Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Infiniti I35FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve Assembly: Inspection
Lower and Upper Bodies
- Check to see that retainer plates are properly positioned in lower body.
- Check to see that retainer plates are properly positioned in upper body.
- Be careful not to lose these parts.
Oil Strainer
- Check wire netting of oil strainer for damage.
Shift Solenoid Valves "A" and "B", Line Pressure Solenoid Valve, Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve and Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve
- Measure resistance.
- For shift solenoid valve A, refer to DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A .
- For shift solenoid valve B, refer to DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B .
- For line pressure solenoid valve, refer to DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE .
- For torque converter clutch solenoid valve, refer to DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE .
- For overrun clutch solenoid valve, refer to DTC P1760 OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE .
Oil Cooler Relief Valve Spring
- Check springs for damage or deformation.
- Measure free length and outer diameter.
- Inspection standard: Refer to SDS, LINE PRESSURE .
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
