engine oil NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Workshop Manual

A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUIDPFP:KLE40
Changing A/T FluidECS00FWD
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen level gauge bolt.
4. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
5. Remove drain plug and drain ATF from drain hole.
6. Install drain plug gasket and drain plug to oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
7. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer toAT-218,
"COMPONENTS".
8. Refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
lTo replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at A/T fluid charging pipe
with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old ATF
from A/T fluid cooler hose return side.
lWhen the color of the ATF coming out is about the same as the color of the new ATF, the replacement
is complete. The amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the specified amount.
CAUTION:
lUse only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J. Do not mix with other ATF.
lUsing ATF other than Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J will cause deterioration in driveability
and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
warranty.
lWhen filling ATF, take care not to spillover heat generating parts such as exhaust.
9. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
10. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer toAT-12, "
Checking A/T Fluid". If ATF is still dirty, repeat step 2
through 9.
11. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
12. Tighten level gauge bolt to the specified torque. Refer toAT- 2 4 7 , "
COMPONENTS". ATF: Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J
Fluid capacity:
10.3 (9-1/8 lmp qt)
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Line Pressure ControlECS00FWL
lWhen an input torque signal equivalent to the engine drive force is sent from the ECM to the TCM, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid.
lThis line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the
pressure of the operating oil discharged from the oil pump to the line pressure most appropriate to the
driving state.
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL IS BASED ON THE TCM LINE PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC
PAT T E R N
lThe TCM has stored in memory a number of patterns for the optimum line pressure characteristic for the
driving state.
lIn order to obtain the most appropriate line pressure characteristic to meet the current driving state, the
TCM controls the line pressure solenoid current value and thus controls the line pressure.
Normal Control
Each clutch is adjusted to the necessary pressure to match the
engine drive force.
Back-up Control (Engine Brake)
When the select operation is performed during driving and the A/T is
shifted down, the line pressure is set according to the vehicle speed.
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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SHIFT CHANGE
The clutch is controlled with the optimum timing and oil pressure by the engine speed, engine torque informa-
tion, etc.
Shift Change System Diagram
*1: Full phase real-time feedback control monitors movement of gear ratio at gear change, and controls oil
pressure at real-time to achieve the best gear ratio.
Lock-up ControlECS00FWN
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
Lock-up Operation Condition Table
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Control System Diagram
Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
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selector lever “D” position “3” position “2” position
Gear position 5 4 3 2
Lock-up´–´´
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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Control ValveECS00FWP
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
FUNCTION OF PRESSURE SWITCH
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valveIn order to prevent the pressure supplied to the torque converter from being excessive, the
line pressure is adjusted to the optimum pressure (torque converter operating pressure).
Pressure regulator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regulator sleeveAdjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valveWhen the front brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure (front
brake pressure) and supplies it to the front brake. (In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears, adjusts
theclutchpressure.)
Accumulator control valveAdjusts the pressure (accumulator control pressure) acting on the accumulator piston and
low coast reducing valve to the pressure appropriate to the driving state.
Pilot valve AAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required for
line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve BAdjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required for
shift change control.
Low coast brake switching valve During engine braking, supplies the line pressure to the low coast brake reducing valve.
Low coast brake reducing valveWhen the low coast brake is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(low coast brake pressure) and supplies it to the low coast brake.
N-R accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-R is selected.
Direct clutch piston switching valve Operates in 4th gear and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valveWhen the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum
pressure (high and low reverse clutch pressure) and supplies it to the high and low reverse
clutch. (In 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch pressure.)
Input clutch control valveWhen the input clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure (input
clutch pressure) and supplies it to the input clutch. (In 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the clutch
pressure.)
Direct clutch control valveWhen the direct clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(direct clutch pressure) and supplies it to the direct clutch. (In 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
TCC control valve
TCC control plug
TCC control sleeveSwitches the lock-up to operating or released. Also, by performing the lock-up operation
transiently, lock-up smoothly.
Torque converter lubrication valveOperates during lock-up to switch the torque converter, cooling, and lubrication system oil
path.
Cool bypass valve Allows excess oil to bypass cooler circuit without being fed into it.
Line pressure relief valve Discharges excess oil from line pressure circuit.
N-D accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-D is selected.
Manual valveSends line pressure to each circuit according to the select position. The circuits to which
the line pressure is not sent drain.
Name Function
ATFpressureswitch1(FR/B)Detects any malfunction in the front brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any malfunction,
it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATFpressureswitch2(LC/B)Detects any malfunction in the low coast brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATFpressureswitch3(I/C)Detects any malfunction in the input clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any malfunction,
it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 5 (D/C)Detects any malfunction in the direct clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any malfunc-
tion, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
ATF pressure switch 6 (HLR/C)Detects any malfunction in the high and low reverse clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects
any malfunction, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.

