NTB16-110D

Classification:
AT16-001d
Reference:
Date:
NTB16-110d
August 30, 2017
2015-2017 ALTIMA; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P0776 AND/OR
JUDDER WITH P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED
This bulletin has been amended to change the If You Confirm, Repair Flow Chart information and
Figures 10G, 3I and 4I. No other changes have been made.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE:
APPLIED TRANSMISSION:
2015-2017 Altima (L33) with 4 cylinder only
CVT
IF YOU CONFIRM
The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B – Pressure Control Solenoid “B”
Performance/Stuck OFF)


P1715 (INPUT SPEED SENSOR) may be stored with DTC P0776.
If this issue should occur, the vehicle may hesitate and/or have reduced power.
AND/OR
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or
vibration), with one of the following DTCs stored in the TCM:


P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION))
P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION))
NOTE:


If DTCs are stored other than P0776, or P0776 with P1715, or P17F0, or P17F1 this
bulletin does not apply.
NTB15-083, Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT Judder, has reprogramming
instructions that may apply.
ACTION


Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair.
CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with
the appropriate lifting tools.
Pages 53 and 82 must be printed and attached to the repair order.
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 Flow Chart
MIL ON with DTC P0776
(P1715 may be stored with
DTC P0776)
The customer reports a transmission
judder (shake, shudder, single or
multiple bumps or vibration)
Vehicle may hesitate
or have reduced power
Remove the control
valve (valve body) and
inspect the belt
P17F1
DTC P17F0 or P17F1
stored?
P17F0
No
This bulletin
does not apply
Evidence of
CVT belt slippage?
No
Yes
Install a new
valve body only
Page 64
a. Replace the sub
assembly. Page 16
And
b. Install a new valve
body. Page 64
For model year 2015 vehicles only:

Check TCM part number and if
needed perform reprogramming
Page 71
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Table of Contents

Required Tools / Material
page 4

Essential Tools
page 4

Weights
page 5

Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly
page 6

Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal and CVT Belt Inspection
page 7

CVT Assembly Removal
page 16

Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and
Oil Filter
page 19

Clean the CVT case surfaces
page 27

Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area
page 28

New Pump Installation
page 30

Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt (sub-assembly)
page 32

Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
page 49

Clean the Converter Housing Passages
page 54

CVT Reassembly
page 56

Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation
page 64

Install the CVT Assembly
page 70

Reprogram TCM
page 71

Trouble Shooting
page 78

PARTS INFORMATION
page 80

CLAIMS INFORMATION
page 81

PARTS KITS REFERENCE TABLE
page 83
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Required Tools / Materials









Cherry picker / engine hoist / lifting arm (never handle replacement CVT
sub-assembly by hand)
Strap or chain to lift or lower CVT and sub-assembly
Petroleum jelly or equivalent
Extendable magnet
Large clean surface / 1 to 2 work tables
Vernier calipers
Brake cleaner
Rubbing alcohol
Plastic scraper
Essential 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-50818
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
J-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge
J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator
J-50271
Gauge Block
J-8092
Driver Handle
J-52282
Output Seal Installer
Figure A
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J-52281
CVT Case Differential
Seal Installer
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Essential Tools (continued)
J-51959
Guide Pins
Figure B
J-51909
Lifting Fixture (side cover)
J-51595-1
Eyelet & linkage
J-51595
Lifting Fixture (top)
Figure C
Figure D
Tech Cam J-51951
Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)
Figure E

Remove protective
film before first use
Additional Tech Cam J-51951 kits or components are available from Tech•Mate.
Weights


CVT assembly: 300 lbs. approximately
CVT sub-assembly: 65 lbs. approximately
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly
Transmissions are vulnerable to particles (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
contamination.
IMPORTANT:





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.
Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on torque converter housing and side
cover of CVT and allow to soak as needed.
Refrigerating oil seals may help in assembly (axle and T/C seals).
Only disassemble those parts which are mentioned in this bulletin.
Make sure all parts are clean prior to assembling / installing.
 Unpack service parts just before installation.

Store the related parts that have been
removed separately to prevent being
mixed up; small cups can be used.
Figure F
IMPORTANT: The CVT unit “wiring harness
connector” will be reused during this
procedure. The wiring harness can be
disconnected from the valve body at the
wiring harness connector and remain in the
CVT.
Wiring harness
connector
Figure G
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Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal and CVT Belt Inspection
1. Write down all radio station 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. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
3. Remove the valve body.

Before lifting the vehicle;
 Place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.

Refer to the appropriate ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission, for valve
body removal.
NOTE: The number ‘7’ is on the head of all bolts that need to be removed for valve
body removal. Do not remove any bolt that does not have the number ‘7’.
CAUTION: Never allow any chemicals or fluids other than NS-3 CVT fluid or
equivalent to enter the CVT assembly. Never allow any foreign debris, dust,
dirt, etc. to enter the CVT assembly.

For additional information, see video # 544: “CVT Belt Inspection”. This video is
located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
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Exploded View
(Total of 9 bolts)
Figure 1A
1.
Transaxle assembly
2.
Terminal cord assembly
3.
CVT fluid temperature sensor
bracket
4.
Control valve
5.
Bracket
6.
O-ring
7.
New-style oil strainer assembly
8.
Old-style oil strainer assembly
9.
Oil pan gasket
10.
Oil pan
11. Drain plug
13.
Magnet
14. Spring washer
15. Manual plate
16.
Lip seal
17. Snap ring
18. Overflow plug
19.
O-ring
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12. Drain plug gasket
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4. Secure the front right tire with a suitable
strap.

This will assist in making the belt turn.
5. Mark the front left tire with a suitable
marking.

This will assure all 360° of the belt is
inspected.
Figure 2A
6. Using borescope J-51951 with mirror
attachment, inspect the entirety of the two
sides of the belt that come in contact with
the pulleys (see page 11, Figure 7A).
Reference the pictures on pages 11
through 15 for comparison.
Belt
Pulley
Case
NOTE:
 Be sure to remove the protective film
from the mirror before the first use.


Step 6a
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 the PARTS INFORMATION.
Figure 3A
Before inspecting, make sure the
camera handle’s AA batteries are
fresh and the LCD monitor’s battery
is charged.
a. Insert the camera lens between the
CVT case and pulley where shown in
Figures 3A and 4A.

Step 6c
Camera
flexible tube
Front
Insert the lens approximately seven
(7) inches, and then view the side
of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Figure 4A
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b. Slowly and carefully turn the front left
tire one full turn in the forward rotation
to view all of the belt.

Holding the borescope with one
hand allows for turning the tire with
the other hand (see Figure 5A).
CAUTION: If the tire is rotated in the
rearward rotation, the camera lens
may get caught between the belt and
pulley.
c. If the inspection result is OK, inspect
the other side of the belt.

