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Adjustment




A/T FLUID

Adjustment

A/T fluid: Refer to "General Specification" General Specification.

Fluid capacity: Refer to "General Specification" General Specification.

CAUTION:
- Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
- Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration driveability and A/T
durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
- During adjusting of the ATF level, check CONSULT so that the fluid temperature may be maintained from 35 to 45�C (95 to 113�F).
- Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
1.Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
2.Start the engine.
3.Adjust the ATF to be approximately 40�C (104�F).
NOTE:
The ATF is largely affected by temperature. Therefore be sure to use CONSULT and check the "FLUID
TEMP" under "TRANSMISSION" in "Data Monitor" while adjusting.
4.While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "1", and shift it to the "P" position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
5.Lift up the vehicle.
6.Check that there is no ATF leakage.
7.Remove the drain plug. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Replacement.





8.Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain plug hole.

CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
9.Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe.

CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
10.Fill approximately 0.5 liters (1/2 lmp qt) of the ATF.
11.Remove the ATF changer hose from the charging pipe, and check that the ATF drains out from the charging pipe. If it does not drain out, perform charging again.

CAUTION:
Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
12.When the flow of ATF slows to a drip, disconnect the charging pipe from the oil pan.
13.Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Replacement.

CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug gasket.
14.Lift down the vehicle.
15.Stop the engine.