Section 435 (Automatic Transmission): Disassembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble parts behind Drum Support. Refer to "CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW (2WD MODELS) " or "CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW (AWD MODELS) ".

Drain ATF through drain plug.
Remove torque converter by holding it firmly and turning while pulling straight out.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Convertor
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Check torque converter one-way clutch using check tool as shown in the figure.
1. Insert check tool into the groove of bearing support built into one-way clutch outer race.
2. When fixing bearing support with check tool, rotate one-way clutch spline using screwdriver.
3. Make sure that inner race rotates clockwise only. If not, replace torque converter assembly.
Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter One-Way Clutch Using Check Tool
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Remove converter housing from transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch converter housing.

Fig 3: Removing Converter Housing From Transmission Case
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Remove O-ring from input clutch assembly.

Fig 4: Removing O-Ring From Input Clutch Assembly
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Remove tightening bolts for oil pump assembly and transmission case.

Fig 5: Removing Tightening Bolts For Oil Pump Assembly
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Attach the sliding hammers to oil pump assembly and extract it evenly from transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Fully tighten sliding hammer screw.
- Make sure that bearing race is installed to the oil pump assembly edge surface.
Fig 6: Attaching Sliding Hammers To Oil Pump
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Remove O-ring from oil pump assembly.

Fig 7: Removing O-Ring From Oil Pump Assembly
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Remove bearing race from oil pump assembly.

Fig 8: Removing Bearing Race From Oil Pump Assembly
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Remove needle bearing from front sun gear.

Fig 9: Removing Needle Bearing From Front Sun Gear
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Remove front sun gear assembly from front carrier assembly.
NOTE: Remove front sun gear by rotating left/right.

Fig 10: Removing Front Sun Gear By Rotating Left/Right
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Remove seal rings from input clutch assembly.

Fig 11: Removing Seal Rings From Input Clutch Assembly
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Remove front carrier assembly from rear carrier assembly. (With input clutch assembly and rear internal gear.)
CAUTION: Be careful to remove it with needle bearing.

Fig 12: Removing Front Carrier Assembly From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Loosen lock nut and remove band servo anchor end pin from transmission case.

Fig 13: Removing Band Servo Anchor End Pin From Transmission Case
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Remove brake band from transmission case.

Fig 14: Removing Brake Band From Transmission Case
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- To prevent brake linings from cracking or peeling, do not stretch the flexible band unnecessarily. When removing the brake band, always secure it with a clip as shown in the figure at right.
  Leave the clip in position after removing the brake band.
- Check brake band facing for damage, cracks, wear or burns.
Fig 15: Removing Clip
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Remove mid carrier assembly and rear carrier assembly as a unit.

Fig 16: Removing Mid Carrier Assembly
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Remove mid carrier assembly from rear carrier assembly.

Fig 17: Removing Mid Carrier Assembly From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Remove needle bearing (front side) from mid carrier assembly.

Fig 18: Removing Needle Bearing (Front Side) From Mid Carrier Assembly
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Remove needle bearing (rear side) from mid carrier assembly.

Fig 19: Removing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) From Mid Carrier Assembly
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Remove bearing race from rear carrier assembly.

Fig 20: Removing Bearing Race From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Remove needle bearing from rear carrier assembly.

Fig 21: Removing Needle Bearing From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Remove mid sun gear assembly, rear sun gear assembly and high and low reverse clutch hub as a unit.
CAUTION: Be careful to remove then with bearing race and needle bearing.

Fig 22: Removing Mid Sun Gear Assembly
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Remove high and low reverse clutch assembly from direct clutch assembly.
CAUTION: Make sure that needle bearing is installed to the high and low reverse clutch assembly edge surface.

Fig 23: Removing High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Remove direct clutch assembly from reverse brake.

Fig 24: Removing Direct Clutch Assembly From Reverse Brake
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Remove needle bearing from drum support.

Fig 25: Removing Needle Bearing From Drum Support
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Remove snap ring from A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 26: Removing Snap Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Push A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 27: Identifying A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.

Fig 28: Removing Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket
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Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the A/T 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 can inhibit pump pressure.
- If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler cleaning. Refer to "A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING ".
Fig 29: Checking Foreign Materials In Oil Pan
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Remove magnets from oil pan.

Fig 30: Removing Magnets From Oil Pan
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Disconnect A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 31: Disconnecting A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 Connector
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Straighten terminal clips to free terminal cord assembly and A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 harness.

Fig 32: Straightening Terminal Clips
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Disconnect revolution sensor connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 33: Disconnecting Revolution Sensor Connector
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Straighten terminal clips to free revolution sensor harness.

Fig 34: Straightening Terminal Clips
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Remove bolts A, B and C from control valve with TCM.

BOLT SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol	Length mm (in)	Number of bolts
A	42 (1.65)	5
B	55 (2.17)	6
C	40 (1.57)	1

Fig 35: Locating Bolts

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Remove control valve with TCM from transmission case.
CAUTION: When removing, be careful with the manual valve notch and manual plate height. Remove it vertically.

Fig 36: Removing Control Valve With TCM From Transmission Case
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Remove A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 with bracket from control valve with TCM.

Fig 37: Removing A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 With Bracket From Control Valve With TCM
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Remove bracket from A/T fluid temperature sensor 2.