Insert the camera lens in the
second location where shown
in Figure 3A and 6A, and then
perform step 6b again.
d. If the inspection result is OK 360° on
both sides of the belt, proceed to step
7 on the next page.

Figure 5A
Pulley
Front
For additional information, see
video # 544: “CVT Belt Inspection”.
This video is located under the
TECH TRAINING GARAGE
VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
e. If the inspection result is NG, proceed
to step 8 on the next page.
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Figure 6A
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7. If the belt inspection result is OK, replace only the valve body and reprogram TCM.

For valve body replacement, go to page 64, Control Valve (Valve Body)
Installation.
8. If the belt inspection result is NG, replace the CVT sub-assembly, valve body and
reprogram TCM.

Go to CVT Assembly Removal, page 16.
Inspect these sides
Do not inspect
these sides
Figure 7A
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Figure 8A: New belt
Figure 9A: Close-up of section to be inspected
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Pictures in Figures 10A and 11A were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
Visual
lines
Figure 10A: Belt is OK
OK
Visual
lines
Figure 11A: Belt is OK
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NG
Scuffing
Figure 12A: Example of NG belt
NG
Lines
“smeared”
Figure 13A: Example of NG belt
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Pictures in Figures 14A-16A were taken with borescope J-51951.
NG
Figure 14A: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 15A: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 16A: Example of NG belt
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CVT Assembly Removal
Overview of Sub-assembly Repair
1. Apply rust penetrant as necessary to the dowel pins on the converter
housing side and sub-assembly side cover
2. Removal of the CVT from the vehicle
3. Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump
and Oil Filter
4. Clean the CVT case surfaces
5. Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT
Filter Area
6. Check initial pulley movement characteristics
7. New Pump Installation
8. Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt
9. Confirm shift selector movement
10. Recheck new pulley movement characteristics matches that of the
original assembly
11. Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
12. Clean the Converter Housing Passages
13. CVT Reassembly
14. Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation
15. Install the CVT Assembly
NOTE: For additional information review video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley
Replacement”.
 This video is located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab
in Virtual Academy.
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1. Temporarily install the oil pan gasket and oil pan with four oil pan bolts to corners of the
oil pan, hand tight (Figure 1B).
NOTE: If the control valve has not yet been reinstalled, it is not necessary to do so. A
new one will be installed later in this service procedure.
Figure 1B
2. Remove the CVT from the vehicle.

Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle &
Transmission for removal information.
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3. Place the CVT on a workbench with the
oil pan side down.

Use wood or plastic blocks to keep
the CVT steady.
CAUTION: Do not deform the oil pan.
4. Remove the torque converter.
Figure 2B
5. Drain CVT fluid out of the torque
converter.
Torque
converter
Figure 3B
Primary speed
sensor
6. Remove the primary speed sensor.
IMPORTANT: The speed sensor will be
re-used.
Figure 4B
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Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and Oil Filter
1. Remove all 23 converter housing
mounting bolts (see Figure 1C).
NOTE:
o These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused.
Dowel Pin
o Apply rust remover to the dowel
pins if needed.
Figure 1C
2. Separate and then remove the converter housing from the CVT case.

Use Slide Hammer J-25721-A and Slide Hammer Bolt J-50255-UPD with J-Hook J51923 at the cut out areas similar to the one shown in Figure 2C and Figure 3C.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover from
the CVT case.
J-25721-A
-----
J-50255-UPD
-----
J-51923
One of three
cutout areas
Figure 2C
Figure 3C
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3. Note the location of the pin shown in Figure 4C.
CAUTION: This pin can slip out during movement of the CVT while converter housing is
removed.
Figure 4C
O-ring
4. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.

This O-ring will be replaced with a
new one.
Figure 5C
5. Carefully remove the reduction gear assembly (Figure 6C).
6. Carefully remove the differential assembly (Figure 7C).
Reduction gear
assembly
Figure 6C
Differential
assembly
Figure 7C
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7. Remove the following oil seals using
suitable tools:
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage any
of the seal bore surfaces.
a. CVT case differential side oil seal
(drive shaft seal).

See Figure 8C.
Figure 8C
b. Converter Housing differential side oil
seal (drive shaft seal).

See Figure 9C.
Figure 9C
c. Torque converter seal (Figure 10C).
Figure 10C
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8. Remove the two (2) nuts from baffle
plate A, and then remove baffle plate A
(see Figure 11C).
CAUTION: To avoid rounding off
these nuts, it is best to use a 3/8 inch
drive 6-pt 10 mm socket.
Baffle
plate nuts
Baffle
plate A
Figure 11C
9. Remove the oil pump chain, driven and drive sprockets as one assembly (Figure 12C).

Spread the snap ring to remove sprocket (Figure 13C).
IMPORTANT: The drive sprocket has a specific top and bottom. Keep the sprockets
and chain together after removed.
Drive sprocket
Driven sprocket
Oil pump chain
Figure 12C
Snap ring
Figure 13C
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Thrust washer
10. Remove the following:
a. “Pump cover” (dummy cover) thrust
washer (Figure 14C).

This thrust washer will be reused.
Dummy cover
Figure 14C
Snap ring
b. Oil pump snap ring (Figure 15C).
Figure 15C
c. Oil pump bracket (Figure 16C).

Oil pump
bracket
Retained by two bolts.
Figure 16C
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11. Remove the three bolts from baffle plate
B, and then remove baffle plate B
(Figure 17C).
Baffle
plate B
Figure 17C
12. Remove the two bolts from baffle plate C,
and then remove baffle plate C
(Figure 18C).
Baffle
plate C
13. Remove the five dummy cover bolts, and
then remove the dummy cover. See
Figure 19C.
NOTE: These bolts will be reused.
IMPORTANT:
Figure 18C

Lift the dummy cover from sides ONLY. Do NOT lift from the input shaft (Figure
19C). This can lift the clutch pack out.

Do NOT remove the lathe cut seals (white seals in Figure 20C) from the dummy
cover. These seals will be reused.

Lathe cut seals must be in correct positions during final assembly to prevent
drivability issues.
Dummy
cover
Do not lift here
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
Dummy
cover
Figure 19C
Figure 20C
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14. Remove the thrust bearing from the
clutch assembly bore (Figure 21C).
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
NOTE: Take care removing the thrust
bearing so that the lathe cut seals are not
knocked out of their grooves.
IMPORTANT:
 The thrust bearing has two different
sides. As the thrust bearing is
removed, note the thrust bearing
orientation so that the new bearing
can be installed in the same
orientation.

