A/T - Hard To Shift: Overview

Classification:
AT99-001

Reference:
NTB99-014

Date:
April 1, 1999

1998-99 MAXIMA A/T SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE - HARD TO SHIFT

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
1998-99 Maxima (A32)

SERVICE INFORMATION

Some 1998 or 1999 Maxima vehicles with automatic transmission may exhibit a situation where the shift handle is hard to move or operate. This problem may be worse during hot weather.

Figure 1:

This incident may be difficult to duplicate unless the vehicle is heat soaked. Scratch markings may also be observed running the length of the sliding black plastic shifter strip (see Figure 1). (This plastic strip slides within the slot as the shift handle is moved.)

The root cause of this incident is insufficient clearance between the indicator assembly and the base of the shift control device. This lack of clearance causes the sliding black plastic strip to bind, which increases operating effort. Two service procedures are provided to correct this incident.

Parts Information:

PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

For Service Procedure "A":





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown:

OR

For Service Procedure "B":





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.