Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 679

ROAD TEST

TM-229

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 With CONSULT

Read the gear position.
Is downshifting correctly performed?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.

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CHECK ENGINE BRAKE

Check engine brake.
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in 1

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YES

>> 1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Carry out the self-diagnostics. Refer to 

TM-103, "CONSULT Function (TRANSMISSION)"

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NO

>> Record the malfunction, then continue the trouble diagnosis.

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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box. Refer to 

IP-19, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the center console. Refer to 

IP-21, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Disconnect the following from the shift selector assembly.

• Shift selector control cable

• Key interlock cable

• Shift selector harness connector

4. Remove the shift selector assembly.

1.

Shift selector handle button

2.

Shift selector handle spring

3.

Shift selector handle

4.

Overdrive control switch

5.

Position indicator

6.

Position lamp

7.

Shift selector harness connector

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Shift selector control cable

9.

Lock plate

10. Key interlock cable

11. Shift selector assembly

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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

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5. Remove the shift selector handle, if necessary.
6. Remove the position indicator, if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install and adjust the shift selector control cable. Refer to 

TM-231, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Install and adjust the key interlock cable. Refer to 

TM-244, "Removal and Installation"

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Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

With the shift selector handle in the “P” position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine

OFF.

Confirm that the following conditions apply.

• The shift selector handle can be moved from the “P” position only when the brake pedal is depressed.

• The shift selector handle stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the

positions.

• There is no excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.

• The actual position of the shift selector handle matches the position shown by the position indicator and the

A/T body.

• The back-up lamps illuminate only when the shift selector handle is placed in the “R” position.

• The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector handle is pushed against the “R” position when

in the “P” or “N” position. 

• The engine can only be started with the shift selector handle in the “P” and “N” positions.

• The A/T is locked completely when shift selector handle is in the “P” position.

ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen shift selector control cable nut (A).
2. Place the manual lever (B) and shift selector handle in “P” posi-

tion.

3. Push the shift selector control cable in the direction shown with a

force of 9.8 N (1kg, 2.2 lb), and release it. This is in the natural

state, tighten shift selector control cable nut (A) to specifications.

Shift selector control 
cable nut (A)

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

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OIL PAN

OIL PAN

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Remove the drain plug to drain A/T fluid. Refer to 

TM-217,

"Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)"

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2. Remove oil pan bolts.
3. Remove oil pan and gasket.

4. Check for foreign materials in oil pan to help determine cause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark,

has some burned smell, or contains foreign particles then friction material (clutches, band) may need

replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves,

servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.

CAUTION:

If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to 

TM-218, "A/T

Fluid Cooler Cleaning"

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5. Remove magnets from oil pan.

Installation

1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.

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