Thrust bearing
Secondary
speed sensor
Figure 21C
This bearing will not be re-used.
15. Wipe any metallic debris from the face of
the secondary speed sensor
(Figure 21C).
Oil pan gasket
surface
Top of
CVT
16. Remove the oil pump as follows:
a. Remove the fitting bolt located above
the left rear corner of the oil pan
gasket surface (Figure 22C).
Fitting bolt
Figure 22C
b. Remove the three oil pump Allenhead bolts, and remove the oil pump
(Figure 23C).
NOTE:
o Do NOT discard the Allen-head
bolts. Bolts will be re-used.
o New oil pump will be installed
at later steps.
Figure 23C
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17. Remove CVT fluid filter as follows:
a. Remove the 4 bolts and then remove
the CVT fluid filter cover (Figure 24C).
NOTE: Bolts will be reused.
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 24C
b. Remove the CVT fluid filter with
grommet seal and O-ring seal
(Figure 25C).
Fluid filter

Discard the oil filter and seal. They
will be replaced.

Grommet is fitted to the bottom
end of the filter and is included
with replacement filter
(Figure 26C).
O-ring seal
Figure 25C
Grommet
Figure 26C
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Clean the CVT case surfaces
1. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case and Torque Converter Housing.

A plastic scraper can be used.
CAUTION:
 DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.

Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.

Make sure brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.

Avoid debris entering into the inside of the CVT.

Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving
holes (Figure 1C).
2. Clean the dowel pins and dowel pin receiving holes of any rust or debris (Figure 1D).
NOTE: Use small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of dowel pin holes. DO
NOT SCRAPE CVT CASE mating surfaces.
Clean dowel pin
receiving holes
Dowel pin
Figure 1D
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Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter Area
In the following steps:

Brake spray or a suitable cleaning solvent and compressed air will be used to clean
out oil passages in the CVT assembly.
 Make sure the brake spray or solvents are compatible with local regulations.
WARNING: Wear eye / face protection when using compressed air and cleaning
fluids.
CAUTION: Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 75 PSI.
1. Clean the area where the CVT fluid filter
fits (Figure 2D).

Clean within
this area
Make sure the old filter grommet seal
is removed.
2. Clean the fluid passages to and from the
filter (Figure 2D).
Fluid
passages
Figure 2D
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3. Spray brake clean in all oil passages of the CVT case where shown in Figure 3D and
Figure 4D.

Do not spray brake clean into the clutch pack.
4. Apply compressed air in the same passages.
NOTE: Do not stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.
Figure 3D
Apply cleaner, and then
75 PSI maximum air
pressure in these
passages.
Air pressure comes
out these passages.
Figure 4D
5. Temporarily install fluid filter cover.
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New Oil Pump Installation
1. Install the new oil pump using three
original Allen-head bolts (Figure 1E).
NOTE:

Finger tighten the Allen-head bolts at
this time.

Oil Pump kit includes new pump,
O-ring and snap ring.
Figure 1E
Fitting bolt
2. Place new O-ring on the fitting bolt, and
coat with CVT fluid (Figure 2E).
O-ring
Figure 2E
3. Install the fitting bolt finger tight
(Figure 3E).
Fitting
bolt
Figure 3E
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4. Torque the three Allen head bolts and fitting bolt.

Allen head bolt torque: 17.6 – 20.6 N•m (1.79 – 2.1 kg-m, 13.0 – 15.2 ft-lb)

Fitting bolt torque: 26.0 – 30.0 N•m (2.65 – 3.06 kg-m, 19.2 – 22.1 ft-lb)
5. Install the new snap ring (Figure 4E).
Snap ring
Figure 4E
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Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt (sub-assembly)
Review video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement” and fast forward to minute
marker 3:14. This video is located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab
in Virtual Academy.
1. Temporarily install the dummy cover with
3 bolts, finger tight (Figure 1F).
IMPORTANT:

Do not install the thrust bearing to
the clutch assembly bore at this
time.

If cover does not seat flush see
trouble shooting The Dummy
Cover Will Not Sit Flush on
page 78.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 1F
2. Temporarily install the converter housing
onto the CVT case with three bolts finger
tight (Figure 2F).
IMPORTANT: When fitting the CVT case
surfaces, DO NOT use the bolts to draw
in the case halves. Make sure the case
surfaces are flush, and have no gaps
prior to installing the bolts.
Bolts
Converter housing
Figure 2F
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3. Flip the CVT case so that the converter
housing faces down and side-cover faces
up.

Lifting fixtures J-51595 and J-51909-1
can be used for this step.

See step 5 and step 6 on page 34 for
lifting fixture information.
CAUTION:
 Do not hit the manual shaft (Figure
3F) while flipping the CVT; the manual
shaft is longer than the oil pan mating
surface. Use a plastic / wooden block
to support as needed.

Manual shaft
Figure 3F
Note the location of the terminal
connector harness. Do not pinch the
terminal connector harness between
the CVT case and work bench or
supporting blocks.
4. Rotate the primary pulley by hand to
check the pulleys rotational
characteristics.
IMPORTANT: Remember the pulley’s
rotational characteristics. This will be
used as a reference after the new side
cover-pulleys and belt sub-assembly
(sub-assembly) have been installed.
Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
Figure 4F
WARNING: Do not place fingers between
the pulley and the CVT case.
Do not place fingers
under pulley
Figure 5F
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5. Attach Lifting Fixture J-51909 (Figure 7F)
with eyelet from J-51595 (Figure 8F) to
the side cover at point shown in Figure
6F.

Lifting Fixture bolt torque (Max.):
45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
Attach here
CAUTION: Do not cross thread bolts
when attaching to side cover.

Eyelet bolt torque: Hand tight.
Figure 6F
6. Attach the Lifting Fixture to an
appropriate lifting device.

Figure 7F shown with Lifting Fixture
attached to side cover
(Tool #: J-51909).
Lifting Fixture #: J-51909
Figure 7F
Eyelet

Figure 8F shows a Lifting Fixture that
can be used to turn the CVT from one
side to the other. This Lifting Fixture
attaches to the top of the CVT
(Tool #: J-51595).
Lifting Fixture #: J-51595
Figure 8F
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7. Remove the nineteen (19) side cover
fixing bolts (Figure 9F).

These bolts will be replaced with new
ones and will not be reused.
Figure 9F
8. Install the two alignment Guide Pins
(J-51959 - Guide Pins) as shown in
Figure 10F and Figure 11F.
NOTE:
 The Guide Pins should be located on
opposite sides of the sub-assembly.

Guide Pins should be placed as far
apart as possible.

Guide Pins must be placed next to
dowel pins (Figure 11F).
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Figure 10F
Guide Pin
Dowel Pin
Figure 11F
9. Raise the Lifting Fixture so that the CVT assembly weight is mostly supported by the
Lifting Fixture and just slightly raised off of the work surface (using Tool #: J-51909).
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10. Loosen the side cover with a slide hammer at the three points (tool location marks)
shown in Figure 12F.

