Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: Frontier 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2005), Frontier 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003), Frontier 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2004), Frontier 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009), Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2004), Frontier 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005), Frontier 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006), Frontier SC Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002), Frontier SC Crew Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001), Frontier SC King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002), Frontier SC King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001), Frontier SE Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002), Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000), Frontier SE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002), Frontier SE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier SE King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999), Frontier XE 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier XE Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000), Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000), Frontier XE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2001), Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier XE King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002).

Choose Sections to see everything in a chapter, or a chapter title to start at its first page.

1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
   • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
   • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle186 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Accumulator, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Control Module, A/T › Component Information37 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 5 Speed A/T DTC Diagnostics2
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…35
     • Drain Plug, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › RL4R01A2
     • Dropping Resistor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Special A/T Fluid Requirements2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › RL4R01A2
     • Fluid Pump, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Park Gear, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information37 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 5 Speed A/T DTC Diagnostics2
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…35
     • Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Service and Repair
     • Sensors and Switches - A/T35 pages

       • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…32
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Shift Interlock, A/T › Shift Interlock Cable › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Shift Linkage, A/T › Shift Cable, A/T › Component Information › Adjustments
     • Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Mandatory Oil Cooler Cleaning234567891011121314
     • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…32
     • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Valve Body, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 5 Speed A/T DTC Diagnostics2
   • Clutch, M/T29 pages

     • Clutch Disc, M/T › Component Information › Specifications › General Specifications23
     • Clutch Hydraulic System8 pages

       • Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Clutch Master Cylinder › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Clutch Slave Cylinder › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Clutch Pedal Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Clutch Release Bearing, M/T › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Clutch Release Fork, M/T › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Pilot Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Pressure Plate › Component Information › Specifications23456
   • Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle, CVT16 pages

     • Fluid - CVT › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Special A/T Fluid Requirements2
     • Transmission Cooler, CVT › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Mandatory Oil Cooler Cleaning234567891011121314
   • Differential Assembly9 pages

     • Differential Axle Housing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Differential Axle Housing: › NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
       • Recalls for Differential Axle Housing: › NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Seals and Gaskets, Differential › System Information › Service and Repair › Differential Cover Gasket2345
   • Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints94 pages

     • Axle Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins76 pages

       • Recalls for Axle Bearing: › 02-127 › Jan › 03 › Recall - Rear Axle Water Intrusion/Bearing Failure234567891011121314151617181920…38
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Axle Bearing: › 02-127 › Jan › 03 › Recall - Rear Axle Water Intrusion/Bearing Failure234567891011121314151617181920…38
     • Axle Shaft Assembly › Component Information9 pages

       • Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation234567
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Recalls: › NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing:2 pages

           • 10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
           • NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
         • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
       • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
       • Diagrams › Front Wheel Hub2
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
   • Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints › Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information22 pages

     • Specifications2345678910
     • Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview234
     • Service and Repair › Disassembly and Assembly2345678
   • Flex Plate › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Flywheel › Component Information › Specifications23
   • Manual Transmission/Transaxle › Fluid - M/T › Component Information3 pages

     • Technical Service Bulletins › M/T - Warranty Repair Fluid Requirements
     • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information37 pages

     • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 5 Speed A/T DTC Diagnostics2
     • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…35
   • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain36 pages

     • Sensors and Switches - A/T35 pages

       • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…32
       • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case › Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
   • Transfer Case22 pages

     • Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information4 pages

       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Transfer Fluid Inspection2
     • Gear, Transfer Case › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

       • Customer Interest for Gear: › 04-067 › Jun › 04 › Drivetrain - Transfer Case Front Seal Oil Leak234
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Gear: › 04-067 › Jun › 04 › Drivetrain - Transfer Case Front Seal Oil Leak234
     • Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Seals and Gaskets, Transfer Case › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Seals and Gaskets: › 04-067 › Jun › 04 › Drivetrain - Transfer Case Front Seal Oil Leak234
       • Customer Interest for Seals and Gaskets: › 04-067 › Jun › 04 › Drivetrain - Transfer Case Front Seal Oil Leak234
     • Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case › Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
   • Transmission Control Systems76 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T › Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain › Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information37 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - 5 Speed A/T DTC Diagnostics2
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…35
     • Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain36 pages

       • Sensors and Switches - A/T35 pages

         • Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…32
         • Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
         • Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
       • Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case › Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections