transmission oil INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Owner's Guide

TM-140
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
56Others Maximum speed low.
ON vehicle
1. Fluid level and state
TM-148
2. Line pressure testTM-157
3. Accelerator pedal position sensor TM-71
4. CAN communication line LAN-4
5. Direct clutch solenoid valveTM-86
6. Control valve with TCMTM-172
OFF vehicle7. Torque converter
TM-172
8. Oil pump assemblyTM-172
9. Input clutchTM-172
10. Gear systemTM-172
11. High and low reverse clutchTM-172
12. Direct clutchTM-172
13. Forward one- way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
TM-8
, TM-9. TM-172
14 Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible to
perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to TM-8
,
TM-9. TM-172
57
Extremely large creep. ON vehicle1. Engine idle speed
EC-172. CAN communication lineLAN-4
OFF vehicle 3. Torque converter TM-172
58With selector lever in
“P” position, vehicle
does not enter parking
condition or, with se-
lector lever in another
position, parking con-
dition is not cancelled. ON vehicle
1. Transmission range switch
TM-45
2. Control cable adjustmentTM-164
OFF vehicle 3. Parking pawl components TM-172
59Vehicle runs with
transmission in “P” po-
sition. ON vehicle1. Transmission range switch
TM-45
2. Fluid level and stateTM-148
3. Control cable adjustmentTM-164
4. Control valve with TCMTM-172
5. Parking pawl componentsTM-172
OFF vehicle 6. Gear system TM-172
No. ItemsSymptom Condition Diagnostic ItemReference
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TM-144
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
•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”.
• Always use the specified brand of ATF. Refer to MA-13, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use paper rags not cloth rags during work.
• After replacing the ATF, dispose of the waste oil using the methods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc.
• Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to pre- vent the internal parts from becoming cont aminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
• Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
• Use lint-free cloth 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 assembly.
• 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.
• Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to TM-
152, "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning".
• After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
• When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is drained. Old A/T fluid 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
TM-150, "
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)", TM-148, "Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
Service Notice or PrecautionINFOID:0000000005148719
ATF COOLER SERVICE
• If A/T fluid contains fictional 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 with
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to TM-152,
"A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning". For radiator replacement, refer to CO-15, "Removal and Installation".
CHECKING AND CHANGING A/T FLUID
• Increase ATF oil temperature to 80 °C (176° F) first, then check and adjust oil level at 65 °C (149° F).
NOTE:
The A/T has both water cooling and air cooling systems . The air cooling system has a bypass valve. When
ATF oil temperature is at or below 50 °C (122° F), it does not flow through the air cooled system. If A/T oil
level is adjusted without flow throughout the entire system, the level will be 10mm lower than required.
Therefore, all piping should be filled with oil when adjusting level.
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
• A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. Refer to the table on TM-32,
"CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
• The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL ar e automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
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TM-150
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
A/T FLUID
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)
INFOID:0000000005148723
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fl uid must be replaced as specified. Refer to MA-9, "
Introduc-
tion of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T
fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.
Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as
shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-
ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-
sion oil cooler hose return line.
• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is
about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount
of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.
CAUTION:
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
• Using ATF fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating
parts such as the exhaust parts.
• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80 ° C (176 ° F).
7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification. Drain plug : Refer to
TM-192, "
Component".
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A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".
A/T fluid level
gauge bolt : Refer to TM-186, "
Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-188, "Removal and
Installation (4WD)".
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TM-152
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
A/T FLUID COOLER
A/T FLUID COOLER
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningINFOID:0000000005148724
Whenever an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator must be
inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can become trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can bloc k or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the c ooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Position a drain pan under the A/T inlet and outlet fluid cooler tube to cooler hose connection.
2. Put a different color matching mark on each cooler tube to cooler hose connection to aid in assembly. CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching mark. Do not damage the tubes or hose.
3. Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet and outlet rubber hoses from the steel cooler tubes.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Drain any A/T fluid from the cooler hose.
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 cooler cleaner only wi th 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 fluid 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 tip of the air gun and the cooler out- let hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 490 - 883 kPa (5 - 9 kg/cm
2, 71 - 128 psi) through the cooler outlet hose
for 10 seconds to force out any remaining fluid.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connect the fluid cooler tubes to the A/T.