Rotate between the 3 locations on the side cover until the CVT case separates from
the sub-assembly; this can take more than one rotation to loosen sealant.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover from
the CVT case.
NOTE: Apply rust penetrant to the two dowel pins as needed.
Tool location
marks
Dowel
pin
Dowel
pin
Figure 12F
11. Raise the Lifting Fixture to remove the
“side cover with pulleys and belt subassembly” (sub-assembly) from the CVT
case (Figure 13F).
CAUTION: Make sure the primary speed
sensor is removed from the subassembly.

Speed sensor will be reused.

DO NOT discard speed sensor.

This sub-assembly will not be
reused.
Sub-assembly
CVT case
Figure 13F
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12. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case (Figure 14F) that the subassembly was just separated from (a plastic scraper can be used).

Confirm that dowel pins have remained in the CVT case. If not, remove them from
the sub-assembly and relocate back to the CVT case.
CAUTION:
 DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
 Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
 Make sure brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations
 Avoid debris entering into the inside of the CVT.
 Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving
holes.
13. Replace the O-ring on the CVT case side with a new one; discard original O-ring
(Figure 15F).

Coat the O-ring with CVT fluid before installing.
Mating surfaces
O-ring
Figure 14F
Figure 15F
14. Remove the thrust bearing from the
planetary carrier plate (Figure 16F).

Thrust bearing will be re-used.
DO NOT discard.
CAUTION: If not found on the
planetary carrier plate, the thrust
bearing may still be attached to the
primary pulley.
Thrust bearing
Figure 16F
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15. Rotate the shift select lever counter
clockwise to the “L” range position
(Figure 17F), so that the park pawl is at
its lowest position (Figure 18F).
Shift select lever
Figure 17F
Park pawl
Figure 18F
Lifting Fixture
16. Attach the Lifting Fixture to the new subassembly.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread side
cover holes when installing the Lifting
Fixture. Always start bolts by hand.
Sub-assembly
Figure 19F
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17. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm diameter bead of sealant along the center of the CVT
case side mating surface (Figure 20F).
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 case assembly, remove the
sealant completely and re-start from step 17.
Figure 20F
IMPORTANT: If the Guide Pins were removed to clean the case surfaces, reinstall them
now.
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18. Install the original thrust bearing on the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly part
(Figure 21F).
IMPORTANT: The thrust bearing surface must lay flush with the primary pulley. Any
additional height will affect the total end play that is measured later in this procedure.
CAUTION: The thrust bearing has two sides. Reference Figure 21F for bearing
orientation.

Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing to
hold it in place on the primary pulley.
Primary pulley
Thrust bearing
Thrust bearing; must sit
flush with primary pulley
surface.
Figure 21F
19. Coat the primary pulley bearing, secondary pulley gear teeth and the secondary bearing
with CVT fluid prior to installation (Figure 22F).
CAUTION: Do NOT drip any CVT fluid onto the sealant.
The following Figures are for reference only and may or may not have the sealant in place,
or have the old sealant removed. Clean the surfaces and apply sealant when and where
instructed.
Coat these
surfaces with
CVT fluid
Figure 22F
20. Route the Guide Pins into the appropriate CVT holes one at a time (the Guide Pins are
different lengths).
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IMPORTANT:
Before continuing, it is recommended that you review and understand the instructions on
pages 41 to 47.
The sub-assembly will lower into the CVT case without applying extra vertical force.
IF THE SUB-ASSEMBLY DOES NOT LOWER COMPLETELY,
INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
! PHYSICAL
Key Technique: Raise to remove weight on interference, adjust as necessary, and
then lower again.
Use the “visual gap size” below (Figures 23F and 24F), between the sub-assembly and the
CVT case, to determine the cause of interference.
44 mm - Page 42
38 mm - Page 43
CASE GAP = ?
19 mm - Page 44
6 mm Page 45
Figure 23F
Case gap
Figure 24F
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21. Carefully lower the Lifting Fixture to install the sub-assembly into the CVT case as
follows:

While visually looking down into the bore (Figure 26F) to confirm that the output gear
is clearing the CVT case bearing bore,
a. Level the sub-assembly by placing hands on top to guide it into the CVT case.
b. Lower the sub-assembly until a gap of 38 mm (1.5 inches) is present to the CVT
case (Figure 29F on page 43) and then proceed to step 22.
 If the sub-assembly will not lower any farther than 44 mm (1.75 inches) the
output gear has not cleared the bearing bore (Figure 25F).
Sub-assembly will not lower past 44 mm (1.75 inches)?

Interference is present between the output gear and bearing bore.
Sub-assembly
44 mm (1.75
inches) gap
CVT case
Output gear
Bearing bore
Output gear
Figure 25F
Bearing bore
Figure 26F
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CAUTION: In the following steps 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-start from step 17 on page 39.
22. Align the parking rod with the parking pawl as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 22 while the sub-assembly has a 38 mm gap (1.5 inches)
to the CVT case (Figure 29F).
c. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park rod
to the highest position.
d. Use a magnet, or similar tool, to align the park rod in the CVT case (
28F) with the opening in the parking pawl (
in Figure
in Figure 27F) in the side cover.
NOTE: If the parking rod is not located correctly it will keep the case from lowering.
The following Figures are for reference only.
Side cover
Parking pawl
Parking rod
Pocket
magnet
Figure 27F
CVT case
Figure 28F
Sub-assembly
38 mm (1.5
inches) gap
CVT case
Figure 29F
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23. Continue to slowly lower the sub-assembly into the CVT case.

If the primary and the secondary pulley bearings do not align properly with their
bores (Figure 30F) or are at an angle, a gap of 19 mm (0.75 inches) may be
present.
 As needed, level the sub-assembly as it is lowered into the CVT case to help the
primary and the secondary pulley bearings align in their bores.
 MINOR LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS with limited weight on the sub-assembly will
help the installation. Vertical force is not needed.
 Once the sub-assembly is LEVEL the primary and the secondary pulley bearings
will smoothly align while lowering.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 19 mm (0.75 inches)?

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly.
b. Level the sub-assembly (visually check the gap between case and sub-assembly
side cover and confirm that it is even all around).
c. Gently lower the sub-assembly.
d. Gently shake the sub-assembly horizontally, lower, raise and repeat as needed
to help align.
e. Lower to clear dowel pins to 6 mm (0.25 inches).
Sub-assembly
Primary
pulley bearing
19 mm (0.75
inches) gap
Secondary
pulley bearing
Bearing bore
CVT Case
Bearing bore
Figure 30F
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps the case halves must sit flush against each other
without a gap before installing the bolts. The bolts CANNOT be used to draw the cases
together. DO NOT APPLY VERTICAL FORCE.
24. Once the dowel pins are cleared, ease the sub-assembly down onto the CVT case until
the case halves are flush.

