A/T - Remanufactured Replacement Guidelines

Classification:
AT96-009

Reference:
NTB96-109

Date:
December 23, 1996

1991-94 SENTRA RL4FO3A REMANUFACTURED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) GUIDELINES

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1991-94 Sentra (B13)

APPLIED DATE:
July 1990 through the end of B13 production

APPLIED TRANSMISSION:
RL4F03A (Non full-electronic control A/T)

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin provides guidelines regarding the RL4F03A Remanufactured Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Program. This bulletin applies to all RL4F03A A/T incidents that require removal and repair or replacement of:

^ Internal parts such as bands, bearings, clutches, gears, oil pumps, servos, shafts, washers, etc.

^ External parts such as the torque converter housing or transmission case.

NOTE:
All remanufactured units will include torque converters.

NOTE:
Only NissanMatic "D" A/T Fluid is authorized for use in performing warranty, service contract, goodwill or other repairs to Nissan vehicles to be paid by Nissan. Nissan will not reimburse dealers for use of non-genuine Nissan A/T fluid for such repairs.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
If you can trace a transmission incident to an electronic control or wiring problem, then make these repairs before any further diagnosis attempts.

When a customer experiences a potential transmission incident, perform the following procedure:

1. Road test the vehicle with the customer.

2. Determine the frequency or regularity of the symptoms the customer senses.

3. Based on the information from steps 1 and 2, fill out a diagnostic check sheet before any further action is taken.





4. Once the incident is verified, follow the guidelines on the chart.





Core Identification Form

IMPORTANT:
The "Core Identification Form" (included with each remanufactured transmission) must be filled out and returned with the used MV core or core credit will not be issued.