NTB17-034b

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: NTB17-034b

2014 sentra and 2017 sentra; cvt judder and/or P0746/P0965 stored this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made on pages 2, 3, 9, 17, 23, 34, 35, 43, 44, 45, 83, 86 and 89 through 126. Please discard previous versions of this bu


- 2017 - 2014 -

Models from 2017
2017 NISSAN SENTRA
Models from 2014
2014 NISSAN SENTRA
Classification:
Reference:
AT16-012b
Date:
NTB17-034b
August 14, 2017
2014 SENTRA AND 2017 SENTRA;
CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965 STORED
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made on pages 2, 3, 9, 17, 23, 34, 35, 43, 44,
45, 83, 86 and 89 through 126. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
2014 Sentra (B17)
2017 Sentra (B17)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT (RE0F11A)
APPLIED VEHICLE:
IF YOU CONFIRM
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or
vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power or RPM flare.
AND/OR
One of these DTCs is stored.

P0746 (PRES CNT SOL/A FCTN (L/PRESS SOL/FNCTN))

P0965 (PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B)
ACTION

Refer to the Repair Overview on page 2.
CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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REPAIR OVERVIEW
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple
bumps or vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power or RPM flare
and/or P0746 and/or P0965 are stored.
YES
NO
Is CURRENT or
PAST DTC(s) stored?
This bulletin does not apply.
Refer to ASIST for further
diagnostic information.
NO
YES
Are any of the following
DTCs stored?
 P2857
 P2858
 P2859
 P285A
NO
Inspect the CVT pan for excessive
debris (Figures 3B and 4B on page 9).
 Is excessive debris present?
YES
NO
YES
This bulletin does not apply.
Refer to ASIST for further
diagnostic information.
Perform CVT Belt Visual
Inspection on page 11.
 Is there evidence of
belt slip?
NO
YES
Inspect counter shaft bearing
for abnormality (starting on
page 33).
 Is an abnormality
present?
YES
Replace the CVT.
 Refer to page 128 for
authorization information.
NO
Replace the sub-assembly
and valve body, pages 39122.
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Replace only the
valve body - page
80.
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Table of Contents

Required Tools / Material…………………………………………………….……
page 4

Essential Tools……………………………………………………………………..
page 4

Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly……………………………
page 6

Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal…………………………………………….
page 7

CVT Belt Visual Inspection………………………………………………………..
page 11

No Belt Damage – Only Valve Body is Replaced……………………………….
page 22

Belt Damaged……………………………………………………………………….
page 22

Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Dissemble External Parts………………..
page 23

Remove the Oil Filter………………………………………………………………. page 25

Remove the Oil Pan and Torque Converter Housing………………………….
page 27

Remove the Oil Seals from the Torque Converter Housing……………….…..
page 28

Remove the CVT Internal Components……………………….…………………
page 29

Remove the Sub-assembly………………………………………………………..
page 39

Clean the CVT Surfaces…………………………………………………………...
page 45

Clean Oil Passages in CVT Case and Oil Pump Cover………………………..
page 47

Measuring the CVT Sub-assembly Case Depth..............................................
page 53

New Snap Ring Selection and Installation to the New Sub-assembly…….….
page 56

Install Sub-assembly to CVT Case……………………………………………….
page 62

Install the Oil Pump and the Manual Shaft………………………………………
page 67

Install Powertrain Parts.……………………………………………………………
page 70

Install the Torque Converter Housing…………..………………………………..
page 77

Install the Valve Body and Oil Pan…………………………………………….…
page 80

Install and Adjust the Transmission Range Switch……………………….……
page 88

Install Exterior CVT Parts…………………………………………………….…..
page 89

Install the CVT Assembly………………………………………………………….
page 94

ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED…………………………………………..
page 94

PARTS INFORMATION……………………………………………………………
page 123

CLAIMS INFORMATION…………………………………………………..………
page 124

PARTS KIT REFERENCE TABLE………………………………………………..
page 125

CVT Assembly Replacement Approval Procedures……….............................
page 128
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REQUIRED TOOLS / MATERIALS








Petroleum jelly or equivalent
Extendable magnet
Large clean surface / 1 to 2 work tables
Brake cleaner
Rubbing alcohol
Plastic scraper
Mallet
Sandpaper
Essential Special Service Tools
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online:
www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
J-50255
CVT Service Tool Kit
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge
J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator
J-52278
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
J-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50271
Gauge Block
J-8092 or J-52280
Driver Handle
Figure A
Figure B
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J-52281
CVT Case Differential
Seal Installer
J-52272 Assembly Guide
Pins, Pulley Bracket
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Essential Special Service Tools (continued)
Tech Cam J-51951
Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)
Figure C
J-52306-1 and J-52306-2
Transmission Range Switch
Alignment Bracket and Pin
Clutch Engagement
Tool J-52273
Figure D
Figure E
Evap Pressure Test
Kit J-42909
Figure F
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly
IMPORTANT:
Transmissions are vulnerable to particle contamination (dust, metal, lint, etc.).
When disassembling a CVT, make sure your work environment (shop, workbench, etc.),
transmission area (sub-frame, oil pan, harness connector, etc.), and your hands are free of
any contamination.
It is essential that any foreign contamination be kept out of the CVT internals. Disassembly
and re-assembly shall be carried out under the following conditions:

Wash and clean the exterior of the CVT assembly prior to disassembling.
CAUTION: Cover all air breather and drive shaft holes to prevent water intrusion.

Work in a covered indoor room to prevent contamination of the CVT.

Work on clean stainless drain table.

Avoid debris from dropping into the converter housing, side cover or CVT case.

Remove any sealant remaining on bolts or mating surfaces of the converter housing,
side cover and/or the CVT case using a scraper, and then clean with lint-free paper
cloths.

Store removed parts separately to prevent mix-up. (i.e. small cups)

Do not use cotton gloves or woven cloths. Latex or rubber gloves are recommended.
 Only lint-free paper cloths.

Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on torque converter housing and side
cover of CVT and allow to soak as needed.

Only disassemble those parts which are mentioned in this bulletin.

Make sure all parts are clean prior to assembling / installing.
 Brake cleaner is acceptable to remove remaining CVT fluid and residual
sealer.
 Unpack service parts just before installation.

Use only specified sealant material.
CAUTION: Non-warrantable damage to the CVT may occur if the
steps in this procedure are not followed in order.
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Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal
CAUTION:
 Never allow any chemicals or fluids other than NS-3 CVT fluid or suitable
cleaners to enter the CVT assembly.
 Never allow any foreign debris, dust, dirt, etc. to enter the CVT assembly.
1. Write down all audio presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
Balance
4
Fade
5
6
Speed Sen. Vol.
2. Place the vehicle on a lift.
3. Before lifting the vehicle, Place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.
4. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
5. Raise the vehicle, and then drain the CVT fluid by removing the drain plug.

Remove engine under cover if needed.
CAUTION: Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is the risk of fluid
entering the eye.
6. Disconnect the engine room harness from the CVT.
7. Remove the drain plug gasket from the drain plug.
a. Discard the removed drain plug gasket (non-reusable).
b. Replace drain plug gasket with a new one listed in the Part Information.
8. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts, and
then remove the oil pan and oil pan
gasket.

Do not discard bolts. These will be
reused during assembly.
Figure 1B
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Exploded View
Figure 2B
1. Transaxle assembly
4. Manual plate
7. Strainer
10. Oil pan
13. Overflow tube
2. O-ring
5. Washer
8. Oil pan gasket
11. Drain plug gasket
3. Control valve
6. O-ring
9. Magnet
12. Drain plug
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: N•m (kg-m, in-lb)
: N•m (kg-m, in-lb)
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9. Inspect inside the CVT pan for any evidence of broken parts.

Is there any evidence of broken parts or excessive debris?
EXAMPLE:
 Figure 3B is NG - Broken parts would include pieces of bearing cages,
bearings, clutch material, belt elements, etc.
 Figure 4B is OK – Magnets with fine debris or sludge in any amount.
o YES: Replace the CVT assembly as follows:
a. Document the debris found with video (see page 128 for details).
b. Re-install the CVT oil pan gasket and oil pan.
c. Call the PCC for CVT replacement authorization (see page 128 for contact
information).
d. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission for CVT replacement.
o NO: Proceed to next step to continue the repair.
NG
OK
Bearing pieces
Fine debris
Figure 3B
Figure 4B
10. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
NOTE: The CVT pan may come with two
(2) or three (3) magnets.

Clean the magnets.

Clean the CVT oil pan.

Reinstall the magnets to the oil pan in
their original positions.
3 bolts
11. Remove the three (3) strainer bolts, and
then remove the strainer from the valve
body.

These bolts will be reused.
Strainer
Figure 5B
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Nut and washer
12. Remove the nut and washer, and then
remove the manual plate shown in Figure
6B.


Use a screwdriver to hold the manual
plate (Figure 7B) to keep the shaft
from rotating while removing the nut.
Manual plate
Do not discard nut and washer. These
will be reused during assembly.
Figure 6B
Manual plate
Figure 7B
13. Clean around the CVT unit harness
connector to prevent foreign materials
from entering into the CVT case.
14. Remove ONLY the eleven (11) valve
body bolts with markings as shown in
Figure 8B.

Do NOT remove the bolts with a
single dot over the “7”.

The bolts removed will be reused.
15. Press the CVT unit harness connector
down into the transaxle case, and then
remove the valve body from the transaxle
case.
Valve body
bolts
Figure 8B
Correct bolt
CAUTION: Do not damage the CVT unit harness connector.
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CVT Belt Visual Inspection
1. Secure the front right tire with a suitable
strap.

This will assist in making the belt turn
during the borescope belt inspection
step.
2. Mark the front left tire with a suitable
marking.

