torque NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

Description ...............................................................126
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ................................128
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................129
VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE............................131
Description ...............................................................131
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSMTR ..............................132
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................133
THROTTLE POSITION................................................134
Description ...............................................................134
Wiring Diagram - AT - TPS ......................................136
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................137
Component Inspection .............................................141
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A......................................142
Description ...............................................................142
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A ..................................144
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................145
Component Inspection .............................................147
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B......................................148
Description ...............................................................148
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/B ..................................150
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................151
Component Inspection .............................................153
OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID................................154
Description ...............................................................154
Wiring Diagram - AT - OVRCSV..............................155
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................156
Component Inspection .............................................158
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH...............................159
Description ...............................................................159
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV......................................161
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................162
Component Inspection .............................................164
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP
SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE)....165
Description ...............................................................165
Wiring Diagram - AT - BA/FTS ................................167
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................168
Component Inspection .............................................171
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL............................................172
Description ...............................................................172
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ................................173
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................174
LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID....................................176
Description ...............................................................176
Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV....................................178
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................179
Component Inspection .............................................182
EURO-OBD
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH.......................................................................183
Description ...............................................................183Wiring Diagram - AT - PNP/SW...............................185
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................186
Component Inspection .............................................188
DTC P0710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CIRCUIT.......................................................................189
Description ...............................................................189
Wiring Diagram - AT - FTS ......................................191
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................192
Component Inspection .............................................194
DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.A/T..............195
Description ...............................................................195
Wiring Diagram - AT - VSSA/T ................................197
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................198
DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL.......................200
Description ...............................................................200
Wiring Diagram - AT - ENGSS ................................201
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................202
DTC P0731 A/T 1ST GEAR FUNCTION....................204
Description ...............................................................204
Wiring Diagram - AT - 1ST ......................................207
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................208
Component Inspection .............................................209
DTC P0732 A/T 2ND GEAR FUNCTION.................... 211
Description ............................................................... 211
Wiring Diagram - AT - 2ND......................................214
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................215
Component Inspection .............................................216
DTC P0733 A/T 3RD GEAR FUNCTION....................217
Description ...............................................................217
Wiring Diagram - AT - 3RD......................................220
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................221
Component Inspection .............................................222
DTC P0734 A/T 4TH GEAR FUNCTION....................223
Description ...............................................................223
Wiring Diagram - AT - 4TH ......................................227
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................228
Component Inspection .............................................232
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE......................................................233
Description ...............................................................233
Wiring Diagram - AT - TCV......................................235
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................236
Component Inspection .............................................238
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE...239
Description ...............................................................239
Wiring Diagram - AT - LPSV....................................241
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................242
Component Inspection .............................................245
DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A..................246
Description ...............................................................246
Wiring Diagram - AT - SSV/A ..................................248
Diagnostic Procedure ..............................................249
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
AT-2

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.
+After overhaul, refill the transaxle 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 converter and ATF
cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under ªChanging A/T Fluidº in the
AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer to ªChanging A/T
Fluidº, AT-15.
Service Notice or PrecautionsNJAT0247FAIL-SAFENJAT0247S01The TCM has an electronic Fail-Safe (limp home mode). This allows the vehicle to be driven even if a major
electrical input/output device circuit is damaged.
Under Fail-Safe, the vehicle always runs in third gear, even with a shift lever position of ª1º, ª2º or ªDº. The
customer may complain of sluggish or poor acceleration.
When the ignition key is turned ªONº following Fail-Safe operation, O/D OFF indicator lamp blinks for about
8 seconds. (For GENERAL AND EXCEPT FOR EURO-OBD; ªSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT
CONSULT-II)º, refer to AT-44 and for EURO-OBD; ªTCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)º, refer
to AT-63.)
Fail-Safe may occur without electrical circuit damage if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions (such
as excessive wheel spin followed by sudden braking). To recover normal shift pattern, turn the ignition key
ªOFFº for 5 seconds, then ªONº.
The blinking of the O/D OFF indicator lamp for about 8 seconds will appear only once and be cleared. The
customer may resume normal driving conditions.
Always follow the ªWORK FLOWº [Refer to AT-73 (General and except for Euro-OBD), AT-78 (EURO-OBD).]
The SELF-DIAGNOSIS results will be as follows:
The first SELF-DIAGNOSIS will indicate damage to the vehicle speed sensor or the revolution sensor.
During the next SELF-DIAGNOSIS, performed after checking the sensor, no damages will be indicated.
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICENJAT0247S02The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:
+External leaks in the hub weld area.
+Converter hub is scored or damaged.
+Converter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.
+Steel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.
+Pump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.
+Vehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)
+Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.
+Internal failure of stator roller clutch.
+Heavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).
+Steel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged Ð indicates that lining material came from converter.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-9