Confirm the dowel pins are clean and aligned and are not catching on the subassembly case cover.
WARNING: Be careful not to get fingers caught between the CVT case and subassembly when seating.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 6 mm (0.25 inches)?
If the sub-assembly will not lower past 6 mm (0.25 inches), the primary pulley splines are
not aligned.

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly so the weight is not completely on the primary
pulley splines.
b. Slightly rotate the primary pulley through the bottom of the CVT and then lower
the sub-assembly.
c. Repeat as needed.
Sub-assembly
Primary pulley
6 mm (0.25
inches) gap
Belt
element
CVT
case
Primary pulley
splines
Touch side of primary
pulley to align splines
Planetary
carrier splines
Do not place fingers
below primary pulley
Figure 31F
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Rotate the shift select lever
25. Confirm the parking rod operation as
follows:
a. Rotate the shift select lever counter
clockwise and confirm that all detents
for each of the P-R-N-D-L are felt.
b. Rotate the lever clockwise to return
the rod back to the P position.
c. Are all of the detents felt?
 YES: Proceed to step 26.
 NO: If the lever does not rotate or
if all detents are not felt:
Figure 32F
1) Raise the sub-assembly and remove all sealant.
2) Restart from step 17 on page 39.
26. Remove the guide pins.
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27. Install the new side cover bolts for sub-assembly to the CVT case (Figure 33F).

Torque the first eight (8) bolts marked as
in the sequence numbered in Figure
33F below, and then torque the rest of the bolts in a clockwise manner.
 Bolt torque: 45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 19 pieces.
8
4
2
6
Torque un-numbered
bolts in clockwise pattern
3
1
5
7
Figure 33F
28. Confirm the rotational smoothness of the primary pulley as follows:
a. With clean hand, access the primary pulley from the bottom of the CVT to rotate.
b. Rotate the primary pulley by hand and confirm that the characteristic is the same as
previously checked at step 4 (page 33), prior to removing the original sub-assembly.
c. Is the rotational characteristic worse than before the sub-assembly was replaced?

NO: The rotational characteristic is the same or better; proceed to step 29.

YES:
1) Remove the sub-assembly from the CVT case.
2) Wipe and clean the sealant completely from both the CVT case rim and
side cover rim.
 Refer to step 7 – 12 and 14 – 16 of “Replace Side Cover – Pulleys
and Belt”.
3) Restart sub-assembly installation from Step 17 of “Replace Side Cover
– Pulleys and Belt” on Page 39.
4) Return to step 28 and recheck rotational characteristic.
29. Remove the Lifting Fixture.
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J-52281
30. Install the CVT case side axle seal
(Figure 34F).

Use Seal Installer J-52281 and Driver
Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to the
seal lip surfaces.
J-8092
CVT
case
Figure 34F
31. Place the CVT on the work bench with
the side cover facing down on the bench.
32. Remove the converter housing which
was temporarily installed with three bolts.
Bolts
Converter housing
Figure 35F
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Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
IMPORTANT: The clutch total endplay (Figure 1G) must always be adjusted between the
clutch drum and the dummy cover when a new sub-assembly is installed and is adjusted
with thrust bearing thickness.
There are eight (8) thicknesses of thrust bearing available for total endplay adjustment.

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement”
and fast forward to minute marker 13:22. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
Dummy
cover
CVT case
Total
endplay
Clutch
drum
Thrust
bearing
Figure 1G
1. Clean and then zero the Digital Depth Gauge (part #: J-50272).

Set Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
2. Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
3. Confirm the mating surfaces of the CVT case are clean.
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4. Calculate the average (D) clutch
assembly bore depth (Figure 2G) as
follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.
Figure 2G
Clutch assembly
bore
a. Position the Gauge Block over the
clutch assembly bore on the surface
where the dummy cover seats
(Figure 3G).
IMPORTANT: This surface is lower
than the CVT case to torque converter
housing surface.
Gauge Block
Figure 3G
NOTE: The clutch assembly should
sit 2-3 mm lower than the dummy
cover seat (Figure 4G).
Dummy
cover seat
Dummy
cover seat
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not sitting
on the clutch assembly or against the
input shaft.
NOTE: If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover surface,
see trouble shooting The Dummy
Cover Will Not Sit Flush on page 78.
Clutch assembly
Figure 4G
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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the
Depth Gauge
Gauge Block (Figure 5G).
Datum level
NOTE: Make sure the Depth Gauge’s
datum level is flush with the top of the
Gauge Block.
d. Carefully slide the gauge down until it
bottoms out on the bottom of the
clutch assembly bore. Write this
measurement as D1 (use millimeters).
Clutch assembly
bore
NOTE: Do not measure from the
clutch assembly bore shown in red
(Figure 6G).
Gauge Block
Figure 5G
Do not measure
from this raised step
(highlighted in red).
Measure here; D2
Measure here; D1
Figure 6G
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the clutch
assembly bore and write it as D2.
f.
Using the formula below, calculate the average and write down the calculated value
as D.
D =
(D1 + D2)
-------------2
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
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5. Measure the average (H) dummy cover
Clean surfaces
height (Figure 8G) as follows:
Clean here
a. Clean the dummy cover surfaces that
contact the CVT case and thrust
bearing (Figure 7G).
CAUTION: Use brake spray (or
equivalent) and lint-free towel only.
Make sure the brake spray or
solvents used are compatible with
local regulations.
b. Place the dummy cover upside down
Clean here
on a work bench, and place the
Gauge Block onto the thrust bearing
surface (Figure 8G).
Figure 7G
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover (Figure 8G).
NOTE: Make sure the Depth Gauge’s datum level is flush with the top of the Gauge
Block.
d. Carefully slide the Depth Gauge down until it contacts the dummy cover surface that
mates with the CVT case. Write this measurement as H1 (use millimeters).
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side of the dummy cover and it write as
H2 (Figure 8G).
Gauge Block
Figure 8G
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as H.
(H1 + H2)(H1 + H2)
H=
H = --------------Write the measurement for “H” here _____ mm
2
6. Choose the thrust bearing to adjust Clutch Total Endplay (A) as follows:
a. Calculate A (Total Endplay):
Total Endplay A = D – H (This will be the thrust bearing thickness).
 Fill in the measurements below for “D” and “H” from pages 51 and 52 to calculate
for “A”.
D measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ mm
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b. Choose the appropriate bearing from the table below, based on A (eight different
thicknesses of thrust bearings are available).
Example: If A = 4.3 mm, it falls between the lower and upper clearances for bearing
thickness 3.93 mm.
 Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for Thrust Bearing part numbers by thickness.
c. Measure and confirm that the selected thrust bearing is the correct thickness before
installing (Figure 9G).
d. Circle the thrust bearing part number that was selected in Table A.
Table A
PART #: 314071XZOB
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
A=D-H
BEARING
CLEARANCE (A) THICKNESS
3.87 - 4.07 MM
4.08 - 4.23 mm
4.24 - 4.43 mm
4.44 - 4.58 mm
4.59 - 4.78 mm
4.79 - 4.94 mm
4.95 - 5.09 mm
5.10 - 5.29 mm
3.57
3.75
3.93
4.1
4.28
4.46
4.61
4.79
Figure 9G
7. Install the thrust bearing flush to the clutch assembly bore as shown in Figure 10G.
 Install thrust bearing in the area shown in green so that it centered by the four tabs.
CAUTION: The thrust bearing has two sides. See image below for appropriate
orientation.
Four Alignment
tabs.
(One not shown).
Silver surface
faces UP
Black surface
faces DOWN
Thrust bearing
This gap should
face down
Correct installation
Incorrect installation
Figure 10G
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Clean the Converter Housing Passages
IMPORTANT: Remove as much of the CVT and cleaning fluids as possible, and clean the
related parts in the following steps.
1. Remove the baffle plate and lubrication
tube as follows:
Baffle plate
and bolts
a. Remove the three bolts, and then
remove the baffle plate from the
converter housing (Figure 1H).
Figure 1H
Lubrication
tube,
tube
bracket,
and
and
bracket
bolt
b. Remove the bolt and then remove the
lubrication tube and its bracket
(Figure 2H).
Figure 2H
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2. Clean the oil passages of the converter housing, lubrication tube and dummy cover with
brake spray (or equivalent) where shown in Figures 3H and 4H below.
NOTE: Do not stand in front of the passages shown while using compressed air.
Air pressure
comes out these
passages
Apply cleaner,
and then 75 PSI
air pressure to
these passages
Apply cleaner, and
then 75 PSI air
pressure to this
passage
Figure 3H
Air pressure
comes out here
Apply 75 PSI
maximum air pressure
in these passages
Figure 4H
3. Install the lubrication tube and bracket, and then the baffle plate with three bolts
(Figure 5H).
Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6kg-m, 52 in-lb.)
Baffle plate
and bolts
Lubrication
tube and
bracket
Figure 5H
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CVT Reassembly
1. Install a new torque converter seal with
Seal Installer J-50818 (Figure 1I).