This will assure all 360° of the belt is
inspected.
Figure 1C
3. Using the steps on pages 12-17 inspect the entirety of the two sides of the belt that
come in contact with the pulleys (see Figure 2C):
IMPORTANT:
 Reference the pictures on pages 18-21 for comparison.
 Use borescope J-51951 with mirror attachment.
 Be sure to remove the protective film from the mirror before the first use.
 Clean the camera lens and mirror before each inspection. Use 90% isopropyl
alcohol, and a lens swab from Lens Swab packet J-51963 listed in PARTS
INFORMATION.
 Before inspecting, make sure the camera handle’s AA batteries are fresh and the
LCD monitor’s battery is charged.
Inspect these sides
Do not inspect
these sides
Figure 2C: New belt
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a. Install the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) to the CVT case with two bolts where
shown in Figure 3C finger tight.

Bolt torque not to exceed: 2.26 N•m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb.)
CAUTION:
 Do not over torque the bolts. The threads are easily damaged.
 Make sure an O-ring is installed to the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273)
before installation.
NOTE: The O-ring for the Clutch Engagement Tool comes with the attachment. To
obtain only the O-ring, refer to PARTS INFORMATION for the part number.
Front of
vehicle
Clutch Pack
Clutch
Engagement
Tool (J-52273)
Figure 3C
b. Connect the Hand pump from Evap
Pressure Test Kit (J-42909) to the
Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273)
and pump to 20 PSI.
Bolts
Hand pump
IMPORTANT:

Proper pressure has been
achieved when the CVT belt
moves while the left front wheel
is rotated and the vehicle is in
NEUTRAL with the right front
wheel secured.

Do NOT over pressurize the
system as internal damage to
the CVT could result.

Figure 4C
Hand pump should be removed from the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273)
quick connect once the clutch has been engaged and the belt is observed
moving with tire rotation.
 Pressure will be retained.
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c. Insert the borescope where shown in Figure 5C as follows:
I.
Face the mirror of the borescope toward the driver’s side of the vehicle (CVT
side cover).
II.
Insert the lens approximately 7.5 inches from the CVT oil pan gasket surface
as shown in Figure 6C on page 14.
III.
And then view the side of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Look through here to
help guide borescope
Front of
vehicle
Insert borescope
here at location 1
Belt
Driver’s
side
Insert borescope
here
Face the mirror in the
direction indicated by
the yellow arrow
Figure 5C
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Shown removed from the
vehicle and without side
cover for clarity, and is for
reference only
View point is on
opposite side of belt
Borescope
7.5 inches
Borescope position,
inserted from bottom
Figure 6C
d. Using the mark applied to the left front
tire for reference, slowly and carefully
rotate the front left tire one full turn in
either direction to view all of the belt.

Holding the borescope (camera
flexible tube) with one hand allows
rotation of the tire with the other
hand (see Figure 7C).

If evidence of belt slip is identified
as shown on pages 18-21, skip to
step 5 on page 22.

If the belt does not move when
rotating the front left tire, return to
step 3b on page 12.
Figure 7C
e. If the inspection result confirms that no slippage has occurred on the observed side,
inspect the other side of the belt as follows:
I.
Print page 15 and then shape the borescope camera flexible tube like the image
in Figure 8C.
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For the following steps print this
page as a template to adjust
the borescope camera flexible
tube to match.

Do not shrink or enlarge
sheet size when printing.
Figure 8C: Template for
borescope camera flexible tube
is shown actual size.
New picture
Figure is 9
inches long
4 inches
15°
Camera view
 Face the mirror in the
direction of the yellow arrow.
Figure 8C
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II.
Face the mirror of the borescope toward passenger side (Engine side).
III.
Insert the borescope in the second location where shown in Figure 9C.
IV.
Insert the lens approximately 8.7 inches from the CVT case rim as shown in
Figure 10C on the next page.
V.
And then view the side of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Front of
vehicle
Insert borescope at
location 2 and also look
through here to help guide
borescope
Passenger
side
Insert borescope
here
Face the mirror in the
direction indicated by
the yellow arrow
Belt
Figure 9C
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Shown removed from the
vehicle and without side
cover for clarity, and is for
reference only
Borescope
View point
Borescope position,
inserted from bottom
8.7 inches
Figure 10C
f. Using the mark applied to the left front tire for reference, slowly and carefully rotate
the front left tire one full turn in either direction to view all of the belt.

Holding the borescope (camera flexible tube) with one hand allows rotation of the
tire with the other hand (see Figure 7C).
IMPORTANT: If the belt does not move when rotating the front left tire, supply
additional air with hand pump (J-45664) to re-engage the clutch as necessary.

Look for evidence of belt slip as shown on pages 18-21.
g. Remove the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) from the CVT.
CAUTION: The remaining CVT fluid may spray when the Clutch Engagement Tool is
removed. Place a rag over the Clutch Engagement tool and SLOWLY loosen the two
bolts until the audible depressurization is noted.
h. Is the inspection result OK (no evidence of slip) for 360° rotation of both sides of the
belt?
YES: Go to step 4 on page 22 (No Belt Damage).
NO: Go to step 5 on page 22 (Belt Damaged).
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Figure 11C New belt
Figure 12C:
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Pictures in Figure 13C and 14C were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
OK
Visual
lineslines
Visual
Figure 13C: Belt is OK
OK
OK
Visual
lineslines
Visual
Figure 14C: Belt is OK
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NG
Scuffing
Figure 15C: Example of NG belt
NG
Lines
“smeared”
Figure 16C: Example of NG belt
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Pictures in Figure 17C-19C were taken with borescope J-51951
NG
Figure 17C: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 18C: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 19C: Example of NG belt
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No Belt Damage – Only Valve Body is Replaced
4. Install a new valve body in the reverse order of disassembly:

Refer to Install the Valve Body and Oil Pan on page 80.
And then,
a. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
b. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

Refer to the ESM, section PG – Power Supply & Ground Elements, for a
listing of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V
battery.

Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof,
etc.
IMPORTANT:
c. Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUIRED starting on page 94.
Belt Damaged
5. Install the original (removed) oil pan
gasket and oil pan temporarily with at
least two oil pan bolts, hand tight.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discard the
remaining oil pan bolts. These bolts will
be re-used.
Figure 20C
6. Replace the belt and pulley sub-assembly and valve body.

Go to Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Dissemble External Parts on the next
page.
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Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Dissemble External Parts
1. Remove the CVT from the vehicle.

Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for CVT removal.
2. Put the CVT assembly on a work bench
with the oil pan side down.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the
oil pan.
Torque converter
3. Remove the torque converter.

The torque converter will be reused
during reassembly.
Figure 1D
4. Drain the CVT fluid out of the torque
converter.
Figure 2D
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5. Remove the output speed sensor, primary speed sensor and secondary speed sensor
from the CVT (Figure 3D).

These sensors will be reused.

Inspect all three sensors for debris on the magnet and clean as necessary.
6. Remove the O-rings from all three speed sensors.

Discard the removed O-rings. These will be replaced during reassembly.
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Figure 3D
Output speed sensor
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Remove the Oil Filter
1. Remove the oil filter from the CVT case
as follows:
Oil filter cover bolt
a. Remove the oil filter cover bolt.

This bolt will be reused.
Oil filter cover
Figure 1E
Locking tab
b. Rotate the oil filter cover
counterclockwise approximately 15
degrees or until the cover clears the
locking tab.
c. Pull the oil filter cover away from the
CVT case to remove.
Figure 2E
2. Pull the oil filter with grommet away from the CVT case to remove.

Discard the removed filter with grommet (non-reusable).
NOTE: Grommet may separate from the filter and remain on the CVT case.
Grommet
Oil filter
Figure 3E
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3. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter
cover.

Discard the removed O-ring (nonreusable).
Figure 4E
4. Thoroughly wipe and clean the inside of
the oil filter cover.

Brake cleaner may be used during
this step to thoroughly remove any
residual material.
Figure 5E
5. Thoroughly wipe and clean the filter bore
(highlighted in green) of the CVT case.
Filter bore
Figure 6E
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Remove the Oil Pan and Torque Converter Housing
1. Reposition the CVT assembly on the
work bench with the torque converter
housing side facing up.

Use plastic or wood blocks to stabilize
the CVT assembly on the work bench
if needed.
NOTE: CVT fluid will drain from the CVT
case when the oil pan is removed.
2. Remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket
which were installed to the CVT
temporarily. Bolts will be reused.


Discard the removed oil pan gasket.
Figure 1F
Keep the original oil pan for installation during reassembly.
3. Remove the nineteen (19) bolts shown in Figure 2F from the torque converter housing.

Do not discard these bolts. They will be temporarily re-used later in this procedure.
NOTE: Some bolts are not visible in Figure 2F. Yellow circles give the general area of
bolt locations.
4. Remove the torque converter housing from the CVT case.


Use a Slide Hammer (J-25721-A) at the three locations shown in Figure 2F if
needed.
The input shaft thrust bearing washer may be attached to the torque converter housing,
remove it and put it aside; it will be reused.
Tool location is behind
torque converter
housing
Torque converter
housing
Figure 2F
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Tool location is behind
torque converter
housing
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Remove the Oil Seals from the Torque Converter Housing
1. Remove the torque converter oil seal from the torque converter housing with a suitable
tool.

Take care not to damage the seal-to-case surface when removing seal.

Discard the torque converter oil seal (non-reusable).
2. Remove the differential side oil seal from the torque converter housing with a suitable
tool.

Discard the differential side oil seal (non-reusable).
Torque converter
housing
Differential side
oil seal
Torque converter
oil seal
Figure 1G
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Remove the CVT Internal Components
Reduction
gear assembly
Lip seal
1. Remove the final drive assembly and the
reduction gear assembly at the same
time by lifting both straight up.
O-ring
Final drive
assembly
Figure 1H
Lip seal
2. Remove the lip seal from the CVT case.