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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisECS00FX0
A/T FLUID CHECK
A/T Fluid Leakage and A/T Fluid Level Check
Inspect for A/T fluid leakage and check the A/T fluid level. Refer toAT-12, "Checking A/T Fluid".
A/T Fluid Condition Check
Inspect the A/T fluid condition.
STALL TEST
Stall Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the A/
Tfluidtemperatureis50to80°C(122to176°F). Inspect the
amount of ATF. Replenish if necessary.
3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
4. Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in “D”
position.
5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move selector lever to the “N” position.
8. Cool down the ATF.
Fluid condition Conceivable Cause Required Operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the ATF and check the A/T
main unit and the vehicle for mal-
functions (wire harnesses, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy Water in the fluidReplace the ATF and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
inUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
A/TReplace the ATF and check for
improper operation of the A/T.
SAT638A
SAT647B
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Stall speed: 2,700 - 3,100 rpm
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CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 with selector lever in “3”, “2”, “1” and “R” positions.
Judgement of Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
Stall test standard value position
LINE PRESSURE TEST
Line Pressure Test Port
Line Pressure Test Procedure
1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the ATF reaches in range of 50 to 80°C(122to
176°F), then inspect the amount of ATF and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The A/T fluid temperature rises in range of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) during 10 minutes of driving.
3. After warming up remove the oil pressure detection plug and
install the oil pressure gauge (ST2505S001).
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use O-ring
attached to the oil pressure detection plug.
Selector lever position
Expected problem location
“D”, “3”, “2”
and “1”“R”
Stall rotationHO
lForward brake
lForward one-way clutch
l1st one-way clutch
l3rd one-way clutch
OH
lReverse brake
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lEngine and torque converter one-way clutch
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lLine pressure low
Does not shift-up “D” position 1®2 Slipping in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear Direct clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” position 2®3 Slipping in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear High and low reverse clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” position 3®4 Slipping in 4th or 5th gear Input clutch slippage
Does not shift-up “D” position 4®5 Slipping in 5th gear Front brake slippage
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
5. Start the engine, then measure the line pressure at both idle and
the stall speed.
CAUTION:
lKeep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during
measurement.
lWhen measuring the line pressure at the stall speed.
Refer toAT-43, "
STALL TEST".
6. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure
detection plug and tighten to the specified torque. Refer toAT-
251, "Components".
CAUTION:
lDo not reuse O-ring.
lApply ATF to O-ring.
Line Pressure
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
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Engine speedLine pressure [kPa (bar, kg/cm
2,psi)]
“R” position “D” position
At idle speed 425 - 465 (4.3 - 4.6, 4.3 - 4.7, 62 - 67) 379 - 428 (3.8 - 4.3, 3.9 - 4.4, 55 - 62)
At stall speed 1,605 - 1,950 (16.0 - 19.5, 16.4 - 19.9, 233 - 283) 1,310 - 1,500 (13.1 - 15.0, 13.4 - 15.3, 190 - 218)
Judgement Possible cause
Idle speedLow for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N” and “D”)Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output.
For example
lOil pump wear
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue
lOil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak
lEngine idle speed too low
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position
after the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
HighPossible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment
function.
For example
lAccelerator pedal position signal malfunction
lA/T fluid temperature sensor malfunction
lLine pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking

