oil change INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART FX35/FX45
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 18′ (–1.30°)
Nominal –0° 48′ (–0.80°)
Maximum – 0° 18′ (– 0.30°)
Total toe-inDistance Minimum 2.4 mm (0.09 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.19 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.28 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Nominal 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Maximum 0° 15′ (0.25°)
Front brake Pad repair limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor wear limit 32.0 mm (1.260 in)
Rear brake Pad repair limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor wear limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 161.5 - 171.5 mm (6.358 - 6.752 in)
Pedal depressed height* More than 95 mm (3.74 in)
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank90 23 - 3/4 gal
Coolant (With reservoir tank)VQ35DE 8.6 9 - 1/8 qt
VK45DE 10.0 10 - 5/8 qt
Engine (VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine (VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5.8 6 - 1/8 qt
Without oil filter change 5.2 5 - 1/2 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.0 7 - 3/8 qt
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Differential carrierFront 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Air conditioning systemCompressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb
2008

AT-4
BRAKE SIGNAL CIRCUIT ..............................165
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ..
165
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................165
A/T INDICATOR CIRCUIT ...............................166
Description ........................................................... ..166
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ..
166
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................166
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS .....167
Wiring Diagram - AT - NONDTC .......................... ..167
A/T Check Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On .....170
Engine Cannot Be Started in "P" or "N" Position ...170
In "P" Position, Vehicle Moves When Pushed .......171
In "N" Position, Vehicle Moves ..............................172
Large Shock ("N" to "D" Position) ..........................173
Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" Position ..175
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" Position ..178
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1 .......................180
A/T Does Not Shift: D1→ D2 ................................ ..182
A/T Does Not Shift: D2→ D3 ................................ ..184
A/T Does Not Shift: D3→ D4 ................................ ..186
A/T Does Not Shift: D4→ D5 ................................ ..188
A/T Does Not Lock-up ......................................... ..190
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ...................192
Lock-up Is Not Released .......................................194
Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle .................194
Cannot Be Changed to Manual Mode ...................195
A/T Does Not Shift: 5th Gear → 4th Gear ........... ..196
A/T Does Not Shift: 4th Gear → 3rd Gear ........... ..197
A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear → 2nd Gear .......... ..199
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear → 1st Gear ........... ..201
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ... ..202
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ............................205
Control Device Removal and Installation ............. ..205
Control Rod Removal and Installation ...................206
Adjustment of A/T Position ....................................207
Checking of A/T Position .......................................207
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .............................208
Description ........................................................... ..208
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location ..........208
Wiring Diagram - AT - SHIFT .................................209
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................209
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ...............................212
Component .......................................................... ..212
Removal and Installation .......................................212
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ...................................215
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Tempera-
ture Sensor 2 ....................................................... .
215
Parking Component (2WD Models Only) ..............226
Rear Oil Seal .........................................................233
Revolution Sensor Component (2WD Models
Only) .....................................................................
233
AIR BREATHER HOSE ....................................239
Removal and Installation ...................................... .239
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ..........................241
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) .............. .241
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ..............243
OVERHAUL ......................................................249
Component .......................................................... .249
Oil Channel ...........................................................261
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ......................... .
264
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. ..267
Disassembly ......................................................... .267
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............285
Oil Pump .............................................................. .285
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-Way Clutch ...................287
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .....289
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low Re-
verse Clutch Hub ..................................................
295
High and Low Reverse Clutch ..............................301
Direct Clutch .........................................................303
ASSEMBLY .................................................... ..306
Assembly (1) ........................................................ .306
Adjustment ............................................................320
Assembly (2) .........................................................323
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
330
General Specification ........................................... .330
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....330
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
es ..........................................................................
331
Stall Speed ............................................................331
Line Pressure ........................................................331
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................332
Turbine Revolution Sensor ...................................332
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor) ...332
Reverse Brake ......................................................332
Total End Play .......................................................332
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AT-32
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
 This line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the pres-
sure 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 TH E TCM LINE PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC PAT-
TERN
 The TCM has stored in memory a number of patterns fo r the optimum line pressure characteristic for the
driving state.
 In order to obtain the most appropriate line pressure char acteristic to meet the current driving state, the TCM
controls the line pressure solenoid current valve 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 trans-
mission is shifted down, the line pressure is set according to the
vehicle speed.
During Shift Change
PCIA0007E
PCIA0008E
PCIA0009E
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEMAT-33
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The necessary and adequate line pressure for shift change is set.
For this reason, line pressure pattern setting corresponds to input
torque and gearshift selection. Also, line pressure characteristic is
set according to engine speed, during engine brake operation.
At Low Fluid Temperature
When the A/T fluid temperature drops below the prescribed tempera-
ture, in order to speed up the action of each friction element, the line
pressure is set higher than the normal line pressure characteristic.
Shift ControlINFOID:0000000001327139
The clutch pressure control solenoid is controlled by the signals from the switches and sensors. Thus, the
clutch pressure is adjusted to be appropriate to t he engine load state and vehicle driving state. It becomes
possible to finely control the clutch hydraulic pressu re with high precision and a smoother shift change charac-
teristic is attained.
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
PCIA0010E
PCIA0011E
PCIA0012E
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AT-34
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
*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.
BLIPPING CONTROL
This system makes transmission clutch engage readily by controlling (synchronizing) engine revolution
according to the (calculation of) engine revolution after shifting down.
 “BLIPPING CONTROL” functions.
- When downshifting by accelerator pedal depression at “D” position.
