Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 1094

TM-274

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ROAD TEST

NO

>> Record the malfunction, GO TO 9.

9.

CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 

→

 D4

Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

With CONSULT-III

Read the gear position and engine speed.

When the A/T shift-down D5 

→

 D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?

YES

>> 1.

 Stop the vehicle.

2.

Go to 

TM-274, "Cruise Test - Part 2"

.

NO

>> Record the malfunction and go to 

TM-274, "Cruise Test - Part 2"

.

Cruise Test - Part 2

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1.

CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 

→

 D2

Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D1 

→

 D2)

at the correct speed.
• Refer to 

TM-381, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs"

.

With CONSULT-III

Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D1 

→

 D2 at the correct speed?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Record the malfunction,GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 

→

 D3

Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D2 

→

 D3)

at the correct speed.
• Refer to 

TM-381, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs"

.

With CONSULT-III

Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D2 

→

 D3 at the correct speed?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 

→

 D4

When the transmission changes speed D3 

→

 D4, return the accelerator pedal.

Does the A/T shift-up D3 

→

 D4 and apply the engine brake?

YES

>> 1.

 Stop the vehicle.

2.

Go to 

TM-274, "Cruise Test - Part 3"

.

NO

>> Record the malfunction and go to 

TM-274, "Cruise Test - Part 3"

.

Cruise Test - Part 3

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1.

CHECK SHIFT-DOWN

1.

Confirm overdrive control switch is ON position.

2.

Confirm gear selector lever is in “D” position.

3.

Accelerate vehicle using half-throttle to D

5

.

4.

Release accelerator pedal.

5.

Set overdrive control switch to OFF position while driving in D

5

.

With CONSULT-III

Read the gear position.

Does A/T shift from D

5

 to D

4

 (O/D OFF)?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK SHIFT-DOWN 

During D

4 

driving, move gear selector from D 

→

 3 

→

 2 

→

 1. 

ROAD TEST

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 With CONSULT-III

Read the gear position.

Is downshifting correctly performed?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK ENGINE BRAKE

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

1

 position?

YES

>> 1.

Stop the vehicle.

2.

Carry out the self-diagnostics. Refer to 

TM-151, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"

.

NO

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

TM-276

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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

Exploded view

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the center console. Refer to 

IP-19, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Disconnect the following from the A/T shift selector assembly.
• A/T shift selector control cable
• A/T key interlock cable
• A/T shift selector connector

3.

Remove the A/T shift selector assembly.

INSTALLATION

1.

A/T shift selector button

2.

A/T shift selector spring

3.

A/T shift selector lever

4.

Overdrive control switch

5.

Position indicator

6.

Position lamp

7.

A/T shift selector harness connector

8.

A/T shift selector control cable

9.

Lock plate

10.

A/T key interlock cable

11.

A/T shift selector assembly

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SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Be sure to adjust A/T shift selector cable, refer to "ADJUSTMENT".

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

With the A/T shift selector lever in the “P” position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine
OFF.
Confirm that the following conditions apply.
• The A/T shift selector lever can be shifted from the “P” position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
• The A/T shift selector lever 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 A/T shift selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator

and the A/T body.

• The back-up lamps illuminate only when the A/T shift selector lever is placed in the “R” position.
• The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the A/T shift selector lever is pushed against the “R” position

when in the “P” or “N” position. 

• The engine can only be started with the A/T shift selector lever in the “P” and “N” positions.
• The A/T is locked completely when in the “P” position.

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Loosen nut of control cable (A).

2.

Place the manual lever (B) and A/T shift selector lever in “P”
position.

3.

Push the 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
control cable nut (A) to specifications.

Control cable nut (A)

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

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