Discard the removed lip seal (nonreusable).
Figure 2H
O-ring
3. Remove the O-ring from the CVT case.

Discard the removed O-ring (nonreusable).
Figure 3H
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4. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.

Discard the removed O-ring (non-reusable).
5. Remove the thrust bearing from the drive sprocket and set aside to reuse during reassembly.
NOTE: The thrust washer for the thrust bearing may either be on the drive sprocket or
may have remained with the torque converter housing when it was removed.

The thrust washer will be reused later in this procedure.
If present, the thrust
washer would cover
the bearing.
Input shaft O-ring
Thrust
bearing
Drive
sprocket
Figure 4H
6. Spread the snap ring shown in Figure 5H and then remove both sprockets and the
chain.
Sprockets
and chain
Snap ring
Figure 5H
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Parking rod
Detent plate
7. Remove the parking rod from the detent
plate.

Rotate the parking rod vertically to
align the tab on the parking rod
(Figure 7H) with the slot on the detent
plate and then separate from the
detent plate.
Figure 6H
Align tab
with slot
Detent plate
Figure 7H
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Reverse
brake tube
8. Remove the two (2) bolts shown in Figure
8H and then remove the reverse brake
tube from the CVT.

2 Bolts
Do not discard. These will be reused
during assembly.
Figure 8H
Sleeve
9. Remove the sleeve from the reverse brake
tube.

Discard the removed sleeve (nonreusable).
Figure 9H
10. Remove the six (6) bolts shown in Figure
10H and then remove the chain cover.

Do not discard. These will be reused
during assembly.
Chain cover
Figure 10H
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11. Remove the input shaft assembly and the
oil pump cover (dummy cover) from the
CVT as a unit.

Hold input shaft assembly by the end,
as shown in Figure 11H, and pull
straight up to remove.
CAUTION: If the input shaft is not
held at the end the dummy cover,
shaft and bearing will separate.
Input shaft assembly
and the oil pump
cover (dummy cover)
Figure 11H
12. Confirm the “type” of bearing used on the end of the input shaft, and then proceed to the
indicated step.
 For type “A” Roller Bearing proceed to step 13 on page 34.
 For type “B” Ball Bearing skip to step 15 on page 35.
 For type “C” Sealed Ball Bearing skip to step 15 on page 35.
Bearing type A
Figure 12H
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Bearing type B and C.
 Type C shown
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13. Remove the outer race of the roller
bearing from the counter bearing bore of
the CVT case by hand.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to
remove the bearing race. A magnet can
be used to lift this bearing if needed.
NOTE: The outer race of the roller
bearing might remain on the shaft when
removing the input shaft and dummy
cover.
CVT case
Outer race
Figure 13H
14. Inspect type “A” bearing (Roller bearing)
as follows:

Inspect the bearing outer race and
input shaft for flaking and/or pitting.

Install the bearing outer race onto the
input shaft assembly with the “bearing
number” facing the gear, and then
rotate the bearing while applying an
axial load by hand to check for any
abnormality.
CAUTION: DO NOT drop the outer
race of the bearing.
 Were any abnormalities found or
felt in the bearing (sound, flat
spots, flaking)?
Input shaft
Figure 14H
o NO: Put bearing and shaft aside and then skip to step 16 on page 35.
o YES:
a) Document the abnormalities found with video and then contact the PCC
for authorization to replace the CVT. See page 128 for PCC contact
information.
b) Loosely re-assemble the CVT in the reverse order of disassembly with the
original parts.
c) Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for CVT
replacement.
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15. Inspect type “B” and type “C” bearings
(ball bearing) as follows:

Apply an axial load and rotate the
bearing by hand to check for any
abnormality (sound, flat spot, flaking).
 Were any abnormalities observed
in the bearing when applying an
axial load (sound, flat spots,
flaking)?
o NO: Proceed to step 16.
o YES:
Figure 15H
a) Document the abnormalities found with video and then contact the PCC
for authorization to replace the CVT. See page 128 for PCC contact
information.
b) Loosely re-assemble the CVT in the reverse order of disassembly with the
original parts.
c) Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for CVT
replacement.
16. If the bearing is judged to be OK, remove
the shim (Figure 16H) from the bottom of
the counter bearing bore.

A magnet can be used to remove the
shim if needed.

This shim will be reused later in this
procedure.
Counter bearing
bore
Shim
Figure 16H
17. Remove the differential side oil seal from
the CVT case by driving it away from the
case with a suitable tool.


Discard the differential side oil seal
(non-reusable).
CVT case
Take care not to damage the seal to
case surface when removing seal.
Differential side oil seal
Figure 17H
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18. Rotate the manual shaft (Figure 18H)
until it stops in the park position (see
Figure 19H).
3 mm punch
Park position
Roll pin
IMPORTANT: Confirm that the detent
plate is in the PARK position before
proceeding. Do not remove the roll pin
in any other position. This will allow
pin removal and avoid damage to the
case.
19. Remove the roll pin completely from the
manual shaft with a 3 mm punch.

Manual shaft
Discard the roll pin (non-reusable).
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the hole by
using an inappropriately sized punch.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the roll pin in
the CVT case.
Figure 18H
Detent spring
Park position
20. Remove the detent spring bolt shown in
Figure 19H and then remove the detent
spring from the CVT case.

Do not discard the bolt. It will be
reused during reassembly.
Figure 19H
Retaining pin
21. Remove the manual shaft retaining pin
(straight pin) from the CVT case by
grasping and pulling vertically by hand.

Do not discard the pin. It will be
reused during reassembly.
Manual shaft
Figure 20H
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22. Remove the two (2) bolts shown in Figure
21H for the transmission range switch.

Do not discard the bolts. They will be
reused during reassembly.
CAUTION:

DO NOT remove the manual shaft
lock nut at this step.

DO NOT try to remove the
transmission range switch from the
manual shaft.
Transmission range
switch
Figure 21H
CVT case
5.3 inches
23. Slide the manual shaft approximately 5.3
inches (135 mm) out of the CVT case to
allow removal of the oil pump in step 24.
CAUTION: Do not remove the manual
shaft completely from the CVT case. If
the retaining pin slot contacts the seal
damage may occur.
Manual shaft
Figure 22H
24. Remove the three (3) Allen bolts show in
Figure 23H and then remove the oil pump
from the CVT case.

This oil pump will not be reused.

Do not discard Allen bolts. They will
be reused during reassembly.
Oil pump
3 Allen bolts
Figure 23H
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Snap ring
25. Remove the snap ring from the original
oil pump.
CAUTION: DO NOT discard the removed
snap ring. This snap ring will be re-used.
Figure 24H
Oil pump
gasket
26. Remove the oil pump gasket from the
CVT case.

Discard the oil pump gasket (nonreusable).
Figure 25H
27. Temporarily install the transmission range switch with the two (2) original bolts removed
in step 22 on page 37, finger tight.

The transmission range switch will be permanently installed later in this procedure.
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Remove the Sub-assembly
IMPORTANT: The following steps (1-8) are ONLY to separate the sealant of the side
cover.
The sub-assembly with belt and pulley CANNOT be removed from the CVT while in this
orientation and will be removed from the case at a later step.
1. Reposition the CVT on the work bench
with the torque converter housing side
down.
NOTE: A wood block may be used to
stabilize the CVT during
disassembly/reassembly.
Figure 1J
2. Remove the two (2) pulley bearing
retainer bolts shown in Figure 2J.

Do not discard bolts. They will be
temporarily installed during a later
step.
Figure 2J
3. Remove the eleven (11) side cover bolts
shown in Figure 3J.

Retain two (2) of these bolts. They will
be temporarily installed during a later
step.
Figure 3J
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4. Remove the side cover with a slide hammer (J-25721-A) to separate the side cover and
CVT case.
 There are three slide hammer tool points shown in Figure 4J.
 The mating surfaces will be cleaned at a later step.
 This step will help with sub-assembly removal at a later step.
CAUTION:
 Do not use the speed sensor bore for slide hammer tool location.
 Do not pry the surfaces apart as internal damage may result.
Side cover
Figure 4J
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5. Align the primary pulley bearing retainer
bolt holes with the bolt hole on the case
as shown in Figure 5J.
NOTE: This helps alignment of the
bearing retainer bolt threads after reinstalling the original side cover.
Figure 5J
Assembly Guide
Pins, Pulley Bracket
(Guide Pin J-52272)
6. Install one of the “Assembly Guide Pins,
Pulley Bracket” (Guide Pin J-52272) to
one of the two pulley bearing retainer bolt
holes.

This will assist in installation of the
original side cover to the pulley
assembly.
Figure 6J
Side cover
7. Place the original side cover onto the
CVT case.

Position the primary pulley bearing
retainer to allow the guide pin to be
inserted through the bolt hole of the
side cover.
Figure 7J
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8. Install the two (2) original pulley bearing retainer bolts (Figure 8J) as follows:

Use the original bolts and O-rings at this step.
a. Install one pulley bearing retainer bolt by hand (finger tight) into open bearing
retainer bolt hole.
b. Remove the Guide Pin from the other bearing retainer bolt hole.
c. Install the other bearing retainer bolt by hand (finger tight).
9. Temporarily reattach the removed side cover onto the CVT case with two (2) original
bolts on opposite corners, hand tight.
Pulley bearing
retainer bolts
Side cover
Side cover
bolts
Figure 8J
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10. Reposition the CVT with the side cover
facing down.
Side cover
Figure 9J
11. Remove the two (2) side cover bolts
which were temporarily installed to hold
the side cover to the CVT in step 9 on the
previous page.
NOTE: Only one (1) bolt is shown in
Figure 10J and is for reference only.
Side cover
bolt
Figure 10J
12. Lift the CVT case vertically off of the subassembly and side cover.

