Component Inspection

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Make sure that ATF cooler valve is fully opened at room temperature.
Dimension "A": More than 72.0 mm (2.835 in)

A: Distance between ATF cooler valve port end face and valve shaft end face.

Fig 1: Measuring Dimension "A"
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Submerge ATF cooler valve in a water-filled container, and then heat it up with temperature of over 82°C (180°F) for 10 minutes more.

Fig 2: Checking ATF Cooler Valve Operation
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Make sure that ATF cooler valve is fully closed.
Dimension "A": Less than 66.5 mm (2.618 in)

A: Distance between ATF cooler valve port end face and valve shaft end face.

Fig 3: Measuring Dimension "A"
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.