CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE TWO TYPES OF TRANNYS ARE FOR THE 4TH GEN MAX AND HOW CAN I TELL, WHATS THE OBVIOUS, IM ASKING THIS QUESTIION CAUSE IM ABOUT TO GET MY TRANNY REBUILT AND NEED TO KNOW THE DIFFENECE????

 

One is an automatic
The other is a manual

 

NO NO THE DIFERENCE IN THE 5SPD TRANNYS LOL ON HAS A LIMITED SLIP AND THE OTHER DOESNT HOW DO I KNOW THE DIFFERNECE???

 

 

thank you for the reminder

 

stickies, ftw

http://forums.maxima.org/706590-post3.html

 

Look through the diff, if you see the pin for the spider gears it's an open diff. If not, VLSD.

Look at the drivers side axle, if it's double splined, VLSD. If not, open.


If it's the original trans and your car is a USDM 4th gen Maxima, then it's open diff. If not, who knows.

Search.

And for the love of god, STOP YELLING.

You need to check your damn caps lock button before you post.

For reference: http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...t=#post6778720 , http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...t=#post6778697 , http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...t=#post6770990 , http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...t=#post6770966 , http://forums.maxima.org/other-sale-...t=#post6770957 , http://forums.maxima.org/maximas-sal...t=#post6769472 , http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...t=#post6769437

Cliffs: You yell too much.

 

NOICE ANSWER PMOHR! YOU ARE ALWAYS THE BEST AND ALWAYS ANSWER QUESTIONS GOOD! THANK YOU LONG TIME!

A good emphasis on use of the search function and stickies as well.

 

thanks for the help, question is one transmission better than another, the reason i ask is when i did a burn out the other day i noticed that i left two deep tire marks and im so used to only seeing one this is why i asked this question thanks for the input

 

The VLSD is 'better' in that you'll have better traction in most situations.

It doesn't matter unless you plan on buying either a VLSD trans or an aftermarket diff.

 

VLSD all day . The open diff sucks imho but hey im getting a hlsd soon so wat.

 

so that fact is that im having input shaft problems now so if i buy a used transmission than illl have to know what i have or convert?????

 

Well even if you buy a used tranny you will want to have it checked out i.e opened and checked. The 5sp lsd or non lsd have bearing problems.

 

is that in all 4th gens or just the 98"s

 

All 4th gens, basically. If the diff moves around at all, crack it open and have it rebuilt.

 

well that brings me too another problem i came across when looking under there on my drivers side i noticed another rubber boot there that has torn and it looks like it may come from the steering what to do ??????

 

cv boot possibly....

 

it looks like its part of the steering assebly????

 

Well is it? Is it on the rack?

If you have no idea what it is, and can't adequately describe it, then you're gonna have to show pics.

 

If the boot is torn, you'll need to fix it. Now, by "it" I mean, whatever it is. If it goes from the wheel to the trans, it's a CV boot, if it's tucked up toward the firewall a bit more, it's a rack boot. Either way, it will only cause more problems if you don't fix it now. Have you checked your PS fluid level? If it's a CV boot, you'll see the slung grease all over the place. It's not really that hard to tell axle grease apart from PS fluid. Well ... for most anyway! lol

 

i think its the rack boot cause i do see a build up of fluid there no leaks but looks gunky what will happen and how much do you think for this situation?????
the input shaft in the tranny is gonna run 950.00 to 1100.00 .....

 

in the Auto ther is a big different (Valve Body + differential + lookup gear in 5 Gen.

 

This thread has nothing to do with the 4AT.

 

honestly guys you all have been a great help, honestly im really considering selling this car and start a new 4th gen, i love these cars but wish that i could find one with not so many issues, but its tuff finding a clean ride and an honest dealer in florida with there lemon laws lol, but this is my second 4th gen in this state that has set me back, and i know that these cars are old now but well dont know what to do ??????? someone help !!!11