Weight: 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs.)

This sub-assembly will not be reused.
IMPORTANT: The sub-assembly must
be separated from the case as shown in
Figure 11J.
Figure 11J
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13. Place the CVT case on the work bench
with the torque converter side facing
down.
Figure 12J
14. Remove the lubrication tube bolt shown
in Figure 13J and then remove the
lubrication tube from the CVT case.

Lubrication tube
Do not discard the bolt or lubrication
tube. These will be reused during
reassembly.
IMPORTANT: This step is to insure that
the lubrication tube is not bent during
sub-assembly installation.
Lubrication
tube bolt
Figure 13J
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Clean the CVT Surfaces
CAUTION: During the next two steps;

Avoid any debris from dropping into the torque converter housing, side cover or the
CVT case. It is extremely important to keep any debris away from CVT internals to
prevent drivability concerns.

Use brake cleaner to remove the remaining CVT fluid and any residual sealant.

Do not use sanding discs, abrasive tools, or metal blades on sealing surfaces.

To clean dowel pins a mild abrasive sandpaper can be used to remove all rust and
debris.
 This will assist at a later step when mating the CVT Case to the sub-assembly
and again when mating the CVT Case to the torque converter housing.
1. Remove any sealant that remains on the
sealing surface of the CVT case where it
seals with the sub-assembly side cover.

A plastic scraper can be used.

Use ONLY brake cleaner to clean
surfaces.

Clean with a lint-free paper towel.
CVT case
sealing surface
Figure 1K
CAUTION: Debris must be kept out of the inside of the CVT and transmission range
switch connection to prevent possible drivability concerns.
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2. Remove any sealant that remains on the sealing surfaces of the torque converter
housing and CVT case using a plastic scraper, and then clean with a lint-free paper
towel.

Use ONLY brake cleaner to clean surfaces.
CAUTION: Debris must be kept out of the inside of the CVT and transmission range
switch connection to prevent a future drivability concern.
CVT case
sealing surface
Figure 2K
Torque converter
housing sealing
surface
Figure 3K
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Clean Oil Passages in CVT Case and Oil Pump Cover
In the following steps:

Brake cleaner and compressed air will be used to clean out oil passages in the CVT
assembly.
WARNING: Wear eye/face protection when using compressed air and cleaning
fluids.
CAUTION: Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 75 PSI.
1. Confirm the CVT case is on the work
bench with sub-assembly side down.

Use wood blocks as necessary to
stabilize the assembly during these
steps.
CAUTION: Make sure the surface of the
work bench has been cleaned.
Figure 1L
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2. Spray brake cleaner into each oil passage, indicated in yellow, of the CVT case where
shown in Figure 2L and Figure 3L, until the fluid runs clear for 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply brake cleaner or compressed air to passages shown in
white.
3. Apply compressed air in the same passages to remove remaining cleaner and debris.
NOTE: Do not stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.
Figure 2L
Figure 3L
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4. Spray brake cleaner into the reverse
brake tube.

Apply compressed air in the same
passages to remove remaining
cleaner and debris.
Reverse brake
tube
Figure 4L
5. Clean the counter bearing bore area (Figure 5L).
Counter
bearing bore
Figure 5L
6. Spray brake cleaner into the high clutch
fluid passage on the torque converter
housing.
High clutch fluid
passage
CAUTION: Brake cleaner will exit the
passage shown as “fluid discharge” in
Figure 6L while cleaning passage.

Apply compressed air in the same
passages to remove remaining
cleaner and debris.
Fluid discharge
Figure 6L
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7. Spray brake cleaner into the reduction
gear bearing fluid passage on the torque
converter housing.
Reduction
gear bearing
fluid passage
CAUTION: Do not face the passage
indicated in red of Figure 7L while
cleaning.

Apply compressed air in the same
passages to remove remaining
cleaner and debris.
Fluid discharge
Figure 7L
Input shaft
Oil pump cover
8. Clean the passages of the oil pump cover
as follows:
a. Remove the input shaft from the oil
pump cover.
CAUTION: Do not drop the counter
bearing outer race (roller bearing type
only).
Figure 8L
Thrust bearing
b. Note the orientation and then remove
the thrust bearing.

Do NOT discard. This will be
reused at a later step.
Figure 9L
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c. Remove the washer.

Washer
Do NOT discard. This will be
reused at a later step.
d. Spray brake cleaner into the oil pump
cover oil passages indicated in yellow
shown in Figure 11L.

Apply compressed air in the same
passages to remove remaining
cleaner and debris.
Figure 10L
CAUTION: Do not face the passage indicated in white in Figures 11L and 12L while
cleaning.
Oil pump cover
Oil pump cover
Fluid discharge
Figure 11L
Figure 12L
Washer
e. Install the original washer.
NOTE:

Orientation is NOT critical for
the washer.

Apply petroleum jelly to the
washer to hold it in place
during assembly.
Figure 13L
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f. Install the original thrust bearing.

Orientation IS critical. See Figure 15L for thrust bearing cross section.
CAUTION:

The thrust bearing has two sides. Refer to Figures below.

Apply petroleum jelly or equivalent to hold in place.
Oil pump cover
Thrust bearing
Figure 14L
Figure 15L
g. Insert the input shaft to the oil pump cover (Figure 16L).
CAUTION:

The input shaft has a sealing ring.

Be careful not to damage the sealing ring while assembling the input shaft to
the oil pump cover.

Apply petroleum jelly to the sealing ring on the input shaft before installation.
 Sealing ring is hidden behind input gear in Figure 16L.
Oil pump cover
Thrust bearing
Sealing ring location
Figure 16L
Figure 17L
 Make sure all exposed internal areas of the CVT (including the oil pan and magnets)
have been thoroughly cleaned.
 Cover all parts with a lint-free covering, when not being worked on, to prevent
contamination which could cause drivability concerns.
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Measuring the CVT Sub-assembly Case Depth
Torque converter
housing
1. Temporarily install the torque converter
housing to the CVT case with two (2)
bolts at opposite corners, hand tight
(Figure 1M).

Use original bolts to secure.
Figure 1M
2. Reposition the CVT on the work bench
with the torque converter housing side
facing down (Figure 2M).
3. Clean and then zero the Digital Depth
Gauge (J-50272).
4. Set the Digital Gauge to millimeters.
Figure 2M
5. Clean the Gauge Block (J-50271).
NOTE: Only if a Gauge Block (J-50271)
is not available, measurement “X” (Figure
5M, page 54) will need to be determined
for the measuring bar being used. This
can be done either with a set of calipers
or with Digital Depth Gauge (J-50272).
Gauge Block
(J-50271)
6. Confirm the sealing surfaces of the CVT
case is clean.
7. Place Gauge Block (J-50271) across
sub-assembly sealing surface as shown
in Figure 3M.
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8. Measure the average distance (Y) shown in Figure 5M as follows:

Refer to the Figures 4M and 5M and then proceed to page 55.

Measure only from areas that do not have any signs of contact.
IMPORTANT: Please refer to Figure 4M for acceptable areas (highlighted in green)
to measure “Y”.
Measuring area
Do not measure in this
area
Figure 4M
Y = The distance between the upper surface of the Gauge Block and the surface where
snap ring seats.
Figure 5M
Proceed to the next page.
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Secondary pulley bearing snap ring surface
Do not measure
into this groove.
Measure to this slightly
raised machined surface
Figure 6M
a. Measure between the top of the Gauge Block (J-50271), to where the snap ring on
the secondary pulley bearing seats (Figure 6M).

This will be measured in three locations to calculate an average for “Y”.
Y1_________, Y2________, Y3_________
b. Calculate the average for “Y” with the formula below and then record it below.
Y=
(millimeter)
Y = _________
c. Calculate case depth “D” as follows:
IMPORTANT: Essential tool Gauge Block (J-50271) is 20 mm thick.

Average depth calculated in step 8b →

Subtract Gauge Block thickness
→
Y__________
─ X__________
-------------------------------------------------

→
Calculated depth
= D__________
D = Distance between the sub-assembly sealing surface and the secondary pulley
front bearing surface with the snap ring attached.
EXAMPLE:
If
Y = 61.39 mm
And ─ X = 20.00 mm
___________
D = 41.39 mm
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New Snap Ring Selection and Installation to the New Sub-assembly
Top of the
shipping box
1. Remove the top of the shipping box of
the new sub-assembly.
NOTE: Outer cardboard of the shipping
box can be disassembled for easy
removal of the sub-assembly by
removing the shipping tape.
Figure 1N
2. Remove the upper board with foam
spacer assembly.

Packing material may be different
then what is shown in Figure 2N.
Upper board
Figure 2N
3. Locate the data sheet in the shipping box
and place it in a safe place.

This data sheet is required for snap
ring selection in the following steps.
Figure 3N
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4. Locate the plastic bag which contains the
snap rings (Figure 4N).

There are six individual snap rings in
the plastic bag.

Take the plastic bag out of the
shipping box, and put aside on the
work bench.
NOTE: See Reference # 5 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Figure 4N
5. Take the new sub-assembly out of the
shipping box and place it on the work
bench.
CAUTION:

Hold the sub-assembly by the side
cover ONLY when removing it
from the shipping box.

DO NOT handle the belt or pulleys
of the sub-assembly when
removing from the shipping box.

DO NOT BREAK the foam cushion
in the shipping box. This will be
used as a stabilizer for the subassembly during the repair.
New sub-assembly
Figure 5N
NOTE: See Reference # 4 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
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6. Take the lower board with foam cushion (lower board) out of the shipping box (Shown in
Figure 7N).
IMPORTANT: Step 7 is for kits that have a
separate spacer (Figure 6N). In later kits
this spacer will be part of the Lower
board and step 7 will not be used.
7. Take the spacer (Figure 6N) out of the
shipping box and place on the work
bench where the sub-assembly will be
installed, and then place the lower board
on top of the spacer as shown in Figure
7N.
NOTE: The spacer will be the last item
that is removed from the shipping box
and is approximately 1 inch thick.
Spacer
Figure 6N

Position the lower board so that it hangs over the spacer.