Place the torque converter housing
flat during installation.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to the
seal lip surfaces.

The torque converter housing seal will
be 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) below the
bore’s surface when the seal installer
bottoms out.
J-50818
Figure 1I
J-52282
2. Install the torque converter housing side
axle seal (Figure 2I).

Use Seal Installer J-52282 and Driver
Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to the
seal lip surfaces.
J-8092
Converter
housing
Figure 2I
3. Apply petroleum jelly or equivalent to the
dummy cover’s lathe cut seals (Figure
3I) before installing the dummy cover to
the CVT case.
IMPORTANT:
 Confirm that the lathe cut seals (white
seals) are in their appropriate slots.
Carefully reposition seals as
necessary.

Lathe cut seals must be in correct
positions during final assembly to
prevent drivability issues.
This area must
remain clear
Figure 3I
Dummy cover lathe cut
seals (white seals)
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4. Confirm that the input shaft’s lathe cut
seals are in the correct locations.
Input shaft
Input shaft lathe cut seals
(white seals) correctly
located in slots
IMPORTANT:
 Lathe cut seals (white seals) must be
in their appropriate slots. Carefully
This area must
reposition seals as necessary.
remain clear

Lathe cut seals must be in correct
positions during final assembly to
prevent drivability issues.
Figure 4I
5. Install the dummy cover first, then baffle
plate C, and then the related bolts finger
tight (Figure 5I).
IMPORTANT: Visually check that the
dummy cover is fully seated on the CVT
case. If it is not, refer to Trouble
Shooting pages 78 – 79.



Do not force the dummy cover into
place.
Make sure the dummy cover is fully
seated before installing the bolts.
Do not torque these bolts at this time.
6. Install baffle plate B and “L” bracket with
the related bolts finger tight (Figure 6I).
Dummy
cover, baffle
plate C, and
bolts
Figure 5I
Baffle plate B
and bolts
7. Torque the bolts from step 5 and 6 in the
following order:
a. Baffle plate B bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kgm, 52.2 in-lb.)
b. “L” bracket bolts: 25.5 N-m (2.6 kg-m,
19 ft- lb). Torque 11 and then 22 .
2
1
“L” bracket
and bolts
c. Dummy cover and baffle plate C bolts
torque: 19.0 N•m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb.)
Figure 6I
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Thrust washer
8. Install the thrust washer onto the dummy
cover (Figure 7I).

Use petroleum jelly or equivalent to
hold the thrust washer in place.

Make sure the tabs fit into the holes.
Tabs
Figure 7I
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Drive sprocket
Chain
Driven sprocket
9. Install the drive sprocket, driven sprocket,
and chain as an assembly (Figure 8I).

Make sure the raised edge (wider
edge) on the drive sprocket is facing
up (Figure 9I).
Figure 8I
Raised
edge
Figure 9I
a. Expand the snap ring with a suitable
tool, and then push down on the
driven sprocket until it bottoms out
(Figure 10I).
Snap ring
ends
Driven
sprocket
b. Release the snap ring and then pull
up on the driven sprocket until the
snap ring locks into its groove.
NOTE: A click sound is heard when
the snap ring locks in place.
Figure 10I
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10. Install baffle plate A with two nuts (Figure
11I).

First baffle
plate nuts
Nut torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52.2
in-lb.)
Figure 11I
11. Install a new O-ring on the input shaft
(Figure 12I).

O-ring
Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring and Oring groove before installing.
Figure 12I
12. Install the differential assembly and the reduction gear assembly into the CVT case
(Figure 13I).

Thoroughly clean each assembly before installing.

Oil the bearings and gear teeth with CVT fluid before installing.
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 13I
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13. Install the CVT fluid filter and components (Figure 14I).

Install a new filter with grommet (one part).

Install a new O-ring.

Confirm that all components and areas where components fit are thoroughly clean.

Apply CVT fluid to the grommet seal and O-ring before installing.

Install the filter cover.
 Bolt torque 4.2 N•m (0.43 kg-m, 37.2 in-lb.)
Fluid filter
O-ring seal
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 14I
14. Confirm the pin (Figure 15I) is located in
the CVT case prior to installation of the
converter housing.
Pin
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent to keep it in place if
necessary.
Figure 15I
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15. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm (0.8 inches) diameter bead (Figure 16I) of pink colored
Loctite 5460 Sealant (see the Parts Information section of this bulletin).