The torque converter should not be replaced if:
+The fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.
+The threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.
+Transaxle failure did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch plate
lining material in unit and inside the fluid filter.
+Vehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter clutch
dampener plate lining has seen excess wear by vehicles operated in heavy and/or constant traffic, such
as taxi, delivery or police use.
EURO-OBD SELF-DIAGNOSIS Ð EURO-OBD ÐNJAT0247S04+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 O/D OFF indicator or the malfunction indicator (MI). Refer to the table on AT-55
for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
+The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MI are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
Always perform the procedure ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº on AT-52 to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MI.
+The following self-diagnostic items can be detected using ECM self-diagnostic results mode* only when
the O/D OFF indicator lamp does not indicate any malfunctions.
þ PNP switch
þ A/T 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear function
*: For details of EURO-OBD, refer to EC-59, ªON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº.
+Certain systems and components, especially those related to EURO-OBD, may use a new style
slide-locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL-6, ªHARNESS CONNECTORº.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNJAT0248When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
+GI-11, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº
+EL-10, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
+GI-32, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº
+GI-21, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precautions (Cont'd)
AT-10

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Checking A/T FluidNJAT02281. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50ÉC (86 to 122ÉF) using ªCOLDº range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in ªPº position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of
range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122
to 176ÉF) using ªHOTº range on dipstick.
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6. Check fluid condition.
+If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
+If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to LC-16, ªRadia-
torº.
SMA027D
Changing A/T FluidNJAT02291. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Fluid grade:
Nissan Matic ªDº or Genuine Nissan Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Refer to ªRECOMMENDED FLU-
IDS AND LUBRICANTSº, MA-16.
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
7.0!(6-1/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to ªChecking A/T Fluidº.
If fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 5.
A/T FLUID
Checking A/T Fluid
AT-15

Shift MechanismNJAT0013CONSTRUCTIONNJAT0013S01
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1. Torque converter
2. Oil pump
3. Input shaft
4. Brake band
5. Reverse clutch
6. High clutch
7. Front sun gear
8. Front pinion gear9. Front internal gear
10. Front planetary carrier
11. Rear sun gear
12. Rear pinion gear
13. Rear internal gear
14. Rear planetary carrier
15. Forward clutch
16. Forward one-way clutch17. Overrun clutch
18. Low one-way clutch
19. Low & reverse brake
20. Parking pawl
21. Parking gear
22. Output shaft
23. Idle gear
24. Output gear
FUNCTION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKENJAT0013S03
Clutch and brake components Abbr. Function
5Reverse clutch R/C To transmit input power to front sun gear7.
6High clutch H/C To transmit input power to front planetary carrier10.
15Forward clutch F/C To connect front planetary carrier10with forward one-way clutch16.
17Overrun clutch O/C To connect front planetary carrier10with rear internal gear13.
4Brake band B/B To lock front sun gear7.
16Forward one-way clutch F/O.C When forward clutch15is engaged, to stop rear internal gear13from rotat-
ing in opposite direction against engine revolution.
18Low one-way clutch L/O.C To stop front planetary carrier10from rotating in opposite direction against
engine revolution.
19Low & reverse brake L & R/B To lock front planetary carrier10.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Shift Mechanism
AT-22

Control System=NJAT0014OUTLINENJAT0014S01The automatic transaxle senses vehicle operating conditions through various switches and sensors. It always
controls the optimum shift position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
SWITCHES & SENSORS
cTCM
cACTUATORS
PNP switch
Throttle position sensor
Closed throttle position switch
Wide open throttle position
switch
Engine speed signal
A/T fluid temperature sensor
Revolution sensor
Vehicle speed sensor
Overdrive control switch
Stop lamp switchShift control
Line pressure control
Lock-up control
Overrun clutch control
Timing control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-II communication line
control
Duet-EA controlShift solenoid valve A
Shift solenoid valve B
Overrun clutch solenoid valve
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
O/D OFF indicator lamp
CONTROL SYSTEMNJAT0014S02
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System
AT-31

TCM FUNCTION=NJAT0014S03The function of the TCM is to:
+Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
+Determine required line pressure, shifting point, lock-up operation, and engine brake operation.
+Send required output signals to the respective solenoids.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCMNJAT0014S04
Sensors, switches and solenoid
valvesFunction
InputPNP switch Detects select lever position and sends a signal to TCM.
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle valve position and sends a signal to TCM.
Closed throttle position switch Detects throttle valve's fully-closed position and sends a signal to TCM.
Wide open throttle position switchDetects a throttle valve position of greater than 1/2 of full throttle and sends
a signal to TCM.
Engine speed signal From ECM.
A/T fluid temperature sensor Detects transmission fluid temperature and sends a signal to TCM.
Revolution sensor Detects output shaft rpm and sends a signal to TCM.
Vehicle speed sensorUsed as an auxiliary vehicle speed sensor. Sends a signal when revolution
sensor (installed on transmission) malfunctions.
Overdrive control switchSends a signal, which prohibits a shift to ªD
4º (overdrive) position, to the
TCM.
Stop lamp switch Releases lock-up system when depressing pedal in lock-up condition.
OutputShift solenoid valve A/BSelects shifting point suited to driving conditions in relation to a signal sent
from TCM.
Line pressure solenoid valveRegulates (or decreases) line pressure suited to driving conditions in rela-
tion to a signal sent from TCM.
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valveRegulates (or decreases) lock-up pressure suited to driving conditions in
relation to a signal sent from TCM.
Overrun clutch solenoid valveControls an ªengine brakeº effect suited to driving conditions in relation to a
signal sent from TCM.
O/D OFF indicator lamp Shows TCM faults, when A/T control components malfunction.
Control MechanismNJAT0015LINE PRESSURE CONTROLNJAT0015S01TCM has various line pressure control characteristics to match the
driving conditions.
An ON-OFF duty signal is sent to the line pressure solenoid valve
based on TCM characteristics.
Hydraulic pressure on the clutch and brake is electronically con-
trolled through the line pressure solenoid valve to accommodate
engine torque. This results in smooth shift operation.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control System (Cont'd)
AT-32