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ROAD TEST
Description
lThe road test inspects overall performance of A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.
lThe road test is perform in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer toAT-46
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2. Check at idle. Refer toAT-47
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3. Cruise test.
lInspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer toAT-48,AT-50,AT-51.
lBefore beginning the road test, check the test procedure and inspection items.
lTest all inspection items until the symptom is uncovered. Diagnose NG items when all road tests are com-
plete.
CheckBeforeEngineIsStartedECS00FX1
1.CHECK OD OFF INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on level surface.
2. Move selector lever to “P” position.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
Does OD OFF indicator lamp light up for about 2 seconds?
YES >> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform self-diagnosis and record all NG items onAT-38, "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET".
Refer toAT-80, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE",AT-89, "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)".
3. Go toAT-47, "
Check at Idle".
NO >> Stop the road test and go toAT- 1 7 7 , "
OD OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On".
Stall speedOil pressure does not
rise higher than the oil
pressure for idle.Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment
function.
For example
lAccelerator pedal position signal malfunction
lTCM malfunction
lLine pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in ON state)
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking
lPilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises, but
does not enter the stan-
dard position.Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the
pressure adjustment function.
For example
lAccelerator pedal position signal malfunction
lLine pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)
lPressure regulator valve or plug sticking
lPilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a specific
positionPossible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position
after the pressure is distributed by the manual valve. Judgement Possible cause

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6.CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
3. Release the brake for 4 to 5 seconds.
Does the vehicle creep backward?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in “R” Position” onAT-38, "
DIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
7.CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creep forward when the A/T is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in
“D”position?
YES >> Go toAT-48, "Cruise Test - Part 1",AT-50, "Cruise Test - Part 2"andAT-51, "Cruise Test - Part 3"
.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in “D” Position” onAT-38, "
DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Go toAT-48, "Cruise Test - Part 1",AT-50, "Cruise
Te s t - P a r t 2"andAT-51, "Cruise Test - Part 3".
CruiseTest-Part1ECS00FX3
1.CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF.
Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to “P” position.
4. Start engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position. Refer toAT-83, "
DATA MONITOR MODE".
Starts from D
1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D
1”onAT-38, "DIAGNOSTIC WORK-
SHEET", then continue the road test.
2.CHECK SHIFT-UP D1®D2
Press down accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1®D2) at the appropriate
speed. Refer toAT-52, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree and vehicle speed. Refer toAT-83, "
DATA MONITOR MODE".
Does the A/T shift-up D
1®D2at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at “A/T Does Not Shift: D
1®D2”onAT-38, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET",
then continue the road test.

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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen “D” position,
remains in 5th gear.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 3
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 3,
AT- 1 2 5
3. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 5 6,
AT- 1 3 7
4. Line pressure testAT- 4 4
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 1
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 8
OFF vehicle7. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 38. Input clutchAT- 2 8 6
9. Gear systemAT- 2 5 1
10. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 9 6
23Vehicle cannot be
started from D
1.
Refer toAT-186, "
Vehi-
cle Cannot Be Started
from D1".ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 3
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 11 6
3. Line pressure testAT- 4 4
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 1
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 8
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 6 3
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 1
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 4
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 9 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 5 1
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 6 3
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer toAT-
14, "Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)",AT- 1 5 , "Cross-
Sectional View (4WD Models)".)AT- 2 6 3
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer toAT-14, "
Cross-
Sectional View (2WD Models)",AT-15, "Cross-Sectional View
(4WD Models)".)AT- 2 6 3
24Does not lock-up.
Refer toAT-196, "A/T
Does Not Perform
Lock-up".ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 3
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 4
3. Engine speed signalAT- 1 0 8
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 2 3
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 11 0
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 1
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 8
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 6 39. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 1
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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