12. Remove the banjo bolts.
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SCIA3831E
SCIA3832E
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TM-160
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
ROAD TEST
YES >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTIONS
1. Start the engine.
2. Move selector lever to “N” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?
YES >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK SHIFT SHOCK
1. Engage the brake.
2. Move selector lever to “D” position.
When the transmission is shifted from
“N” to “D”, is there an excessive shock?
YES >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 6.
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 >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 7.
7.CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTIONS
Inspect whether the vehicle creeps forward when the transmission is put into the “D” position.
Does the vehicle creep forward in the
“D” positions?
YES >> Go to TM-160, "Cruise Test - Part 1".
NO >> Record the malfunction and go to TM-160, "
Cruise Test - Part 1".
Cruise Test - Part 1INFOID:0000000005148731
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 the engine.
5. Move selector lever to “D” position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read off the gear positions.
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 → D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 → D2) at the appropri-
ate speed.
• Refer to TM-265, "
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs".
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1
→ D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.
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TM-170
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
OIL PAN
OIL PAN
Oil PanINFOID:0000000005148740
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to TM-150, "Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
2. Remove oil pan clips (1).
3. Remove oil pan (2).
4. Remove oil pan gasket. • : Vehicle front
• : Oil pan bolts
• Drain plug (3)
5. Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine c ause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, has
some burned smell, or contains foreign particles, friction material (clutches, band) may need replacement.
A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and
clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
CAUTION:
If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to TM-152, "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning".
6. Remove magnets from oil pan.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.
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OIL PANTM-171
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
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2. Install the oil pan and new oil pan gasket. • : Vehicle front
• : Oil pan bolts
• Clips (1)
• Drain plug (3)
CAUTION:
• Be sure the oil pan drain plug hole is located to the rear ofthe transmission assembly.
• Before installing oil pan bolts, remove any traces of old sealant from the sealing su rfaces and threaded holes.
• Do not reuse the oil pan gasket.
• Always replace the oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing.
• Partially install the oil pan bo lts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of the gasket.
3. Install new oil pan bolts and clips tighten in numerical order as shown.
4. Install drain plug with new gasket to oil pan and tighten to speci- fication.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Refill the A/T with fluid and check for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-
148, "Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
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Oil pan bolts : 7.9 N·m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
Drain plug : 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
SCIA4113E
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TM-172
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 and PlugINFOID:0000000005148741
COMPONENTS
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to TM-150, "
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
3. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
1. Transmission 2. Snap ring3. Sub-harness
4. Control valve with TCM 5. Bracket 6. A/T fluid temperature sensor 2
7. Oil pan gasket 8. Brackets9. Oil pan bolt
10. Oil pan 11. Magnet12. Drain plug
13. Drain plug gasket 14. Terminal cord assembly 15. O-ring
16. O-ring 17. Plug
A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (A) can be changed to plug (B), depending on vehicles.
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TM-180
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
12. Securely fasten output speed sensor (1) harness with terminalclip ( ).
13. Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
14. Pull up A/T assembly harness connector. CAUTION:
Do not damage connector.
15. Install snap ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
16. Connect A/T assembly harness connector.
17. Connect the negative battery terminal.
18. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-148, "
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
3. Disconnect A/T fluid temperat ure sensor 2 connector (A).
CAUTION:
Do not damage connector.
4. Straighten terminal clip ( ) to free A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness.
JSDIA1316ZZ
SCIA5038E
SCIA5039E
SCIA8125E
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TM-182
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
CONTROL VALVE WITH TCM
3. Connect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector (A).
4. Securely fasten A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness with ter-minal clip .
5. Install oil pan to transmission case. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
6. Connect the negative battery terminal.
7. Refill the A/T with fluid and check the fluid level and for fluid leakage. Refer to TM-148, "
Checking the A/T
Fluid (ATF)".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PLUG
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket. Refer to TM-170, "
Oil Pan".
3. Remove plug (1) with bracket (2) from control valve with TCM.
4. Remove bracket (1) from plug (2).
5. Remove O-ring (1) from plug (2).
Installation
CAUTION:
SCIA8125E
: Bolt
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JSDIA1312ZZ
JSDIA1313ZZ
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