Before sealant application, make sure the mating surfaces are clean from oil, dirt,
old sealant, etc. (Figure 16I).
IMPORTANT: Have the converter housing ready for installation prior to applying the
sealant.
NOTE:
 Start applying sealant where shown, making sure that the starting point and the
ending point are about the middle between the bolt holes.
 Overlap both ends of the bead by 3-5 mm (0.12-0.20 inches).
 Make sure to apply sealant around the center bolt hole.
Also apply sealant
around this bolt hole
Figure 16I
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16. Install the converter housing onto the CVT case (see Figure 17I for torque sequence):

Install new bolts (23).
a. Torque the first six (6) bolts with symbol
b. Torque the remaining bolts with symbol
in numbered sequence (see below).
in numbered sequence (see below).
 Use a short socket on the bolts indicated by this symbol:
 All bolts are 30 mm (1.2 inches) in length.
 Bolts torque: 45.0 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33.2 ft-lb.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure to torque the bolts in the sequence shown
(Figure 17I).
Figure 17I
17. Clean off the excess sealant.
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Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation
IMPORTANT:

Installation steps in this bulletin may contain different style parts than what were
originally installed in the CVT. Pay careful attention, REASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE
IDENTICAL TO DISASSEMBLY.

Confirm that the QR label, control valve and CD part numbers all match before
installing the control valve (refer to NTB12-103).

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement” and
fast forward to minute marker 20:09. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
CAUTION: Handle the valve body carefully.
NOTE: If an oil strainer bracket was
removed, discard it. An oil strainer
bracket (Figure 1J) will not be used with
the new oil strainer.
Oil strainer
bracket
Figure 1J
1. Install a new lip seal (Figure 2J).

Do NOT reuse the old lip seal.

Apply a small amount of petroleum
jelly or equivalent to the lip seal to
keep it in place on the CVT.
Lip seal
Figure 2J
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25 mm bolts
2. Install the Control Valve with eleven (11)
mounting bolts (Figure 3J).
IMPORTANT: Leave four (4)
holes blank at this step.
bolt
CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness
does not get pinched (see Figures 4J and
5J for correct routing).

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
7 pieces

44 mm (1.73 inches) long bolt
2 pieces

25 mm long (1 inch) long bolt
2 pieces
44 mm bolts
;
;
Figure 3J
;
CAUTION: The two 25 mm bolts are
installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)
Correctly routed
Incorrectly routed
Figure 4J
Figure 5J
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3. Replace the metal bracket of the fluid temperature sensor as follows:
NOTE: The new bracket will be oriented the same way the old bracket was.
a. Cut the old plastic zip tie with an appropriate tool to remove the fluid temperature
sensor’s metal bracket from the terminal harness assembly (Figure 6J and Figure
7J).
CAUTION: Cut the plastic zip tie over the metal bracket to avoid damage to the fluid
temperature sensor.
b. Discard the removed metal bracket and plastic zip tie.
c. Use the new plastic zip tie from the Parts Information to attach the fluid temperature
sensor of the terminal connector harness to the fluid temperature sensor’s new
metal bracket.
IMPORTANT:
 Locate the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the fluid
temperature sensor (Figure 7J).

Tighten the plastic zip tie so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 6J.
d. Cut off the plastic zip tie excess.
Fluid temperature
sensor
Fluid temperature
sensor
Plastic zip tie
located at corner
Figure 6J
Fluid temperature
Temperatur
sensor’s
e sensor
metal
b k t
bracket
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Plastic zip tie
in center notch
Figure 7J
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4. Connect the electrical harness connector
(Figure 8J).
Harness
connector
Figure 8J
5. Install the CVT fluid temperature sensor
bracket to the valve body with one (1)
bolt (Figure 9J).
NOTE: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank as it
will be used to secure the oil strainer at a
later step.

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt.

Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70
in-lb.)
1 bolt
Figure 9J
6. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts
(Figure 10J).
NOTE: Replacement strainer maybe a
different shape than the original.

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
2 pieces.

Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70
in-lb.)
54 mm
bolts
;
Figure 10J
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7. Install the manual plate, lock washer, and
nut (Figure 11J).
Manual plate
NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.
Lock washer


Reuse the existing manual plate, lock
washer, and nut.
Slot and manual
plate end
Nut
Nut torque: 22.1 N•m (2.3 kg-m,
16 ft-lb.)
Manual valve
8. Clean the original oil pan and magnets
with a suitable cleaner. Visible debris
should not be present at re-assembly.
Figure 11J
9. Reassemble the original magnets to the
pan.
NOTE: Return the magnets to their
original locations.
10. Install a new oil pan gasket to the pan.
11. Install the oil pan bolts (see Figure 12J).

Reuse the existing pan bolts.

Oil pan bolts torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81
kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 12J
12. Install a new drain washer to the drain plug on the oil pan.
13. Install the primary speed sensor to the CVT assembly.
IMPORTANT: Install a new O-ring to the speed sensor before installation. DO NOT
reuse the old O-ring.

Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)
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14. Install the torque converter to the CVT assembly.

Verify the torque converter is installed at the proper depth (see Figure 13J).
 A = 14.4 mm
Converter housing
Measure here
Converter front
A
Straight edge
laid on mating
surface of
converter housing
Figure 13J
15. Attach the QR label (Figure 14J) with the new calibration data onto the transmission
range switch (inhibitor switch Figure 15J).

A QR Label and CD-R are included with the new valve body.

Confirm that the QR label and the CD-R part numbers are the same (Figure 14J).
CD-R
Inhibitor
switch
QR Label
QR Label
Figure 14J
Figure 15J
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Install the CVT Assembly
1. Install the CVT assembly in the vehicle.

Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT installation.
2. Flush the CVT cooler.
IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required. Refer to bulletin NTB15-013 to perform
CVT Cooler flush.
3. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
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.
5. IMPORTANT: Perform the following additional services:
a. Install Write IP Characteristics to the TCM.
b. Perform Clutch Point Learn.
c. Perform Select Learn.

Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10D / BASIC INSPECTION,
and perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.
6. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
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TCM Reprogramming
NOTE:

Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) are
displayed on the CONSULT PC screen.

If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the "CONSULT- III plus Reprogramming" general procedure.
CAUTION:

Connect the GR8 to the vehicle battery, set to “power supply” mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.

Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.

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.

Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.)
within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are
within range of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming, reprogramming may
be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.
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1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
2. Start C-III plus.
3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step 3:
plus VI is
recognized
Step
4
Figure 1K
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 2K on the next page.
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6. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 2K, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.
A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).
6A: Current TCM P/N
TRANSMISSION
31036 -
Figure 2K
B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table B below.

If there is a match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed.
Table B
MODEL
Altima
(4-cyl engine only)
MODEL
YEAR
CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER BEFORE
REPROGRAMMING: 31036 -
2015
9HM0A, 9HM0C, 9HM0D, 9HM0E
2016-2017
Not Applicable
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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.
NOTE:

In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
 If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 3K displays.
 Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX”.

