Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Lock-up and select control system
System Diagram
System Description
• The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission efficiency.
• The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM. The torque converter clutch control valve engages or releases the torque converter clutch piston.
• When shifting between “N” (“P”) ⇔ “D” (“R”), torque converter clutch solenoid controls engagement power of forward clutch and reverse brake.
• The lock-up applied gear range was expanded by locking up the torque converter at a lower vehicle speed than conventional CVT models.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND SELECT CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the torque converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
Select Control
When shifting between “N” (“P”) ⇔ “D” (“R”), optimize the operating pressure on the basis of the throttle position, the engine speed, and the secondary pulley (output) revolution speed to lessen the shift shock.
Component Parts Location - Coupe
1. Control device assembly (Manual mode select switch and manual mode position select switch)
2. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
3. Secondary speed sensor
4. CVT unit harness connector
5. TCM
6. Battery
7. Shift position indicator Manual mode indicator
Component Parts Location - Sedan
1. Control device assembly (Manual mode select switch and manual mode position select switch)
2. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
3. Secondary speed sensor
4. CVT unit harness connector
5. TCM
6. Battery
7. Shift position indicator Manual mode indicator
Component Description
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Control system
System Diagram
System Description
The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It
always controls the optimum shift
position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
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Shift mechanism
System Diagram
NOTE:
The gear ratio is set for every position separately.
System Description
In order to select the gear ratio which can obtain the driving force in
accordance with driver's i ...
Other materials:
Front door glass
Components
1. Door
2. Inside seal
3. Door glass
4. Regulator assembly
5. Door module assembly
6. Window motor
7. Cover
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door finisher. Refer to INT-12, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the bolt hole covers.
3. R ...
Wheels
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove
wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown ...
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device o ...