Nissan RE4F03 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle · Nissan / Infiniti · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1993–2001 Nissan Altima (2.4L), 1994–2001 Nissan Maxima (3.0L), 1997–2001 Infiniti I30
| Configuration | 4-speed automatic FWD transaxle |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.78:1 · 2nd 1.54:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.69:1 · Rev 2.27:1 |
| Fluid Type | Nissan Matic-D or Matic-J ATF |
| Fluid Capacity | 7.5 qts total, 3.4 qts service refill |
Torque converter clutch shudder is very common on RE4F03 units with degraded Matic fluid. The TCC friction disc glazes when fluid is not serviced.
Symptoms: Vibration at 40–55 mph when lightly accelerating, DTC P0740 or P1762
Same governor circuit failure as RE4F02 — shift point control is lost, causing high-revving shifts or limp mode.
Symptoms: Late upshifts, DTC P0745 or P1762, engine revving to 4,000+ RPM before upshift
Internal O-ring and piston seal hardening causes internal bypass, reducing clutch engagement pressure.
Symptoms: Soft shifts, slipping under hard acceleration, transmission slow to engage from Park
RE4F03 rebuild replaces governor pressure solenoid and sensor, all clutch packs, band sets, and seals. Torque converter is rebuilt with new friction disc. Valve body is cleaned and tested. All bearings and thrust washers renewed.
Nissan Matic-J ATF every 30,000 miles. TCC shudder in early stages is often resolved with a fresh Matic-J fluid flush — do this before authorizing a full rebuild if shudder is the only symptom.
1993–2001 Nissan Altima, 1994–2001 Maxima, and 1997–2001 Infiniti I30.
This is TCC lockup shudder — extremely common on RE4F03 units. A fresh Matic-J ATF flush resolves about 60% of cases; persistent cases need torque converter service.
A full rebuild ranges $1,350–$1,800 at Chicago Transmission.
No. Nissan Matic ATF is required. Dexron causes shudder and clutch wear in these transmissions.
A properly rebuilt unit with regular Matic-J service typically lasts 150,000+ additional miles.
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