Align the lower board so that the left and right cut outs are even with the spacer.
NOTE: The positioning of the lower board with foam cushion will allow the CVT case
enough clearance from the work bench to allow it to seat flush with the sub-assembly.
Cut out even
with spacer
Lower board with
foam cushion
Lower board
over-hang
Cut out even
with spacer
Cut out even
with spacer
Figure 7N
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8. Remove the sub-assembly from the
plastic bag.
9. Place the new sub-assembly onto the
lower board.

The sub-assembly must be level and
oriented as shown in Figure 8N for
proper seating of the CVT case later
in this procedure.
Lower board
and spacer
Figure 8N
New sub-assembly
10. Remove the snap ring from the
secondary pulley front bearing of the new
sub-assembly.

Discard the removed snap ring.
Snap ring
Figure 9N
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11. Calculate “E” for snap ring selection as follows:
NOTE: For the value of “B1”, refer to the data sheet that was put aside when the subassembly shipping box was opened.

Calculated case depth from step 8c on page 55
→
D ___________

Subtract constant value
→
─
41.30
------------------------------------

Subtotal
→

Add value for “B1” from data sheet
→ + B1 ___________
------------------------------------

Total calculated depth
→
=
___________
= E ___________
E = This will be used to select a snap ring from Table A on page 61.
EXAMPLE:
If D = 41.39 mm
Constant
= 41.30 mm (subtracted)
And B1 = 1.56 mm (added)
____________________
E = 1.65 mm
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12. Select the appropriate Part Number from Table A shown below, based on the calculated
result of “E” in step 11.
EXAMPLE: If E = 1.65, and is between or equal to 1.64 to 1.67, choose new snap ring
Part Number “31506 3JX9C”.
E (MM)
1.55 to 1.59
1.60 to 1.63
1.64 to 1.67
1.68 to 1.71
1.72 to 1.75
1.76 to 1.76
PART NUMBER
31506 3JX9A
31506 3JX9B
31506 3JX9C
31506 3JX9D
31506 3JX9E
31506 3JX8A
SNAP RING REFERENCE (MM)
1.61
Reference only.
1.65
This does not
1.69
equal “E”
1.73
1.77
1.79
Table A
E (MM)
1.55 to 1.59
1.60 to 1.63
1.64 to 1.67
1.68 to 1.71
1.72 to 1.75
1.76 to 1.76
PART NUMBER
31506 3JX9A
31506 3JX9B
31506 3JX9C
31506 3JX9D
31506 3JX9E
31506 3JX8A
SNAP RING REFERENCE (MM)
1.61
1.65
1.69
1.73
1.77
1.79
13. Open the plastic bag (with snap rings) that was removed from the shipping box in step
4, and then choose the correct Part Number selected from Table A.
NOTE: There are six individually packed snap rings in the plastic bag. See Reference #
5 in the KIT PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
14. Measure the new snap ring and confirm its thickness is equal to the Snap Ring
Reference in Table A.
15. Install the selected snap ring to the secondary pulley front bearing of the new subassembly.
NOTE: Discard unused snap rings.
Selected snap ring
Figure 10N
Figure 11N
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Install Sub-assembly to CVT Case
CVT case sealing
surface
1. Make sure the CVT case sealing surface
of the side cover is thoroughly cleaned.
2. Make sure the dowel pins are cleaned
and any rust has been removed.
Figure 1P
Torque converter
housing
3. Flip the CVT case over on the work
bench with the torque converter housing
side facing up.
CAUTION: Make sure the work bench
surface is thoroughly cleaned before
flipping the CVT case.
4. Remove the two (2) temporary bolts and
then remove the torque converter
housing from the CVT case.

Discard these bolts.
Figure 2P
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5. Install the CVT case onto the new subassembly as follows:
CVT case
NOTE: Sealant will be applied between
these components at a later step.
a. Slowly lower the CVT case onto the
sub-assembly.
IMPORTANT:

Only use the weight of the
CVT case when installing it to
the sub-assembly.

Do NOT use any other
external force to seat the CVT
case to the sub-assembly.
New
sub-assembly
Figure 3P
Primary pulley
sub-assembly
b. Align the “primary pulley front
bearing bore” of the CVT case to the
primary pulley front bearing of the
sub-assembly.
CVT case
NOTE: Figure 4P is shown looking
down into the CVT case while it is
being lowered.
Primary pulley
front bearing bore
Figure 4P
CVT case
c. Align one of two dowel pin holes
found on the CVT case to the subassembly.
Dowel pin
New sub-assembly
Figure 5P
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d. Align the second dowel pin of the subassembly with the hole on the
opposite side of the CVT case and
seat CVT case.
Dowel pin
Figure 6P
e. If the CVT case will not seat on the
sub-assembly:
1) Access the counter driven gear
through the top of the CVT case,
and
2) Rotate the counter driven gear on
the primary pulley back and forth.
NOTE: This will allow the splines
of the secondary pulley and the
planetary carrier plate to align.
See Figure 8P.
Counter
driven gear
Figure 7P
Counter
driven gear
Secondary
pulley splines
Figure 8P
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f. Confirm that the mating surface of the CVT case is seated to the sub-assembly
completely.

If the CVT case does not sit completely flush with the sub-assembly, DO NOT
apply any vertical force to seat it.
1) If this occurs, first lift the CVT case up slightly and then lower.
2) Repeat until the CVT case and sub-assembly sit flush with each other.
CVT case
No gap
New sub-assembly
Figure 9P
g. Rotate the counter driven gear back and forth by hand to confirm that rotation is
smooth.
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6. Temporarily install two (2) original bolts hand tight to hold the sub-assembly to the CVT
case.
CVT case
New sub-assembly
Bolts
Figure 10P
Figure 11P
7. Lift the sub-assembly / CVT case away
from the cradle and set aside; discard the
cradle.

Leave the sub-assembly side cover
facing down as shown in Figure 12P.

Weight: 29 kg (64 lbs.)
Sub-assembly
side cover
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Figure 12P
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Install the Oil Pump and the Manual Shaft
CVT case
1. Install the oil pump gasket to the CVT
case.

Use a new gasket (non-reusable).

Apply CVT Fluid before installation.
NOTE: See Reference # 14 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Oil pump
gasket
2. Remove the hand tight transmission
range switch bolts and then slide the
manual shaft out only far enough to
install the oil pump.
CAUTION: Do not remove the manual
shaft completely from the CVT case. If
the retaining pin slot contacts the seal
damage may occur.
Figure 1Q
CVT case
Manual shaft
Oil pump
3. Install a new oil pump to the CVT case.

Reuse the three original Allen bolts for
the oil pump.

35 mm (1.4 inches) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
20.3 N•m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lbs.)
Figure 2Q
NOTE: See Reference # 13 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
4. Install the snap ring that came out of the
original oil pump to the new oil pump.
Snap ring
Figure 3Q
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Manual shaft
5. Slide the manual shaft back to the
original position.
Oil pump
Figure 4Q
Retaining
pin
6. Install the original retaining pin as shown
in Figure 5Q.

Align the manual shaft groove (Figure
6Q) to allow the retaining pin (Figure
5Q) to go through completely.
Manual
shaft
Figure 5Q
Groove for the retaining pin (straight pin)
Slide
direction
Hole for the roll pin
Figure 6Q
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IMPORTANT:
In the following step:
 Do not drive the roll pin flush with the detent plate.
 If the roll pin is driven flush, it will be overextended on the opposite side and the
manual shaft/detent plate assembly will not rotate.
 The roll pin MUST be the same length on both sides of the detent plate after it is
installed through the detent plate and manual shaft.
7. Install the new roll pin through the detent
plate and manual shaft.

The roll pin must be inserted through
the detent plate so that both ends are
the same length.

Use a new roll pin (non-reusable).

Punch size: Diameter 3 mm, Length
20 mm or longer.
CAUTION: Use the appropriate size
punch to prevent damage to the roll
pin or detent plate.
Roll pin
Punch
Detent
plate
Manual
shaft
Figure 7Q
NOTE: See Reference # 12 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
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Install Powertrain Parts
Tab
Detent spring
1. Install the original manual shaft detent
spring to the CVT case.
IMPORTANT: Locate the tab of the
detent spring to the hole of the CVT case.

16 mm (0.6 inch) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
6.8 N•m (0.70 kg-m, 60 in-lbs.)
Figure 1R
2. Install the original shim for the input shaft
in the counter bearing bore.
NOTE: See page 35.
Input shaft
shim
Figure 2R
Counter
bearing
3. If the counter bearing is a type “B” or “C”
(ball bearing) skip to step 6 on page 71.
NOTE: Type ”B” counter bearing shown
in Figure 3R. Type “A” is similar.
Figure 3R
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4. If the counter bearing is a type “A” (roller bearing):

If not already done, install the outer race of the roller bearing to the counter bearing
bore of the CVT case.
IMPORTANT: Apply CVT Fluid to the outer race of the roller bearing before
installation.
Type C counter bearing
Input shaft
assembly
Outer race
Counter
bearing bore
Outer race
Figure 4R
Figure 5R
5. If the input shaft assembly is for any reason separated into individual components, see
steps 8e-8g on pages 51-52 to reassemble those parts.
6. Install the input shaft assembly to the
CVT case

Hold the tip of the input shaft so that
the input shaft and the pump cover
remain together.

Confirm that the oil pump cover seats
onto the CVT case completely.
Input shaft
CAUTION: Do not draw the input
shaft assembly down to the case with
the mounting bolts.
Figure 6R
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7. Install the original chain cover and the six
(6) original bolts and then tighten.

