transmission oil INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
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 0.15 5.03 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb UNITLiter US measure
2007

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A/T Does Not Shift: 3rd Gear → 2nd Gear ...........217
A/T Does Not Shift: 2nd Gear → 1st Gear ............218
Vehicle Does Not Decelerate by Engine Brake ....220
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................222
Control Device Removal and Installation ..............222
Control Rod Removal and Installation ..................226
Adjustment of A/T Position ...................................227
Checking of A/T Position ......................................228
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM .....................................229
Description ............................................................229
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location .........229
Wiring Diagram — AT — SHIFT ...........................230
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................232
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..........................................236
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature
Sensor 2 ...............................................................236
Parking Components (2WD Models Only) ............250
Rear Oil Seal (VQ35DE Models Only) ..................262
Revolution Sensor Components (2WD Models
Only) .....................................................................263
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...........................................272
Removal and Installation ......................................272
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ................................274
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ..............274
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ..............278
OVERHAUL .............................................................281
Components .........................................................281Oil Channel ...........................................................295
Locations of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings,
Thrust Washers and Snap Rings ..........................298
DISASSEMBLY .......................................................301
Disassembly ..........................................................301
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ......................322
Oil Pump ...............................................................322
Front Sun Gear, 3rd One-Way Clutch ...................325
Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear .....327
Mid Sun Gear, Rear Sun Gear, High and Low
Reverse Clutch Hub ..............................................333
High and Low Reverse Clutch ..............................339
Direct Clutch .........................................................341
ASSEMBLY .............................................................344
Assembly (1) .........................................................344
Adjustment ............................................................360
Assembly (2) .........................................................362
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....370
General Specifications ..........................................370
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ......370
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/Releases .371
Stall Speed ............................................................371
Line Pressure ........................................................371
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................371
Turbine Revolution Sensor ....................................372
Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolution Sensor) ...372
Reverse Brake ......................................................372
Total End Play .......................................................372

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions NCS001JE

Before connecting or disconnecting the A/T assembly har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect
the battery cable from the negative terminal. Because bat-
tery voltage is applied to TCM even if ignition switch is
turned OFF.

After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
“DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) Confirmation Procedure”.
If the repair is completed the DTC should not be displayed
in the “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.

When removing the transmission from a vehicle, do not use the
companion flange section at the rear end of the transmission as
a support point. (VK45DE models only)

Always use the specified brand of ATF. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids
and Lubricants" .

Use lint-free paper not cloth rags during work.

After replacing the ATF, dispose of the waste oil using the meth-
ods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc.

Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the out-
side of the transmission. It is important to prevent the internal
parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign mat-
ter.

Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.

Use lint-free paper or towels for wiping parts clean. Common
shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere with the operation
of the transmission.

Place disassembled parts in order for easier and proper assem-
bly.

All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose,
non-flammable solvent before inspection or reassembly.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the
transmission is disassembled.

It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.

The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced.
Place disassembled valve body parts in order for easier and proper assembly. Care will also prevent
springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.

Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.

Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings
and seals, or hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not use grease.

Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
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PRECAUTIONS
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Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to
AT- 9 , "
ATF COOLER SERVICE" .

After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.

When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the ATF is drained. Old ATF will remain in torque con-
verter and ATF cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under “Changing A/T Fluid” in the AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" , AT- 1 3 , "Checking A/T Fluid" .
Service Notice or PrecautionsNCS001JF
ATF COOLER SERVICE
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to AT- 1 4 , "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning" . For radiator replacement, refer to CO-14, "RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE engine), CO-43,
"RADIATOR" (for VK45DE engine).
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS

A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the A/T CHECK indicator or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table
on AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic
result.

The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM mem-
ories.
Always perform the procedure on AT- 4 1 , "
HOW TO ERASE DTC" to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-54, "
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VQ35DE engine), EC-
756, "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" (for VK45DE engine).

Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-104, "
HAR-
NESS CONNECTOR" .

A/T FLUID
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5. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray Transmission Cooler Cleaner only with adequate
ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis-
sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet hose until ATF flows out of the cooler
inlet hose for 5 seconds.
7. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
8. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and of the cooler outlet
hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 to 9 kg/cm
2 (70 to 130 psi)
through the cooler outlet hose for 10 seconds to force out any
remaining ATF.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connect the A/T
fluid cooler steel lines to the A/T.
12. Remove the banjo bolts.
13. Flush each steel line from the cooler side back toward the A/T
by spraying Transmission Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream for 5 seconds.
14. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 to 9 kg/cm
2 (70 to 130 psi) through each steel line from the cooler
side back toward the A/T for 10 seconds to force out any remaining ATF.
15. Ensure all debris is removed from the steel cooler lines.
16. Ensure all debris is removed from the banjo bolts and fittings.
17. Perform AT- 1 5 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE" .
A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Insufficient cleaning of the cooler inlet hose exterior may lead to inaccurate debris identification.
1. Position an oil pan under the A/T inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Clean the exterior and tip of the cooler inlet hose.
3. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray Transmission Cooler Cleaner only with adequate
ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
4. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis-
sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet hose until ATF flows out of the cooler
inlet hose for 5 seconds.
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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.
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 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.
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AT-194
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 9.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.1).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-196
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
9. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 13.
10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
11 . CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 12.
12. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

AT-198
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> GO TO 12.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.43).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following.
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 2 2 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 3 0 1 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
Control Valve With TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 3 , "
A/T Fluid Condition Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> GO TO 12.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
Check malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 4 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.23).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 9 , "
Cruise Test - Part 1" , AT- 6 1 , "Cruise Test - Part 2" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.