NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual
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ComponentsNJAT0107
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CAUTION:
+Install key interlock cable in such a way that it will not be
damaged by sharp bends, twists or interference with adja-
cent parts.
+After installing key interlock cable to control device, make
sure that casing cap and bracket are firmly secured in
their positions.
SAT853J
RemovalNJAT01081. Unlock slider by squeezing lock tabs on slider from adjuster
holder and remove interlock rod from cable.
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE
Components
AT-349
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SAT854J
2. Remove lock plate from steering lock assembly and remove
key interlock cable.
SAT854J
InstallationNJAT01091. Turn ignition key to lock position.
2. Set A/T selector lever to P position.
3. Set key interlock cable to steering lock assembly and install
lock plate.
4. Clamp cable to steering column and fix to control cable with
band.
SAT804E
5. Insert interlock rod into adjuster holder.
SAT805E
6. Install casing cap to bracket.
7. Move slider in order to fix adjuster holder to interlock rod.
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE
Removal (Cont'd)
AT-350
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SAT992C
Control Valve Assembly and AccumulatorsNJAT0110REMOVALNJAT0110S011. Drain ATF from transaxle.
2. Remove oil pan and gasket.
SAT064K
3. Disconnect A/T solenoid valve harness connector.
AAT265A
4. Remove stopper ring from A/T solenoid harness terminal body.
5. Remove A/T solenoid harness by pushing terminal body into
transmission case.
AAT260A
6. Remove control valve assembly by removing fixing bolts.
Bolt length, number and location:
Bolt symbol A B C
Bolt length ª!º
40.0 mm
(1.575 in)33.0 mm
(1.299 in)43.5 mm
(1.713 in)
Number of bolts 5 6 2
+Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release
accumulator return springs.
7. Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary.
Refer to AT-366.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators
AT-351
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SAT935J
8. Remove servo release and N-D accumulators by applying
compressed air if necessary.
+Hold each piston with a rag.
SAT497H
INSTALLATIONNJAT0110S02+Tighten fixing bolts to specification.
:7-9N´m(0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 in-lb)
+Set manual shaft in Neutral position, then align manual
plate with groove in manual valve.
+After installing control valve assembly to transmission
case, make sure that selector lever can be moved to all
positions.
AAT980
Control Cable AdjustmentNJAT0111Move selector lever from the ªPº position to the ª1º 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 ªPº position.
2. Loosen control cable lock nut and place manual shaft in ªPº
position.
3. Pull control cable, by specified force, in the direction of the
arrow shown in the illustration.
Specified force: 6.9 N (0.7 kg, 1.5 lb)
4. Return control cable in the opposite direction of the arrow for
1.0 mm (0.039 in).
5. Tighten control cable lock nut.
6. Move selector lever from ªPº to ª1º position again. Make sure
that selector lever moves smoothly.
7. Apply grease to contacting areas of selector lever and control
cable. Install any part removed.
SAT479J
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch AdjustmentNJAT01121. Remove control cable end from manual shaft.
2. Set manual shaft in ªNº position.
3. Loosen PNP switch fixing bolts.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators (Cont'd)
AT-352
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SAT480J
4. Usea4mm(0.157 in) pin for this adjustment.
a. Insert the pin straight into the manual shaft adjustment hole.
b. 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 ªControl Cable Adjustmentº,
AT-352.
9. Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to AT-334.
SAT905DB
Differential Side Oil Seal ReplacementNJAT01131. Remove drive shaft assemblies. Refer to AX-10, ªDrive Shaftº.
2. Remove oil seals.
XAT002
3. Install oil seals.
+Apply ATF to oil seal surface before installing.
SAT027K
+Install oil seals so that dimensions ªAº and ªBº are within
specifications.
Unit: mm (in)
AB
5.5 - 6.5 (0.217 - 0.256) þ0.5 to 0.5 (þ0.020 to 0.020)
4. Reinstall any part removed.
SAT303G
Revolution Sensor ReplacementNJAT01141. Disconnect revolution sensor harness connector.
2. Remove harness bracket from A/T.
3. Remove revolution sensor from A/T.
4. Reinstall any part removed.
Always use new sealing parts.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Adjustment (Cont'd)
AT-353
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SAT065K
RemovalNJAT0115CAUTION:
Before separating transaxle from engine, remove the crank-
shaft position sensor (Euro-OBD) from transaxle. Be careful
not to damage sensor.
1. Remove battery and bracket.
2. Remove air duct between throttle body and air cleaner.
3. Disconnect A/T solenoid valve harness connector, PNP switch
harness connector and revolution sensor harness connector.
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor (Euro-OBD) from tran-
saxle.
SAT304G
5. Drain ATF from transaxle.
6. Disconnect control cable from transaxle.
7. Disconnect oil cooler hoses.
8. Remove drive shafts. Refer to AX-10, ªDrive Shaftº.
9. Remove the intake manifold support bracket. Refer to EM-11,
ªOUTER COMPONENT PARTSº.
10. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
: 41 - 52 N´m (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 30 - 38 ft-lb)
11. Remove upper bolts fixing transaxle to engine.
12. Support transaxle with a jack.
SAT028K
13. Remove center member.
+Tighten center member fixing bolts to specified torque, Refer
to EM-51, ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
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AAT259A
14. Remove rear plate cover.
15. Remove torque converter bolts.
Rotate crankshaft to gain access to securing bolts.
16. Remove rear transaxle to engine bracket. Refer to EM-51,
ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
17. Support engine with a jack.
18. Remove rear transaxle mount. Refer to EM-51, ªREMOVAL
AND INSTALLATIONº.
19. Remove lower bolts fixing transaxle to engine.
20. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.
SAT977H
InstallationNJAT01161. Check drive plate runout.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear
teeth.
Maximum allowable runout:
Refer to EM-62, ªFLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE
RUNOUTº.
+If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate with ring
gear.
SAT573D
2. When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure dis-
tance ªAº to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance ªAº:
15.9 mm (0.626 in) or more
AAT266A
3. Install torque converter to drive plate.
+With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to
check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
SAT029K
4. Tighten belts fixing transaxle.
Bolt No.Tightening torque
N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)Bolt length ª!º
mm (in)
1 30 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 50 (1.97)
2*1 16 - 20 (1.6 - 2.1, 12 - 15) 25 (0.98)
3 31 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 30 (1.18)
4*2 30 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 16 (0.63)
5*2 16 - 20 (1.6 - 2.1, 12 - 15) 20 (0.79)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal (Cont'd)
AT-355
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SAT058K
*1: With gusset to A/T
*2: With gusset to cylinder block
SAT638A
5. Reinstall any part removed.
6. Adjust control cable. Refer to AT-352.
7. Check continuity of PNP switch. Refer to AT-334.
8. Refill transaxle with ATF and check fluid level.
9. Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that tran-
saxle operates correctly. With parking brake applied, idle
engine. Move selector lever through ªNº to ªDº, to ª2º, to ª1º and
ªRº positions. A slight shock should be felt through the hand
gripping the selector each time the transaxle is shifted.
10. Perform road test. Refer to AT-85.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Installation (Cont'd)
AT-356
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Components-1 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63
and 3AX64 models
NJAT0119
AAT419A
OVERHAUL
Components-1 3AX00, 3AX01, 3AX19, 3AX63 and 3AX64 models
AT-357
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Components-1 3AX10 and 3AX18 modelsNJAT0232
SAT030K
OVERHAUL
Components-1 3AX10 and 3AX18 models
AT-358