16 mm (0.6 inches) long bolt
2 pieces.
 Bolt torque:
5.6 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 50 in-lbs.)

0.6 inch
long bolt
1.2 inch
long bolt
30 mm (1.2 inches) long bolt
4 pieces.
 Bolt torque:
27.1 N•m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lbs.)
Figure 7R
Chain cover
8. Rotate the input shaft by hand to confirm
that the shaft rotates freely.
Sleeve
9. Install the sleeve to the reverse brake
tube.

Use a new sleeve (non-reusable).

Apply CVT Fluid to the sleeve before
installation.
NOTE: See Reference # 20 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Figure 8R
10. Install the reverse brake tube to the CVT
case.

16 mm (0.6 inches) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
5.6 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 50 in-lbs.)
2 Bolts
CAUTION: Insert the tube to the CVT
case vertically and evenly to avoid
damages to the sleeve.
Figure 9R
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Parking
rod
11. Connect the parking rod to the detent
plate as shown in Figure 10R.
Detent
plate
Figure 10R
12. Rotate the detent plate until the detent is in the “D” position (see Figure 11R).

The detent spring position shall be on the second left concave of the detent plate.
Parking
rod
D
N
R
P
Figure 11R
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13. Install the oil pump chain onto the oil pump sprocket and the drive sprocket and then
lower onto the oil pump shaft (driven sprocket) (Figure 12R).
14. Expand the snap ring with a suitable tool (Figure 12R), and then push down on the
driven sprocket until it bottoms out.
15. Release the snap ring and then pull up on the driven sprocket until the snap ring locks
into its groove (Figure 12R).
NOTE: A click sound can be heard when the snap ring locks in place.
Driven sprocket
Sprockets
and chain
Snap ring
Figure 12R
16. Install the original thrust bearing onto the
drive sprocket.
IMPORTANT: Install the thrust bearing
with the exposed bearings facing up.
Drive sprocket
Figure 13R
17. Rotate the input shaft by hand to confirm
that the chain, pump and shaft rotate
freely.
18. Install the new O-ring onto the input
shaft.
Thrust bearing
Input shaft

Use a new O-ring (non-reusable).

Apply CVT Fluid to the O-ring before
installation.
NOTE: See Reference # 7 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
O-ring
Figure 14R
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19. Install the CVT case O-ring (oval O-ring)
to the CVT case.

Use a new oval O-ring (non-reusable).

Apply CVT Fluid to the O-ring before
installation.
NOTE: See Reference # 11 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
O-ring
Figure 15R
20. Install the lip seal to the CVT case.

Use a new lip seal (non-reusable).

Apply CVT Fluid to the lip seal before
installation.
NOTE: See Reference # 10 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Lip seal
Figure 16R
21. Confirm that both seals are seated in their groves.

Use petroleum jelly to help hold the seals in place.
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22. Replace the two machine cut seals (Ring Seals) of the reduction gear assembly, shown
in Figure 17R and then center them in their grooves.

Confirm that the Ring Seals are not protruding in any direction.
CAUTION: These seals are VERY delicate. Handle with care.
NOTE: See Reference # 21 in the KIT PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Reduction
gear assembly
Machine cut
seals
Figure 17R
CAUTION: in the following step use extreme care when installing the final drive and
reduction gear assembly.

The machine cut seals are VERY delicate and will damage easily if forced.

The reduction gear assembly should seat without any additional force.

If the reduction gear assembly does not seat, remove it and confirm that machine cut
seals are in place and centered in their grooves.
Thrust bearing
23. Confirm that the thrust bearing is in place
in the bottom of the reduction gear
assembly bore.
Reduction gear
assembly bore
Figure 18R
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24. Install the final drive and reduction gear
assembly together into the CVT case.

If the reduction gear assembly does
not seat, remove it and confirm that
machine cut seals are in place and
centered in their grooves.
Final drive
Figure 19R
25. Rotate the final drive by hand to confirm
that it rotates freely.
Install the Torque Converter Housing
Torque converter
housing
Thrust washer
1. Place the original thrust washer on the
torque converter housing.

Apply petroleum jelly to the mating
surface side of the washer to hold the
washer on the converter housing.
NOTE: Both sides of the thrust washer
are the same, orientation is not critical.
Figure 1S
2. Remove any remaining CVT fluid on the sealing surfaces of the torque converter
housing and the CVT case.
NOTE: Brake cleaner is acceptable to remove remaining CVT fluid.
CAUTION: Avoid any debris from dropping into the torque converter housing or the
CVT case.
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3. Apply sealant to the CVT case side of the torque converter housing to CVT case mating
surface.

Sealant bead diameter: 2.0 mm
Sealant:
 Loctite 5460 (See the Parts Information section of this bulletin)
 Color: Pink
IMPORTANT:
 Confirm that the mating surfaces are clean before applying sealant.
 Make sure that the starting point and the ending point of the sealant is
between two bolt holes. Overlap both ends of the bead by 3 – 5 mm.
 If the Guide Pins were removed to clean the case surfaces, reinstall them
now.
CAUTION: Be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant. If the sealant has
been disturbed or contaminated in any way before case assembly, remove the
sealant completely and re-apply.
Figure 2S
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4. Install the torque converter housing onto the CVT case with nineteen (19) new bolts and
torque to the pattern shown in Figure 3S.
NOTE: If the torque converter housing does not fully seat, the CVT may not be in
DRIVE.

Use new bolts.
NOTE: See Reference # 9 in the KIT PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
 Bolt torque: 27.1 N•m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lbs.)
IMPORTANT: Tighten the bolts in specific order shown below.
1
5
17
3
11
18
10
16
9
15
12
8
7
19
6
14
13
4
2
Figure 3S
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Install the Valve Body and Oil Pan
1. Rotate the CVT assembly so that the
torque converter housing side is facing
down.
Terminal
assembly
O-ring
2. Make sure that the terminal assembly is
attached to the bracket of the new valve
body (Figure 1T).
Bracket
NOTE:


Apply CVT Fluid to the O-ring of
the terminal connector.
See Reference # 1 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE.
Figure 1T
3. Install the new valve body assembly to
the CVT case.

Insert the terminal assembly through
the hole of the CVT case, and then
push the new valve body horizontally
with even pressure to seat the valve
body completely.
NOTE: A clicking sound may be
heard as the new valve body is
seated to the CVT case.
Figure 2T
4. First tighten all eleven (11) original valve
body bolts finger tight by hand, and then
tighten to the specified bolt torque below.
Valve body bolts
CAUTION: These bolts are easily
stripped. Use care to not over-torque.

87 mm (3.4 inches) long bolt.
11 pieces
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m, (0.80 kg-m, 70 in-lbs.)
CAUTION: Manual valve may slide down
and interfere with CVT case.
Manual valve
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Figure 3T
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5. Install the original manual plate to the
manual shaft with the original spring
washer and lock nut.

Use a crescent wrench on the
transmission range switch side of the
manual rod to keep the shaft from
rotating while torqueing.

Nut torque:
21.7 N•m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lbs.)
Nut and washer
Manual plate
Figure 4T
6. Confirm that the new O-ring is on the new
oil strainer.

Apply CVT Fluid to the O-ring before
installation.
NOTE:


The new oil strainer comes with a
new O-ring.
See Reference # 3 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
O-ring
Figure 5T
7. Install the new strainer to the valve body
with the three (3) original bolts.

3 bolts
12 mm (0.5 inches) long bolt.
3 pieces
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.80 kg-m, 70 in-lbs.)
Strainer
Figure 6T
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8. Install the original oil pan with a new oil
pan gasket using the original bolts.
 Bolt torque:
5.6 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 50 in-lbs.)
NOTE: See Reference # 2 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Figure 7T
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Seal the Sub-assembly Cover
1. Confirm the torque converter housing
side is facing down.
Side cover
2. Remove the two temporary side cover
bolts.
Figure 1U
Pulley bearing
retainer bolts
3. Remove the two pulley bearing retainer
bolts.

These bolts will be reused later in this
procedure.
Figure 2U
4. Remove the side cover.

Use a slide hammer (J-25721-A) if
needed.

There are three slide hammer tool
locations on the side cover.
NOTE: Figure 3U shown with side cover
removed.
Figure 3U
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5. Install the original lubrication tube into the
CVT case.

Place the fluid jet nozzle under the
CVT belt and then insert the
lubrication tube into the CVT case.
Lubrication
tube
CAUTION: Take care not to contact the
CVT belt with any tools during tube
installation.
Figure 4U
Lubrication
tube bolt
6. Install the original lubrication tube bolt.

16 mm (0.6 inch) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
6.8 N•m (0.70 kg-m, 60 in-lb)
Lubrication
tube
Figure 5U
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7. Apply sealant to the side cover sealing surface of the CVT case.

Sealant bead diameter: 2.0 mm
Sealant:
 Loctite 5460 (See the Parts Information section of this bulletin)
 Color: Pink
IMPORTANT:
 Confirm that the mating surfaces are clean before applying sealant.
 Make sure that the starting point and the ending point of the sealant is
between two bolt holes. Overlap both ends of the bead by 3 – 5 mm.
CAUTION: Be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant. If the sealant has
been disturbed or contaminated in any way before side cover assembly is installed,
remove the sealant completely and re-apply.
Overlap
3 mm to 5 mm
Figure 6U
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Assembly Guide
Pins, Pulley Bracket
(Guide Pin J-52272)
Case bolt
hole
8. Screw in Guide Pin (J-52272) to either
one of two female bolt threads of the
pulley bearing retainer.

Place the guide pin next to the case
bolt hole as shown in Figure 7U.
9. Install side cover.
Figure 7U
10. Install eleven (11) new side cover bolts,
and then torque all of the side cover
bolts to the specified torque in the
sequence shown in Figure 8U.

