A/T - Abnormal Shifting

Classification:
AT04-002

Reference:
NTB04-035

Date:
March 10, 2004

NISSAN; ABNORMAL SHIFTING OF AUTO TRANSAXLE (RE4F04B/W)

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002-2004 Altima (L31)
2000-2003 Maxima (A33)
2004 Maxima (A34) with 4-speed A/T ONLY
1999-2002 Quest (V41)
2004 Quest (V42) with 4-speed A/T ONLY
2000-2004 Sentra (B15)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

An Applied Vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle has ALL of the following conditions:

^ Abnormal shifting (like: slip, "shift shock", no shift, improper shift timing)

^ Transmission fluid is not burnt

^ No excessive debris in oil pan*

^ The incident is listed as an A/T internal fault as per the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) diagnostic procedure

*See A/T Fluid Cooler Inspection Procedure in the appropriate ESM.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Policy Change

When ESM diagnosis shows an incident is caused by an A/T internal fault for an Applied Vehicle;

^ DO NOT replace the transaxle assembly.

^ Instead, first replace the control valve assembly (valve body) of the incident transmission. Use the latest part number shown in your Nissan Parts Catalogue.





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