oil level NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual

AT-14
A/T FLUID
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10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningNCS0001J
Whenever an A/T is 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 block or restrict the flow of ATF. In either case, mal-
function of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as ATF enters the cooler 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 an oil pan under the A/T inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Identify the inlet and outlet A/T fluid cooler hoses.
3. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler inlet and outlet rubber hoses
from the steel cooler tubes or bypass valve.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Allow any ATF that remains in the cooler hoses to drain into the
oil pan.
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.Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
SCIA4896E
SCIA3830E
SCIA3831E

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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisNCS00024
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 to AT- 1 2 , "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/
T fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°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 accel-
erator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot
from accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move selector lever to “N” position.
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
malfunctions (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
SAT513G
Stall speed: 2,700 – 3,000 rpm
SAT514G

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Cruise Test — Part 1NCS00027
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 to 80°C (122 to 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 the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Starts from D
1 ?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 1 , "
Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
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 appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift
-up D1 → D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 3 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D1 → D2" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 → D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 → D3 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
2 → D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 5 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D2 → D3" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.
4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 → D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 → D4 ) at the appro-
priate speed. Refer to AT- 5 8 , "
Vehicle Speed at When Gears Shifting Occurs" .
With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT- 8 8 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE" .
Does the A/T shift-up D
3 → D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT- 1 8 7 , "
A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4" on the AT- 4 4 , "DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET" , then continue the road test.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageVehicle cannot be
started from D
1 .
Refer to AT-181,
"Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
3. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
24Does not lock-up.
Refer to AT-191, "A/T
Does Not Lock-up" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 0 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 59. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
25Does not hold lock-up
condition.
Refer to AT-193, "A/T
Does Not Hold Lock-
up Condition" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 0 6
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 2 5
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 59. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageLock-up is not
released.
Refer to AT-194,
"Lock-up Is Not
Released" .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Engine speed signalAT- 11 3
4. Turbine revolution sensorAT-106
5. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-125
6. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-2559. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
27No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
1 → D2 or
M
1 → M2 . ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
6. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT-255
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-274
10. Gear systemAT-246
11. Direct clutchAT-288
12. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
2 → D3 or
M
2 → M3 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 5 1
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
6. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
8. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
11. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 8 6
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
29No shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
3 → D4 or
M
3 → M4 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. Input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 5
4. Front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 4 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
10. Input clutchAT- 2 7 6
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 8 6
13. Direct clutchAT- 2 8 8
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageNo shock at all or the
clutch slips when
vehicle changes
speed D
4 → D5 or
M
4 → M5 .ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Front brake solenoid valveAT-147
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. Front brake (brake band)AT-255
11. Input clutchAT-276
12. Gear systemAT-246
13. High and low reverse clutchAT-286
31When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D5 → D4
or M
5 → M4 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Front brake solenoid valveAT-147
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. Input clutchAT-276
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. High and low reverse clutchAT-286
13. Direct clutchAT-288
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Slips/Will
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EngageWhen you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D4 → D3
or M
4 → M3 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. Input clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 5
4. Front brake solenoid valveAT- 1 4 7
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converter AT- 2 5 5
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
12. High and low reverse clutchAT- 2 8 6
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
33When you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D3 → D2
or M
3 → M2 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT- 1 0 8,
AT- 1 3 9
3. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 5 1
4. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 4 9
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
7. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
9. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
10. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
11. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
12. Direct clutchAT- 2 8 8
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWhen you press the
accelerator pedal and
shift speed D2 → D1
or M
2 → M1 the
engine idles or the A/
T slips.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTRAT-108,
AT-139
3. Direct clutch solenoid valveAT-149
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
6. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle7. Torque converterAT-255
8. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
9. 3rd one-way clutchAT-274
10. 1st one-way clutchAT-281
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. Reverse brakeAT-255
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
35With selector lever in
“D” position, accelera-
tion is extremely poor.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT-131
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. PNP switchAT-102
6. A/T positionAT-206
7. Control valve with TCMAT-215
OFF vehicle8. Torque converterAT-255
9. Oil pump assemblyAT-271
10. 1st one-way clutchAT-281
11. Gear systemAT-246
12. Reverse brakeAT-255
13. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT- 1 7 , "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
14. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT-255
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Slips/Will
Not
EngageWith selector lever in
“R” position, accelera-
tion is extremely poor.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
4. High and low reverse clutch solenoid valveAT- 1 5 1
5. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
6. PNP switchAT- 1 0 2
7. A/T positionAT- 2 0 6
8. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle9. Gear systemAT- 2 4 610. Output shaftAT- 2 5 5
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
37While starting off by
accelerating in 1st,
engine races or slip-
page occurs.ON vehicle1. A/T fluid level and stateAT- 4 9
2. Line pressure testAT- 5 0
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 1
4. CAN communication lineAT- 9 4
5. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 1 5
OFF vehicle6. Torque converterAT- 2 5 5
7. Oil pump assemblyAT- 2 7 1
8. 3rd one-way clutchAT- 2 7 4
9. 1st one-way clutchAT- 2 8 1
10. Gear systemAT- 2 4 6
11. Reverse brakeAT- 2 5 5
12. Forward one-way clutch (Parts behind drum support is
impossible to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to
AT-17, "
Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
13. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-17,
"Cross-sectional View" .)AT- 2 5 5
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