1
3
5
9
32.8 mm (1.3 inches) long bolt.
11 pieces
10
Side cover
 Bolt torque:
27.1 N•m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lbs.)
NOTE: See Reference # 6 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
8
11
7
6
4
2
Figure 8U
11. Remove the O-rings that came on the
new bearing retainer bolts and replace
them with new O-rings from Parts
Information.
NOTE: See Reference # 8 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
12. Screw in one (1) original pulley bearing
retainer bolt, hand tight.
Pulley retainer bolts
Figure 9U
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Side
cover
13. Remove the Guide Pin (J-52272) and
then install the other pulley bearing
retainer bolt, hand tight.
Guide Pin
14. Torque the two pulley bearing retainer
bolts to specified torque.

Bolt torque:
28.8 N•m, (2.90 kg-m, 21 ft-lbs.)
Figure 10U
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Install and Adjust the Transmission Range Switch
1. Rotate the manual shaft to the “N”
position (two clicks from
counterclockwise or left hard stop).
Manual
lever
Guide hole
2. Remove the lock nut, washer and manual
lever from the manual shaft.

They will be reused.
3. Adjust the transmission range switch
position as follows:
a. Install the alignment pin (#J-52306-2)
into the Transmission Range Switch
Alignment Bracket (#J-52306-1) as
shown in Figure 2W.
b. Attach the combined alignment tool
onto the manual shaft as shown in
Figure 3W with part number facing
out.
NOTE: The combined alignment tool
will only insert into the transmission
range switch while in Neutral.


Lock nut,
washer
Figure 1W
Alignment Pin
(#J-52306-2)
Transmission Range Switch
Alignment Bracket (#J-52306-1)
Transmission range switch may
need to be rotated to allow pin to
align.
Alignment pin will insert into guide
hole in the transmission range
switch (Figure 1W).
c. Install the two original bolts for the
transmission range switch
(Figure 3W).
Figure 2W
 Bolt torque:
5.6 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 50 in-lbs.)

Transmission
Range Switch
Remove the adjustment tool when
complete.
4 Install the manual lever to the manual
shaft.
a. Set the original manual lever onto the
manual shaft.
b. Install the washer and the lock nut.
c. Torque the lock nut.

Nut torque:
16.3 N•m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lbs.)
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Part number
facing out
Figure 3W
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Install Exterior CVT Parts
1. Install the differential side oil seal to the CVT case (Figure 1V).

Use a new oil seal (non-reusable). See Reference # 18 in the KIT PARTS
REFERENCE TABLE.
CAUTION:
 Apply CVT Fluid to the oil seal before installation.
 Drive the differential side oil seal in until the amount of oil seal protrusion from
the CVT case edge matches dimension C shown in Figure 1V.
CVT Case
Differential Seal
Installer #J-52281
Dimension C: 1.8 ± 0.5 mm,
(0.071 ± 0.020 in)
Figure 1V
2. Install the differential side oil seal to the converter housing (Figure 2V).

Use a new oil seal (non-reusable). See Reference # 18 in the KIT PARTS
REFERENCE TABLE.
CAUTION:
 Apply CVT Fluid to the oil seal before installation.
 Drive the differential side oil seal in until the amount of oil seal protrusion from
the torque converter housing edge matches the dimension D shown in Figure 2V.
CVT Case
Differential Seal
Installer #J-52281
Dimension D: 1.8 ± 0.5 mm,
(0.071 ± 0.020 in)
Figure 2V
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3. Install the torque converter housing oil seal to the torque converter housing (Figure 3V).

Use a new oil seal (non-reusable). See Reference # 17 in the KIT PARTS
REFERENCE TABLE.
CAUTION:
 Apply CVT Fluid to the oil seal before installation.
 Drive the converter housing oil seal evenly so that converter housing oil seal sits
below the case by dimension E as shown in Figure 3V.
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
#J-52278
Dimension E: 1.3 ± 0.5 mm,
(0.051 ± 0.020 in)
Figure 3V
CVT fluid filter
4. Install a new fluid filter to the CVT case.

Make sure a grommet is attached to
the fluid filter.

Apply CVT Fluid to the grommet of
the fluid filter.
NOTE: See Reference # 16 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Figure 4V
O-ring
5. Install new O-ring to the fluid filter cover.

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring.
NOTE: See Reference # 15 in the KIT
PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.
Figure 5V
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6. Install the fluid filter cover to the CVT
case as follows:
Side cover tab
a. Locate the tab of the fluid filter cover
near the tab of the side cover as
shown.
b. Push the fluid filter cover onto the
CVT case.
Fluid filter
cover tab
c. Rotate the fluid filter cover clockwise,
and then match the bolt hole of the
fluid filter cover and the bolt hole of
the CVT case.
CVT case
bolt hole
Figure 6V
 Confirm that the fluid filter tab is
underneath the side cover tab.
Fluid filter tab underneath
the side cover tab
Fluid filter
cover bolt
d. Install the original bolt.

16 mm (0.6 inches) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
6.8 N•m (0.70 kg-m, 60 in-lbs.)
Fluid filter cover
Figure 7V
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7. Install new O-rings to the original output speed sensor, primary pulley speed sensor and
secondary pulley speed sensor and then install them to the CVT.

Use new O-rings (non-reusable).
NOTE: See Reference # 19 in the KIT PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.

Apply CVT Fluid to the O-rings before installation.

16 mm (0.6 inches) long bolts.
 Bolt torque: 5.6 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 50 in-lbs.)
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Figure 8V
Output speed sensor
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8. Place the CVT on a work surface with the
oil pan side facing down.
9. Install the original torque converter.
CAUTION: Locate the two oil pump
engagement tabs on the end of the
torque converter snout horizontally while
inserting to avoid damaging the torque
converter oil seal.
Figure 9V
10. Measure dimension A to confirm that the
torque converter is installed to the correct
position.

Dimension A: 14.4 mm (0.567 in)
Figure 10V
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Install the CVT Assembly
1. Install the CVT assembly in the vehicle.

Refer to the ESM, section TM-Transaxle & Transmission, for CVT installation.
2. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
3. Fill Transmission with CVT fluid.
4. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

Refer to the ESM, section PG – Power Supply & Ground Elements, for a listing of
systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.

Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUIRED
The following procedures, starting on the next page, must be performed in this order.
2014 only
a. TCM REPROGRAMING….…………………………………………....……….Page 95
2014 and 2017
b. ERASE MEMORY DATA…………………………………………….…………Page 115
c. CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN…………………………………………......Page 117
d. Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning………………………..……….....Page 120
e. Erase DTCs………………………….…………………………………….…….Page 122
Proceed to the next page.
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TCM Reprogramming
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
 ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.
 All C-III plus software updates (if any) have been installed.
1. Connect the plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Make sure the plus VI is securly connected. If the plus VI connection is
loose during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the CONSULT PC battery voltage
drops during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
3. Connect the GR8, set to “Power Supply” mode, to the vehicle battery.
CAUTION: Be sure the GR8 is connected securely to the battery. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
4. Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range
of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices. If Bluetooth®
signal waves are within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI during
reprogramming, reprogramming may be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.
6. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC,
blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
7. Turn ON the CONSULT PC.
8. Select CONSULT-III plus (open C-III plus).
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9. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
plus VI is
recognized
Figure 1
10. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step
10
Figure 2
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11. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
12. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
13. Select Next.
Step
11
Step
12
Step
13
Figure 3
14. If the screen in Figure 4 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure 4 does not display, skip to step 15.
Step
14
Example
Figure 4
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15. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
16. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.
Step 15
Verify here
Step
16
Figure 5
17. Select Confirm.
Step
17
Figure 6
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18. Select TRANSMISSION.
Step
18
Figure 7
19. Select Reprogramming.
Step
19
Figure 8
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20. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Press the Brake.
Press accelerator between ¼ and ½.
Put shift selector in R.
21. Select Start.
Step
21
Figure 9
22. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
22
Figure 10
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23. Operate the ignition per the on screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 11
24. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
24
Figure 12
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25. Move the shift selector to P, then select Next.
Step
25
Figure 13
26. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector; P>R>N>D>P
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
27. Select Next.
Step
26
Step
27
Figure 14
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28. Find the TCM Part Number (see Figure 15) and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current Part Number (P/N).
Step
28
Step
31
Figure 15
29 Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table B below.
30. Comparison results:

If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed. Skip to ERASE MEMORY
DATA on page 115.
Table B
MODEL
CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER: 31036 -
2014 Sentra
9AM2A, 9AM2B, 9AM2C, 9AM9E, 9AM9D
31. Select Save.
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32. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
33. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
34. Select Next.
Step
32
Step
33
Step
34
Figure 16
35. Read the Current Part Number and Part Number After Reprogramming. They
should be different.
36. Select Next.
Step 35
These numbers
should be
different
Step
36
Figure 17
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37. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
38. Select Next.
IMPORTANT: Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during
reprogramming or TCM reprogramming may be interrupted and TCM may be damaged.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
37
Step
38
Figure 18
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NOTE: In the next step, the reprogramming process will begin when Start is selected.
39. Select Start.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
39
Figure 19
40. Wait for both progress bars to complete.
Step
40
Figure 20
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41. When the screen in Figure 21 displays, the reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 21 does not display (which indicates reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
42. Disconnect the battery charger (GR8) from the vehicle.
43. Select Next.
Step
43
Figure 21
NOTE: Additional steps/operations are required before C-III plus will provide the
final reprogramming confirmation report. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure on page 109.
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If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 22:

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

External Bluetooth® devices are
OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select Retry and follow the on
screen instructions.
NOTE: Retry may not go
through on first attempt and can
be selected more than once.
Figure 22
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 23:

Do not disconnect the plus VI
or shut down C-III plus if
reprogramming does not
complete.

