INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual

AT-60
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
Symptom ChartECS00CEN

The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Inspect in order from item 1.

Overhaul and inspect inside the A/T only if A/T fluid condition is NG. Refer to AT-50, "A/T FLUID
CHECK" .
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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1
Shift
ShockLarge shock. (“N” →“
D” position)
Refer to AT-183,
"Large Shock (“N” to
“D” Position)" .ON vehicle1. Engine idle speedEC-77
2. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
4. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
5. ATF temperature sensorAT- 1 2 6
6. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
7. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
8. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
9. Line pressure testAT-5 1
10. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle11. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 6 , AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
2Shock is too large
when changing D1 →
D
2 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
8. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 10. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
3Shock is too large
when changing D2 →
D
3 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6,
AT- 1 5 2
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
8. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 10. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-61
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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4
Shift
ShockShock is too large
when changing D3 →
D
4 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
5Shock is too large
when changing D4 →
D
5 .ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4

4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
5. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
8. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 5 011. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
6Shock is too large for
downshift when accel-
erator pedal is
pressed.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
4. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
7. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 5 010. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
12. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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AT-62
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Shift
ShockShock is too large for
upshift when acceler-
ator pedal is released.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
7. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 5 010. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
12. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
8Shock is too large for
lock-up.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
6. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
7. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 5
8. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 10. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
9Shock is too large
during engine brake.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
2. Control cable adjustmentAT- 2 2 8
3. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
4. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle6. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 5 07. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
8. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
9. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-63
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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No Up
ShiftGear does not change
from D
1 → D2 .
Refer to AT- 1 9 5 , "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D1 →
D2" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 7. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
11Gear does not change
from D2 → D3 .
Refer toAT- 1 9 7 , "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D2 →
D3" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6,
AT- 1 5 2
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 7. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
12Gear does not change
from D
3 → D4 .
Refer toAT- 1 9 9 , "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D3 →
D4" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0
4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 8. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
13Gear does not change
from D
4 → D5 .
Refer toAT- 2 0 2 , "
A/T
Does Not Shift: D4 →
D5" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
5. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
7. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle9. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 210. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
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AT-64
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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No Down
ShiftIn “D” or "4" range,
does not downshift to
4th gear.
Refer to AT-210, "A/T
Does Not Shift: 5th
gear → 4th gear" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3

3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0
,
AT- 1 4 4
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
5. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
6. Line pressure testAT-5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 29. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
15In “D” or "3" range,
does not downshift to
3rd gear.
Refer toAT- 2 1 3 , "A/T
Does Not Shift: 4th
gear → 3rd gear" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0
4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0,
AT- 1 4 4
5. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
6. Line pressure testAT-5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 8. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
16In “D” or "2" range,
does not downshift to
2nd gear.
Refer toAT- 2 1 4 , "A/T
Does Not Shift: 3rd
gear → 2nd gear" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3

3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6
,
AT- 1 5 2
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Line pressure testAT-5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 7. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
17In “D” or "1" range,
does not downshift to
1st gear.
Refer toAT- 2 1 6 , "A/T
Does Not Shift: 2nd
gear → 1st gear" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Line pressure testAT-5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle 7. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-65
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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Slips/Will
Not
engageWhen “D” position,
remains in 1st gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 8
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
8. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 9
9. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
10. Reverse brakeAT- 2 6 2
11. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6
, AT-1 7 .)AT- 2 6 2
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
19When “D” position,
remains in 2nd gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 1 0 8 ,
AT- 1 3 3
3. Low coast brake solenoid valveAT- 1 5 6
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
8. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
9. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
10. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
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AT-66
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
engageWhen “D” position,
remains in 3rd gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. Line pressure testAT-5 1
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle6. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
7. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
8. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
9. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-1 6
, AT-1 7 .)AT- 2 6 2
10. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
21When “D” position,
remains in 4th gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0
4. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT-164,AT-
148
5. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6
,
AT- 1 5 2
6. Low coast brake solenoid valveAT- 1 5 6
7. Front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 4 4
8. Line pressure testAT-5 1
9. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
10. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle11. Input clutchAT- 2 8 412. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
13. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
14. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-67
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen “D” position,
remains in 5th gear.ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3

3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0
,
AT- 1 4 4
4. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 28. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
9. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
10. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
23Vehicle cannot be
started from D
1 .
Refer toAT- 1 9 2 , "
Vehi-
cle Cannot Be Started
From D1" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 2 3
3. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 9
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 6 2
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6
, AT-1 7 .)AT- 2 6 2
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
24Does not lock-up.
Refer to AT- 2 0 4 , "A/T
Does Not Perform
Lock-up" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 11 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 29. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
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AT-68
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
engageDoes not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer toAT- 2 0 6 , "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Line pressure testAT-5 1
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 5
6. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 29. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
26Lock-up is not
released.
Refer toAT- 2 0 8 ,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Line pressure testAT-5 1
3. Engine speed signalAT - 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 3 1
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT - 11 5
6. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 29. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 . ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT-5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 4,
AT- 1 4 8
4. CAN communication lineAT-9 5
5. Line pressure testAT-5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
11. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
AT-69
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT
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Slips/Will
Not
engageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
2 → D3 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 6, high and low reverse clutch sole-
noid valveAT- 1 6 6,
AT- 1 5 2
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 2
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
12. Forward one- way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6
, AT-1 7 .)AT- 2 6 2
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6
, AT- 1 7
.)AT- 2 6 2
29No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
3 → D4 .ON vehicle1. Fluid level and stateAT- 5 0
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 3
3. ATF pressure switch 3 and input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 6 2,
AT- 1 4 0

4. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 6 0
,
AT- 1 4 4
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 5
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 3 1
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 2
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 0
10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 5 0
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 4
13. Direct clutchAT- 2 9 6
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