A/T - Cleaning Components/Overhaul: Overview

REFERENCE:
TS87-172

CLASSIFICATION:
AT87-008

DATE:
November 23, 1987

TITLE:
CLEANING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
All Nissan models equipped with automatic transmission or transaxle

SERVICE INFORMATION

Under severe service, some automatic transmissions or transaxles may become contaminated with burned fluid, clutch and brake material, or metal particles, all of which can cause reduced efficiency or damage. If the damage is not so extensive as to warrant transmission overhaul, use the procedures to clean the contaminants out of the hydraulic system components before replacing the fluid.





SERVICE PROCEDURE

- In-vehicle fluid change/flush

- Heat exchanger cleaning procedure