Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: 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 intention and the vehicle condition, TCM monitors the driving conditions, such as the vehicle speed and the throttle position and selects the optimum gear ratio, and determines the gear change steps to the gear ratio. Then send the command to the step motor, and control the flow-in/flow-out of line pressure from the primary pulley to determine the position of the moving-pulley and control the gear ratio.
“D” POSITION
Shifting over all the ranges of gear ratios from the lowest to the highest.
“M” POSITION
When the selector lever is put in the manual shift gate side, the fixed changing gear line is set. By moving the selector lever to + side or - side, the manual mode switch is changed over, and shift change like M/T becomes possible following the changing gear set line step by step.
DOWNHILL ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL (AUTO ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL)
When downhill is detected with the accelerator pedal released, the engine brake will be strengthened up by downshifting so as not to accelerate the vehicle more than necessary.
ACCELERATION CONTROL
According to vehicle speed and a change of accelerator pedal angle, driver's request for acceleration and driving scene are judged. This function assists improvement in acceleration feeling by making the engine speed proportionate to the vehicle speed. And a shift map which can gain a larger driving force is available for compatibility of mileage with driveability.
Component Parts Location - Coupe
1. Control device assembly
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
3. CVT unit harness connector
4. Primary speed sensor
5. Secondary speed sensor
6. PNP switch
7. TCM
8. Battery
9. Shift position indicator Manual mode indicator
Component Parts Location - Sedan
1. Control device assembly
2. Accelerator pedal position sensor
3. CVT unit harness connector
4. Primary speed sensor
5. Secondary speed sensor
6. PNP switch
7. TCM
8. Battery
9. Shift position indicator Manual mode indicator
Component Description
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
EXCEPT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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Shift lock system
System Diagram
System Description
The selector lever cannot be shifted from “P” position to any other position
unless the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the brake pedal is depr ...
Other materials:
Tire dressings
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber.
If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
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Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor, PNP switch and
provides shift control or lock-up
control via CVT solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of a signal
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-related parts of the
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Symptom diagnosis
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions thatexist
when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic
Worksheet during the interviewto document the facts and conditions when the
noise occurs and any
customer's ...