and then calculate dimension "J". Measure dimension "K". Measure dimension "L". Calculate dimension "J". "J": Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and needle bearing mating surface of high clutch drum J = K - L
2. Measure dimension "M". Place bearing race and needle bearing on oil pump assembly. Measure dimension "M". "M": Distance between transmission case fitting surface and needle bearing on oil pump cover "M 1 ": Indication of gauge Measure thickness of straightedge "t". M = M 1 - t
3. Adjust total end play "T3". T 3 = J - M Total end play "T 3 : 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in)" Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications. Bearing races: Refer to " «BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY»(ref-214136-S18475267322005123100000) "

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1. Measure clearance between oil pump cover and thrust washer for reverse clutch drum.
2. Select proper thickness of thrust washer so that end play is within specifications.

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1. Measure dimensions "O" and "P" and then calculate dimension "N". Place thrust washer on reverse clutch drum. Measure dimension "O". Measure dimension "P". Calculate dimension "N". "N": Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and thrust washer on reverse clutch drum N = O - P
2. Measure dimensions "R" and "S" and then calculate dimension "Q". Measure dimension "R". Measure dimension "S". Calculate dimension "Q". "Q": Distance between transmission case fitting surface and thrust washer mating surface Q = R - S
3. Adjust reverse clutch end play "T4". T 4 = N - Q Reverse clutch end play: 0.65 - 1.00 mm (0.0256 - 0.0394 in) Select proper thickness of thrust washer so that reverse clutch end play is within specifications. Thrust washer: Refer to " «THRUST WASHERS FOR ADJUSTING REVERSE CLUTCH END PLAY»(ref-214136-S32067313762005123100000) "

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1. Remove reverse clutch assembly and install needle bearing on high clutch assembly. Pay attention to direction of needle bearing.
2. Install reverse clutch assembly.
3. Install anchor end pin and lock nut on transmission case.
4. 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.
5. Place bearing race selected in total end play adjustment step on oil pump cover. Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
6. Place thrust washer selected in reverse clutch end play step on reverse clutch drum. Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer.
7. Install oil pump assembly on transmission case.
8. Tighten oil pump fixing bolts to specified torque. 18 - 21 N.m (1.8 - 2.1 kg-m, 13 - 15 ft-lb)
9. Install O-ring to input shaft. Apply ATF to O-ring.
10. Adjust brake band. Tighten anchor end pin to specified torque. Anchor end pin: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kg-m, 35 - 52 in-lb) Back off anchor end pin two and a half turns. While holding anchor end pin, tighten lock nut.
11. Apply compressed air to oil holes of transmission case and check operation of brake band.

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1. Install final drive assembly on transmission case.
2. Install oil tube on converter housing.
3. Install O-ring on differential oil port of transmission case.
4. Install converter housing on transmission case. Apply locking sealant to mating surface of converter housing.
5. 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-214136-S35070110882005123100000) ". Install accumulator pistons and return springs on transmission case. Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case. Return springs: Refer to " «RETURN SPRING»(ref-214136-S14309269162005123100000) ".
6. Install lip seals for band servo oil holes on transmission case. Apply petroleum jelly to lip seals.
7. Install control valve assembly. Insert manual valve into control valve assembly. Apply ATF to manual valve. Pass solenoid harness through transmission case and install terminal body on transmission case by pushing it. Install stopper ring to terminal body. Tighten bolts A, B and C . 7 - 9 N.m (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 in-lb) Bolt length, number and location
8. Install oil pan. Attach 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 the bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of gasket. Tighten drain plug to specified torque.
9. Install PNP switch. Set manual shaft in "P" position. Temporarily install PNP switch on manual shaft. Move selector lever to "N" position. Use a 4 mm (0.157 in) pin for this adjustment. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole. Rotate PNP switch until the pin can also be inserted straight into hole in PNP switch. Tighten PNP switch fixing bolts. Remove pin from adjustment hole after adjusting PNP switch.
10. Install oil charging pipe and oil cooler tube to transmission case.
11. 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": 21.1 mm (0.831 in)