Nissan Frontier D22. Manual — part 111

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AT-413

[RE4R01A]

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Locations of Needle Bearings, Thrust Washers and Snap Rings

ECS007PA

WAT378

AT-414

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Disassembly

ECS007PB

1.

Drain ATF through drain plug.

2.

Remove turbine revolution sensor (VG33ER only).

3.

Remove torque converter by holding it firmly and turning while
pulling straight out.

4.

Check torque converter one-way clutch.

a.

Insert Tool into spline of one-way clutch inner race.

b.

Hook bearing support unitized with one-way clutch outer race
with suitable wire.

c.

Check that one-way clutch inner race rotates only clockwise with
Tool while holding bearing support with wire.

5.

Remove park/neutral position (PNP) switch from transmission
case.

6.

Remove oil pan.

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Always place oil pan straight down so that foreign particles
inside will not move.

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Always replace oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing bolts.

SAT018B

SAT521G

AAT562A

SAT754I

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7.

Place transmission into Tool with the control valve facing up.

8.

Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine cause of
malfunction. If the fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains
foreign particles, the frictional 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 may inhibit pump pressure.

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If frictional material is detected, replace radiator after repair
of A/T. Refer to

CO-30, "Removal and Installation"

.

9.

Remove torque converter clutch solenoid valve and A/T fluid
temperature sensor connectors.

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Be careful not to damage connector.

10. Remove oil strainer.

a.

Remove oil strainer from control valve assembly.
Then remove O-ring from oil strainer.

SAT522G

SAT171B

AAT561A

SAT008B

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b.

Check oil strainer screen for damage.

11. Remove control valve assembly.

a.

Straighten terminal clips to free terminal cords then remove ter-
minal clips.

b.

Remove bolts A and B, and remove control valve assembly from
transmission.

c.

Remove solenoid connector.

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Be careful not to damage connector.

SAT025B

SAT009B

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

A

33 (1.30)

B

45 (1.77)

SAT353B

SAT026B