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in.

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

Transmission in Park.

All C-III plus / plus VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are
installed.

Select Home, and then restart
the reprogram procedure from
the beginning.
Figure 23
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44. Confirm the Transmission Fluid temperature judgment is OK, then select Next.

If the judgment is NG, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission until the judgment
changes to OK.
Step
44
Figure 24
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45. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Press the Brake.
d. Press accelerator
between ¼ and ½.
e. Put shift selector in
R.
Step
46
Figure 25
46. Select Erase DTC.
47. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
Step
48
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Fully depress the
accelerator.
d. Put shift selector in
R.
48. Select Start.
Figure 26
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49. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
49
Figure 27
50. Operate the ignition per the on-screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 28
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51. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
51
Figure 29
52. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector to P; then move P>R>N>D>P
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
53. Select Next.
Step
53
Step
52
Figure 30
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54. Erase all DTCs as follows:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Turn the Ignition ON.
c. Wait for DTC erase to complete.
55. Select Next.
Turn ignition ON > OFF > ON
ON
Step
55
Figure 31
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56. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
57. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 32) and attach it to the repair order.
58. Select Confirm.
Step
56
Step
57
Step
58
Figure 32
NOTE: If you cannot print the above screen:
a. Select Screen Capture.
b. Name the file.
c. Save the file in My Documents.

A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC. It can be retrieved and
printed at a later time.
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ERASE MEMORY DATA
59. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 33.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
60. Select ERASE MEMORY DATA.
61. Select Start.
Step
60
Step
61
Figure 33
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62. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
Step
63
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Fully depress the
accelerator.
d. Put shift selector in
R.
63. Select Start.
Figure 34
64. When the Current status
changes to
COMPLETED, select
End.
Step
64
Figure 35
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CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
65. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 36.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
66. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
67. Select Start.
Step
66
Step
67
Figure 36
68. Select Start.
Step
68
Figure 37
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69. Select Clear.
Step
69
Figure 38
70. Select Yes.
Step
70
Figure 39
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71. When CVFT DETERIORATION DATE changes to “0”, select End.
0
Step
71
Figure 40
72. Start the engine.
73. Set the parking brake.
74 Turn OFF the A/C.
75. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature range.
76. Confirm the CVT fluid temperature is over 122°F (50°C).
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Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning
77. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 41.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
78. Select Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning.
79. Select Start.
Step
78
Step
79
Figure 41
80. Follow the on-screen instructions in Figure 42 and then select Start.
Step
80
Figure 42
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81. With brake pedal still applied, shift the CVT selector lever into the D position.

Figure 44 will be displayed after shifting into D position.
NOTE: The Current status will show EXECUTING, but until the vehicle is shifted into the
D position Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning will not begin.
Step
81
Figure 43
82. Continue to depress the brake pedal until the Current status shows “Completed” as
shown in Figure 45 on the next page.
NOTE: This may take several minutes to complete.
Figure 44
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83. When completed is displayed, select End.
Step
83
Figure 45
84. Shift the vehicle into Park, turn ignition OFF and release the brake pedal.
85. Perform Auxiliary Gearbox Clutch Point Learning (steps 77 to 84) one additional time
(a total of two times).
Erase DTCs
86. Use C-III plus to Erase any transmission DTCs that may have stored.
87. Turn OFF C-III plus.
88. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.
89. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
Procedure complete.
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PARTS INFORMATION
REPAIR
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
Sub-assembly
Repair
KIT-CONTROL VALVE
KIT-PULLEY
KIT-OIL PUMP
Loctite 5460 Sealant (2) (4)
Control Valve
Replacement
KIT-CONTROL VALVE
3170E-X428C
1 if needed
CVT
Replacement
CVT Assembly (6)
(7)
1 if needed
Applies to all
repairs
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)
Additional Engagement Tool O-Rings (5)
WASHER-DRAIN
(CVT Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket)
Lens Swab packet
999MP-NS300P
11440
As needed
As needed
11026-31X00
1
J-51963
(8)
3170E-X428C 1 if needed
31214-3JX9A 1 if needed
31340-X429E 1 if needed
999MP-LT5460P
(1) (3)
(1) Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and Loctite 5460 Sealant can be ordered through the Nissan
Maintenance Advantage program: Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621) or Website:
Order via link on dealer portal www.NNAnet.com and click on the “Maintenance
Advantage” link.
(2) One container of Loctite 5460 Sealant is good for approximately 5 repairs. This sealant
is not included in any kit.
(3) Bill out Loctite 5460 Sealant (or equivalent) under expense code 008. Do not include
the Loctite 5460 Sealant part number on the claim.
(4) For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and Loctite 5460 Sealant must be used.
For customer pay repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT and Loctite 5460 Sealant Fluid or their
equivalents are recommended.
(5) Engagement tool will initially come with 10 O-rings. Additional O-rings are available from
Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
(6) If the CVT is being replaced, no other parts in the table above, except NS-3 CVT fluid or
equivalent, are needed.
(7) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) for the correct part number.
(8) Shop supplies.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM DIA FRT
JD01AA
JD023A
CVT R&R
(2)
(1)
Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = NG (Includes
ZE 32
JX36AA
1.2
control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
JX45AA
3.0
Reprogram TCM (MY14 Only)
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Kit-Pulley Part Number as the
Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
EXPENSE CODE
EXPENSE CODE
008
DESCRIPTION
Sealant
MAX AMOUNT
$12.46
OR
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM DIA FRT
Inspect CVT Pan for Excessive Debris = NG
JX49AA
0.3
ZE
32
JD01AA
Replace CVT
(2)
JD023A
(1) Reference the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the applicable CVT assembly
part number as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
(1)
OR
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
JX37AA
0.4
Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = OK
(1)
ZE 32
Replace Valve Body
JD48AA
(2)
Reprogram TCM (MY14 Only)
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Kit-Control Valve Part Number as
the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
NOTE: FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes. No other diagnostic
procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any diagnostic OP Codes with this
claim.
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PART KITS REFERENCE TABLE
NOTE:
 This Table is for reference only. Part numbers listed cannot be ordered individually.

These part numbers are for identification of the correct part within the kit (part
number is listed on the bag for each individual part).

Some parts have more than one part number listed. In this case, one of the part
numbers listed will be in the kit.
KIT-CONTROL VALVE (3170E-X428C) PARTS REFERENCE (Kit Content)
REFERENCE
#
DESCRIPTION
1
VALVE ASSY – CONTROL (Control valve)
2
GASKET-OIL PAN (Oil pan gasket)
3
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
(Oil pan strainer)
PART NUMBER
QTY:
31705-X428C
or 31705-X429E
31397-3JX0A
31728-3XX0A,
or 31728-3XX0B,
or 31728-3JX0B
1
1
1
KIT-PULLEY (31214-3JX9A) PARTS REFERENCE (Kit Content)
REFERENCE
#
DESCRIPTION
5
PULLEY ASSY
(Sub assembly: Belt & Pulley)
SNAP RING KIT (Snap ring kit)
6
BOLT (Side cover bolts)
7
SEAL-O RING (Input shaft O ring)
8
SEAL – O RING
4
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PART NUMBER
QTY:
31209-3JX9A
1
31506-3JX8B
31377-3JX0E,
or 31377-X420B,
or 31377-3XX2B
or 31377-X424C
31526-3MX0A,
or 31526-X420C,
or 31526-3XX0C
31526-8E000
or 31526-28X0C
1
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1
2
Parts kits reference table continued.
KIT-OIL PUMP (31340-X429E) PARTS REFERENCE (Kit Content)
REFERENCE
#
DESCRIPTION
9
BOLT (Torque converter case bolts)
10
SEAL-LIP (Lip seal)
11
SEAL-O RING (Case O ring)
12
PIN-RET (Manual shaft roll pin)
13
PUMP ASSY-OIL (Oil pump)
14
GSKT-OIL PUMP (Oil pump gasket)
15
SEAL-O RING (Oil filter cover O ring)
16
FLTR ASSY-OIL,AUTO TRANS (Oil filter)
17
18
20
SEAL ASSY-OIL (Torque converter Seal)
SEAL-OIL,DIFF (Axle seals)
SEAL-O RING
(Primary/Secondary/Output Sensor O-ring)
SLEEVE-OIL DIST
21
RING-SEAL
19
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PART NUMBER
QTY:
31377-X420B,
or 31377-3JX0E,
or 31377-3XX2B
or 31377-X424C
31528-1XZ0A,
or 31528-1XA01,
or 31528-1XX0A
31526-X420B,
or 31526-50X0D
or 31526-3JX0B
or 31526-3XX0B
31906-1XF0A
31340-X420B
or 31340-3JX0D
or 31340-X420A
or 31340-3XX0B
31366-3JX0B
or 31366-3JX0A
or 31366-3XX0A
31526-3JX3A
or 31526-3JX1B
31726-28X0A
or 31726-3JX0A
or 31726-3XX0A
31375-3JX1A
38342-3VX0A
19
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
31526-1XG0C
3
31374 80X01
31525 3JX0B
or 31525 X420A
1
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PART KITS VISUAL REFERENCE

The following Figures show the smaller components of individual kits.

KIT- CONTROL VALVE is not shown.
KIT-PULLEY. Sub-assembly not shown
Figure G
KIT-OIL PUMP
Figure H
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CVT Assembly Replacement Approval Procedures
 If CVT inspection indicates CVT assembly replacement is required:
a. Complete the PCC CVT Preauthorization Form in ASIST.
b. Attach the required video (15 seconds or less) to the CVT Preauthorization
Form.

Failure to submit a continuous video showing evidence of abnormalities
and the VIN will cause immediate denial of request for CVT unit
replacement.
c. Call the PCC for authorization at 800-973-9992 (opt 2).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the video has a clear image of the VIN on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label (VIN label).
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