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Normal ControlNJAT0015S0101The line pressure to throttle opening characteristics is set for suit-
able clutch operation.
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Back-up Control (Engine brake)NJAT0015S0102If the selector lever is shifted to ª2º position while driving in D4(OD)
or D
3, great driving force is applied to the clutch inside the trans-
mission. Clutch operating pressure (line pressure) must be
increased to deal with this driving force.
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During Shift ChangeNJAT0015S0103The line pressure is temporarily reduced corresponding to a
change in engine torque when shifting gears (that is, when the shift
solenoid valve is switched for clutch operation) to reduce shifting
shock.
At Low Fluid TemperatureNJAT0015S0104+Fluid viscosity and frictional characteristics of the clutch facing
change with fluid temperature. Clutch engaging or band-con-
tacting pressure is compensated for, according to fluid
temperature, to stabilize shifting quality.
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+The line pressure is reduced below 60ÉC (140ÉF) to prevent
shifting shock due to low viscosity of automatic transmission
fluid when temperature is low.
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-33

Pilot pressure generated by the operation of shift solenoid valves
A and B is applied to the end face of shift valves A and B.
The drawing above shows the operation of shift valve B. When the
shift solenoid valve is ªONº, pilot pressure applied to the end face
of the shift valve overcomes spring force, moving the valve upward.
LOCK-UP CONTROLNJAT0015S03The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is locked
to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission
efficiency. The solenoid valve is controlled by an ON-OFF duty
signal sent from the TCM. The signal is converted to an oil pres-
sure signal which controls the torque converter clutch piston.
Conditions for Lock-up OperationNJAT0015S0301When vehicle is driven in 4th gear position, vehicle speed and
throttle opening are detected. If the detected values fall within the
lock-up zone memorized in the TCM, lock-up is performed.
Overdrive control switch ON OFF
Selector lever ªDº position
Gear position D
4D3
Vehicle speed sensor More than set value
Throttle position sensor Less than set opening
Closed throttle position switch OFF
A/T fluid temperature sensor More than 40ÉC (104ÉF)
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Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve ControlNJAT0015S0302The torque converter clutch solenoid valve is controlled by the
TCM. The plunger closes the drain circuit during the ªOFFº period,
and opens the circuit during the ªONº period. If the percentage of
OFF-time increases in one cycle, the pilot pressure drain time is
reduced and pilot pressure remains high.
The torque converter clutch piston is designed to slip to adjust the
ratio of ON-OFF, thereby reducing lock-up shock.
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OFF-time INCREASING
¯
Amount of drain DECREASING
¯
Pilot pressure HIGH
¯
Lock-up RELEASING
OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-35

Torque Converter Clutch Control Valve OperationNJAT0015S0303
AAT155A
Lock-up released
The OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is
long, and pilot pressure is high. The pilot pressure pushes the end
face of the torque converter clutch control valve in combination with
spring force to move the valve to the left. As a result, converter
pressure is applied to chamber A (torque converter clutch piston
release side). Accordingly, the torque converter clutch piston
remains unlocked.
Lock-up applied
When the OFF-duration of the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve is short, pilot pressure drains and becomes low. Accordingly,
the control valve moves to the right by the pilot pressure of the
other circuit and converter pressure. As a result, converter pres-
sure is applied to chamber B, keeping the torque converter clutch
piston applied.
Also smooth lock-up is provided by transient application and
release of the lock-up.
OVERRUN CLUTCH CONTROL (ENGINE BRAKE
CONTROL)
NJAT0015S04Forward one-way clutch is used to reduce shifting shocks in down-
shifting operations. This clutch transmits engine torque to the
wheels. However, drive force from the wheels is not transmitted to
the engine because the one-way clutch rotates idle. This means the
engine brake is not effective.
The overrun clutch operates when the engine brake is needed.
Overrun Clutch Operating ConditionsNJAT0015S0401
Selector lever position Gear position Throttle opening
ªDº position D
1,D2,D3gear position
Less than 3/16
ª2º position 2
1,22gear position
ª1º position 1
1,12gear position At any position
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OVERALL SYSTEM
Control Mechanism (Cont'd)
AT-36