- When downshifting under the manual mode.
 TCM selects “BLIPPING CONTROL” or “NORMAL SHIFT CONTROL” according to the gear position, the
select lever position, the engine torque and the speed when accelerating by accelerator pedal depression.
 Revolution control demand signal is transmitted from TCM to ECM under “BLIPPING CONTROL”.
 TCM synchronizes engine revolution according to the revolution control demand signal.
Shift Change System Diagram
Lock-up ControlINFOID:0000000001327140
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque conv erter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is c ontrolled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve,
which is controlled by a signal from TCM, and the to rque converter clutch control valve engages or releases
the torque converter clutch piston.
PCIA0013E
SCIA6483E
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AT-36
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
Therefore, the low coast brake solenoid is operated to prevent the forward one-way clutch from idling and
the engine brake is operated in the same manner as conventionally.
 The operation of the low coast brake solenoid switches the low coast brake switching valve and controls the
coupling and releasing of the low coast brake.
The low coast brake reducing valve contro ls the low coast brake coupling force.
Control ValveINFOID:0000000001327142
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
SCIA1520E
Name Function
Torque converter regulator valve In 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 pres-
sure).
Pressure regu lator valve
Pressure regulator plug
Pressure regu lator sleeve Adjusts the oil discharged from the oil pump to the optimum pressure (line pressure) for
the driving state.
Front brake control valve When 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
the clutch pressure.)
Accumulator control valve Adjusts 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 A Adjusts the line pressure and produces the constant pressure (pilot pressure) required
for line pressure control, shift change control, and lock-up control.
Pilot valve B Adjusts 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 valve When 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 ge ar and switches the direct clutch coupling capacity.
High and low reverse clutch control valve When the high and low reverse clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the opti-
mum 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 valve When the input clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure (in-
put clutch pressure) and supplies it to the input clutch. (In 4th and 5th gears, adjusts the
clutch pressure.)
Direct clutch control valve When the direct clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure (di-
rect clutch pressure) and supplies it to the direct clutch. (In 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, ad-
justs the clutch pressure.)
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AT-68
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
26Slips/Will
Not En-
gage Lock-up is not re-
leased.
Refer to
AT- 1 9 4 ,
"Lock-up Is Not Re-
leased". ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 2
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 0 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 4
6. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 79. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when vehi-
cle changes speed D1
→ D
2 or M1 → M2. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 7
3. Direct clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 4 7
4. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle7. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 7
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
11. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 3
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT- 1 6 , "
Cross-
Sectional View (2WD Models)", AT- 1 7 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VK45DE Models for AWD)") AT- 2 6 7
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISAT-69
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Slips/Will
Not En-
gage No shock at all or the
clutch slips when vehi-
cle changes speed D2
→ D
3 or M2 → M3. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 7
3. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 4 9
4. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle7. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 8 7
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 1
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is im-
possible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-
16, "Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)", AT- 1 7 , "Cross-
Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-
Sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)") AT- 2 6 7
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6 , "
Cross-
Sectional View (2WD Models)", AT- 1 7 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VK45DE Models for AWD)") AT- 2 6 7
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No shock at all or the
clutch slips when vehi-
cle changes speed D3
→ D
4 or M3 → M4. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 7
3.Input clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 4 3
4. Front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 4 5
5. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 9
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 1
13. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 3
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AT-70
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
30Slips/Will
Not En-
gage No shock at all or the
clutch slips when vehi-
cle changes speed D4
→ D
5 or M4 → M5. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 7
3. Front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 4 5
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 7
5. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
10. Front brake (brake band)AT- 2 6 7
11. Input clutchAT- 2 8 9
12. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
13. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 1
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5
→ D4 or
M5 → M4 the engine
idles or the A/T slips. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 7
3. Front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 4 5
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 7
5. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
10. Input clutchAT- 2 8 9
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 3 0 1
13. Direct clutchAT- 3 0 3
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISAT-77
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Slips/Will
Not En-
gage With selector lever in
“D” position, driving is
not possible. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
3. PNP switchAT- 1 0 2
4. A/T positionAT- 2 0 7
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Torque converter
AT- 2 6 7
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 8 5
8. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 9 5
9. Gear systemAT- 2 4 9
10. Reverse brakeAT- 2 6 7
11. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is im-
possible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-
16, "Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)", AT- 1 7 , "Cross-
Sectional View (VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-
Sectional View (VK45DE Models for AWD)") AT- 2 6 7
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 6 , "
Cross-
Sectional View (2WD Models)", AT- 1 7 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VQ35DE Models for AWD)" or AT- 1 8 , "Cross-Sectional View
(VK45DE Models for AWD)") AT- 2 6 7
46
With selector lever in
“R” position, driving is
not possible. ON vehicle
1. A/T fluid level and state
AT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 4 9
3. PNP switchAT- 1 0 2
4. A/T positionAT- 2 0 7
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Gear system
AT- 2 4 97. Output shaftAT- 2 6 7
8. Reverse brakeAT- 2 6 7
47Does Not
Change Does not change M5
→
M4.
Refer to AT- 1 9 6 , "A/T
Does Not Shift: 5th
Gear → 4th Gear".ON vehicle 1. PNP switch
AT- 1 0 2
2. A/T fluid level and state AT- 4 9
3. A/T positionAT- 2 0 7
4. Manual mode switchAT- 1 5 5
5. CAN communication line AT- 9 4
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle 7. Front brake (brake band) AT- 2 6 7
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