Nissan Maxima A34 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL 2006 Service Manual (P/N SM7E-1A34U0)

Nissan factory Service Manual for the 2007 Maxima A34, Edition/Revision May 2006, P/N SM7E-1A34U0. It covers 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL four-door sedans with the VQ35DE 3.5L V6, RE0F09B CVT, two-wheel drive, and left-hand drive. Model-variation tables distinguish option packages and USA, Canada, and Mexico configurations. May 2006 is the publication date, rather than the vehicle model year.

PDF Search, Navigation, and File Layout

Text search and diagram detail: The PDFs contain searchable body text, although labels within some wiring diagrams are not searchable. Embedded bookmarks are present in 31 files; BCS, DI, RF, SC, SRS, WT, WW, and the front-matter file have none. Small connector, terminal, and wire-code labels in the sampled wiring diagrams are readable when enlarged.

The ZIP contains 39 printable PDFs totaling 2,901 pages: 2,892 pages across 38 section/index files, plus a nine-page front-matter file. Those nine pages—reference index, foreword, feedback form, and six quick-reference chart pages—are already included in the total.

VQ35DE Repair, CVT Diagnosis, and Vehicle Systems

The following selected coverage highlights outline the main workshop material. Additional topics include sunroof service and wiper/washer diagnosis.

• Engine mechanical repair: Step-by-step procedures for timing-chain service, camshaft removal, valve-clearance adjustment, cylinder-head repair, engine removal, and cylinder-block disassembly and inspection.
• CVT diagnosis and replacement: Stall and line-pressure tests, TCM diagnosis, shift-control adjustment, fluid-cooler service, differential side oil seals, and transaxle removal and installation.
• Brakes and chassis: Brake bleeding and caliper service, ABS/TCS and VDC diagnosis, axle and suspension repair, wheel alignment, and power-steering component service.
• Engine and electrical troubleshooting: CONSULT-II and OBD-II/GST diagnosis, DTC confirmation procedures, reference values, fail-safe information, starting/charging tests, and lighting-system checks.
• Body and restraint systems: BCM and IPDM E/R diagnosis, Intelligent Key and body security, SRS self-diagnosis, tire-pressure monitoring, and seat, window, and mirror systems.
• Automatic climate control: Built-in self-diagnosis, sensor and door-motor circuit checks, refrigeration performance testing, leak detection, and compressor and refrigerant-line service.
• Maintenance and workshop references: Scheduled inspections, fluid specifications, torque tables, wear limits, electrical test data, and audio/navigation/telephone diagnosis.

This manual is suited to technicians familiar with automotive repair and electrical testing, with access to the diagnostic equipment and special tools specified for the work.

Powertrain Tests and Replacement Requirements

Engine and CVT troubleshooting combines fault-code information with symptom workflows, component checks, terminal reference values, and data-monitor functions. These references support checking whether a reported fault points to a component, its wiring, or a control-system input before selecting the repair procedure.

Engine-control coverage includes accelerator-pedal released-position learning, throttle-valve closed-position learning, idle-air-volume learning, and procedures associated with ECM replacement.

CVT scope: The RE0F09B material covers diagnosis, external service, and assembly replacement. Nissan directs replacement of the complete transaxle when the unit malfunctions; this is not an internal CVT overhaul guide. TCM/CVT replacement precautions also address EEPROM handling and verification of replacement-unit data.

CAN, Body Electronics, and Wiring References

CAN diagnosis distinguishes main-line, branch-line, and short-circuit faults. The CAN System Specification Chart and malfunction-area charts help match the diagnostic path to the vehicle’s installed equipment.

Electrical references include Wiring Diagram — CAN —, Wiring Diagram — VDC —, Wiring Diagram — SRS —, and Wiring Diagram — A/C,A —. Connector layouts, component locations, and terminal values accompany the diagnostic procedures. The CVT section also contains Cross-sectional View - RE0F09B.

Automatic A/C Diagnosis

The A/C section explains the dedicated LAN connecting the unified meter and A/C amplifier with the door-motor LCUs. It describes address signals, opening-angle commands, position feedback, and error checking.

Built-in self-diagnosis checks sensor circuits, door positions, actuator operation, and sensor temperatures. Refrigeration troubleshooting adds performance charts and leak-detection procedures, allowing electrical-control faults and refrigeration-performance symptoms to be investigated through their respective test paths.

Service Tools and Repair Precautions

Specified tools include the KV101J0010 (J-47242) engine support table, ST10120000 (J-24239-01) cylinder-head bolt wrench, OTC3492 CVT pressure-gauge set, and KV991J0130 (ACR2005-NI) A/C recovery/recycling/recharging center.

Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 can damage the CVT. The A/C precautions warn that mixing incompatible refrigerants or using incorrect oil can cause compressor failure; incorrect handling during steering-gear work can also damage the limited-rotation SRS spiral cable.

Proper refrigerant recovery equipment is required before opening A/C lines. Follow the manual’s battery-disconnect and SRS precautions before servicing restraint-system circuits or components.

Examples of Engine and CVT Test Specifications

Compression and valve clearance: For the VQ35DE at normal operating temperature and 300 rpm cranking speed, compression pressure is 1,275 kPa (185 psi) standard, with a 981 kPa (142 psi) minimum and a 98 kPa (14 psi) cylinder-to-cylinder difference limit. Cold valve clearance is 0.26–0.34 mm intake and 0.29–0.37 mm exhaust.

CVT testing: With CVT fluid at 50–80°C, specified stall speed is 2,700–3,250 rpm. Line-pressure data for the R and D positions lists 750 kPa (108.8 psi) at idle and a 5,700 kPa (826.5 psi) reference value at stall.

Fluids and maintenance: Approximate capacities include 4.2 L of engine oil with a filter change, 8.5 L of coolant with the reservoir at MAX, and 10 L of CVT fluid. A/C specifications include a 0.55 ± 0.025 kg refrigerant charge and 150 mL total system oil capacity.

Platinum-tipped spark plug replacement is specified every 105,000 miles. For trailer towing, car-top-carrier use, or rough/muddy-road driving, the maintenance schedule calls for CVT-fluid deterioration inspection with CONSULT-II every 60,000 miles; without CONSULT-II, it specifies fluid replacement at that interval.