Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: CVT Position
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
1. Place selector lever in “P” position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Make sure that selector lever can be shifted to other than “P” position when brake pedal is depressed.
Also make sure that selector lever can be shifted from “P” position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the manual lever on the transaxle.
5. The method of operating the selector lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
6. When selector button is pressed in “P”, “R”, or “N” position without applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check button operation for sticking.
7. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is placed in the “R” position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed toward the “R” position when in the “P” or “N” position.
8. Confirm the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the “P” and “N” positions.
9. Make sure transaxle is locked completely in “P” position.
10. When selector lever is set to manual shift gate, make sure that manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
Shift selector lever to “+” and “-” sides, and check that set shift position changes.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Apply parking brake before adjustment.
1. Loosen the control cable nut.
2. Place the manual lever and the selector lever in “P” position.
3. Tighten control cable nut to specified torque.
Control cable nut: Refer to TM-256, "Exploded View".
CAUTION: Secure the manual lever when tightening control cable nut. Make sure the manual lever stays in the "P" position.
4. Check the operation of the CVT.
Road test
Description
DESCRIPTION
• The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of CVT
and analyze causes of problems.
• The road test consists of the following three parts:
1. “Che ...
On-vehicle repair
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
Exploded View
1. TCM
2. Bracket
3. Battery
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-139, "Removal and
I ...
Other materials:
Front tweeter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front pillar finisher. Refer to INT-15, "Removal and
Installation" (coupe) and INT-36, "Removal
and Installation" (sedan).
2. Remove tweeter speaker grille. Refer to IP-12, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove t ...
Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
1. Power steering pump
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft
4. Idler pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Generator pulley
7. Idler pulley
8. Drive belt
A. Indicator
B. Possible use range (for new belt)
C. Belt replacement
WARNING:
Inspect and check the drive ...
Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition
and the environment when the
incident/malfunction occurred).
>> GO TO 2
2.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Try to c ...