Fig 38: Removing Bracket From A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2
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Remove O-ring from A/T assembly harness connector.

Fig 39: Removing O-Ring From A/T Assembly Harness Connector
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Disconnect TCM connectors.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.

Fig 40: Disconnecting TCM Connectors
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Remove A/T assembly harness connector from control valve with TCM using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 41: Removing A/T Assembly Harness Connector From Control Valve With TCM
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Disconnect TCM connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connectors.

Fig 42: Disconnecting TCM Connector And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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Remove rear extension assembly (2WD models) or adapter case assembly (AWD models) according to the following procedures.
1. 2WD models
  1. Remove tightening bolts for rear extension assembly and transmission case.
    
    Fig 43: Removing Tightening Bolts For Rear Extension Assembly
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  2. Tap rear extension assembly with soft hammer.
    
    Fig 44: Taping Rear Extension Assembly With Soft Hammer
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  3. Remove rear extension assembly from transmission case. (With needle bearing.)
  Fig 45: Removing Rear Extension Assembly From Transmission Case
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2. AWD models
  1. Remove tightening bolts for adapter case assembly and transmission case. (With bracket)
    
    Fig 46: Removing Tightening Bolts For Adapter Case Assembly
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  2. Tap adapter case assembly with soft hammer.
    
    Fig 47: Taping Adapter Case Assembly With Soft Hammer
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  3. Remove adapter case assembly from transmission case. (With needle bearing)
    
    Fig 48: Removing Adapter Case Assembly From Transmission Case
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  4. Remove gasket from transmission case.
Fig 49: Removing Gasket From Transmission Case
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Remove bearing race from output shaft.

Fig 50: Removing Bearing Race From Output Shaft
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Remove output shaft from transmission case by rotating left/right.

Fig 51: Removing Output Shaft From Transmission Case By Rotating Left/Right
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Remove parking gear from output shaft.

Fig 52: Removing Parking Gear From Output Shaft
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Remove seal rings from output shaft.

Fig 53: Removing Seal Rings From Output Shaft
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Remove needle bearing from transmission case.

Fig 54: Removing Needle Bearing From Transmission Case
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Remove revolution sensor from transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
Fig 55: Removing Revolution Sensor From Transmission Case
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Remove reverse brake snap ring (fixing plate) using 2 flat-bladed screwdrivers.
NOTE: Press out snap ring from the transmission case oil pan side gap using a flat-bladed screwdriver, and remove it using another screwdriver.
Remove reverse brake retaining plate from transmission case.
- Check facing for burns, cracks or damage. If necessary, replace the plate.
Fig 56: Removing Reverse Brake Snap Ring
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Remove N-spring from transmission case.

Fig 57: Removing N-Spring From Transmission Case
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Remove reverse brake drive plates, driven plates and dish plate from transmission case.
- Check facing for burns, cracks or damage. If necessary, replace the plate.
Fig 58: Removing Reverse Brake Drive Plates
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Remove snap ring (fixing spring retainer) using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 59: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove spring retainer and return spring from transmission case.

Fig 60: Removing Spring Retainer And Return Spring From Transmission Case
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Remove seal rings from drum support.

Fig 61: Removing Seal Rings From Drum Support
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Remove needle bearing from drum support edge surface.

Fig 62: Removing Needle Bearing From Drum Support Edge Surface
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Remove reverse brake piston from transmission case with compressed air. Refer to "OIL CHANNEL ".
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to abruptly blow air. It makes pistons incline, as the result, it becomes hard to disassemble the pistons.

Fig 63: Removing Reverse Brake Piston From Transmission Case
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Remove D-rings from reverse brake piston.

Fig 64: Removing D-Rings From Reverse Brake Piston
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Use a pin punch (4mm dia. commercial service tool) to knock out retaining pin.

Fig 65: Knocking Out Retaining Pin
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Remove manual shaft retaining pin with nippers.

Fig 66: Removing Manual Shaft Retaining Pin With Nippers
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Remove manual plate (with parking rod) from manual shaft.

Fig 67: Removing Manual Plate From Manual Shaft
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Remove parking rod from manual plate.

Fig 68: Removing Parking Rod From Manual Plate
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Remove manual shaft from transmission case.

Fig 69: Removing Manual Shaft From Transmission Case
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Remove manual shaft oil seals using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch transmission case.

Fig 70: Removing Manual Shaft Oil Seals Using A Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Remove detent spring and spacer from transmission case.

Fig 71: Removing Detent Spring And Spacer From Transmission Case
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Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring from transmission case.

Fig 72: Removing Snap Ring From Transmission Case
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Remove servo assembly (with return spring) from transmission case.

Fig 73: Removing Servo Assembly From Transmission Case
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Remove return spring from servo assembly.

Fig 74: Removing Return Spring From Servo Assembly
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Remove O-rings from servo assembly.

Fig 75: Removing O-Rings From Servo Assembly
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Remove parking actuator support from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).

Fig 76: Removing Parking Actuator Support From Rear Extension
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Remove parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).

Fig 77: Removing Parking Pawl
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Remove return spring from parking pawl.

Fig 78: Removing Return Spring From Parking Pawl
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Remove needle bearing from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).

Fig 79: Removing Needle Bearing From Rear Extension
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Remove rear oil seal from rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models).

Fig 80: Removing Seal using Screwdriver
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