If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is no
reprogramming available for this vehicle.
TRANSMISSION
Figure 3K
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8. When the screen in Figure 4K displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4K does not display (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.
Step
10
Figure 4K
NOTE:

In the next step (page 77) you will perform Erase All DTCs.

DTC erase is required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.
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TCM Recovery:
Do not disconnect plus VI or shut down C-III plus if reprogramming does not
complete.
If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” icon displays as shown in
Figure 5K:

Check battery voltage
(12.0–15.5 V).

Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

External Bluetooth® devices
are OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select retry and follow the
on screen instructions.

“Retry” may not go through
on first attempt and can be
selected more than once.
Figure 5K
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6K:

Check battery voltage
(12.0 – 15.5 V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in.

Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

Transmission is in Park.

All C-III plus / VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are
installed.

Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.
Figure 6K
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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase All DTCs.
12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7K will
display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7K) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.
31036 - _ _ _ _ _
Step
13
31036 - _ _ _ _ _
TRANSMISSION
Step
14
Step
15
Figure 7K
16. Return C-III plus to the Home screen.
17. Turn OFF C-III plus and the vehicle ignition.
18. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.

Vehicle repair is now complete.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Dummy Cover Will Not Sit Flush
Clutch pack
seated correctly
If the dummy cover does not sit flush, the
clutch pack may not be fully seated.

Figure 1L shows clutch pack fully
seated.

Clutch pack is not fully seated if it is
not below the surface that the dummy
cover bolts to.

Use instructions below to fully seat
clutch pack.
Surface dummy
cover seats on
NOTE: Always handle the clutch pack by
the input shaft.
Figure 1L
Dummy cover
1. Remove the dummy cover.
Figure 2L
Clutch pack
2. Pull up the clutch pack by the input shaft
to remove the entire clutch pack.

Make sure the O-ring is not installed
at this time, or it could be damaged
during reassembly.
Input shaft
Figure 3L
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Clutch pack
Clutch pack layers
3. Gently using an appropriate tool align the
layers of the clutch pack.

Bottom of the clutch pack shown in
Figure 4L.
Appropriate
tool
Align layers
Figure 4L
4. Re-insert the entire clutch pack while
holding the input shaft.
5. Gently jiggle the input shaft until the
clutch pack seats below case lip.
Input shaft
6. If the clutch pack does not seat, rotate
back and forth from the input shaft and
jiggle.
7. If the clutch pack still does not seat,
repeat from step 2.
Clutch pack
Figure 5L
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PARTS INFORMATION
The following part kits are only to be used if the Sub-assembly is being replaced.
DESCRIPTION
KIT-PULLEY
PART #
31214-28X9E
QUANTITY
1
VALVE ASSY KIT-CONTROL (Valve body)
31705-28X9B
1
Valve Assy Kit-Control includes:
VALVE ASSEMBLY-CONTROL (5)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
GSKT-OIL PAN
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
Seal, O-Ring (fluid filler plug gasket)
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
Loctite 5460 Sealant (1) (3)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)
1
1
1
1
1
1
11026-JA00A
1
999MP-LT5460P
(2)
999MP-NS300P As needed
OR
If just a Control Valve is being replaced, use the following parts.
DESCRIPTION
VALVE ASSY KIT-CONTROL (Valve body)
PART #
31705-28X9B
Valve Assy Kit-Control includes:
VALVE ASSEMBLY-CONTROL (5)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
GSKT-OIL PAN
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
Seal, O-Ring (fluid filler plug gasket)
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)
QUANTITY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11026-JA00A
999MP-NS300P
1
As needed
(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 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 must be used. For customer pay repairs,
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid or an equivalent is recommended.
(5) Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
NOTE: See parts check-off list on page 82.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
IF DTC P17F0 is stored and Sub-Assembly is replaced
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG
FRT
JD01AA
JD023A
CVT R&R
Replace CVT Sub-assembly, P17F0
(includes control valve R&I)
(1)
Reprogram TCM (for MY15 only)
JX50AA
(2)
ZE
32
JE99AA
3.7
(2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Belt and Pulley Assembly
Part Number 31214-28X9E as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
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.
EXPENSE CODE
EXPENSE CODE
008
DESCRIPTION
5460 Sealant
MAX AMOUNT
$12.46
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Claims Information continued on the next page.
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OR
If DTC P17F1 or P0776 is stored and Sub-Assembly is replaced (belt inspection
shows signs of belt slip, NG)
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
JD01AA
JD023A
CVT R&R
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = NG
(Includes control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
Reprogram TCM (for MY15 only)
(1)
JX36AA
JX45AA
JE99AA
(2)
ZE
32
2.2
2.9
(2)
(1) Reference the electronic Parts Catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the applicable Belt
and Pulley Assembly Part Number 31214-28X9E as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
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.
EXPENSE CODE
EXPENSE CODE
008
DESCRIPTION
5460 Sealant
MAX AMOUNT
$12.46
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OR
If DTC P17F1 is stored and Control Valve is replaced (chain inspection shows no
signs of chain slip, OK):
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = OK
JX37AA
0.3
Replace Valve Body
(1)
JD48AA
ZE
32
(2)
Reprogram TCM (for MY15 only)
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the electronic Parts Catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the Control Valve
part number (31705-*****) as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
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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Print this page and attach it to the repair order

Please check-off parts as they are used in the Service Procedure
PART KITS REFERNECE TABLE (Parts are listed in order of installation)
CHECK OFF
DESCRIPTION
PUMP ASSY-OIL (Dummy Kit)
SEAL-O RING
(O-ring between CVT case and side cover)
PULLEY ASSY
(Belt and pulley “sub-assembly”)
Loctite 5460 Sealant (2)
BOLT
PART #
31340 28X8A
QUANTITY
31526 28X0A
1
31209 28X9A
1
999MP-LT5460P
31377 1XD00
(or 31377 1XZ0B)
(1) (3)
42
SEAL-OIL,DIFF
38342 3VX0A
1
(Differential side oil seal; CVT case side)
BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE
See page 81
1
(Thrust bearing)
SEAL ASSY-OIL
31375 1XF00
1
(Torque converter oil seal; converter housing)
SEAL-OIL,DIFF
(Differential side oil seal;
38342 3VX0B
1
converter housing side)
SEAL-O RING (For input shaft)
31526 80X01
1
FLTR ASSY-OIL,AUTO TRANS
31726 28X0A
1
(CVT fluid filter)
SEAL-O RING (For filter cover)
31526 3VX0A
1
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
31528 1XZ0A
1
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
31069 3VX0D
1
VALVE ASSY-CONT (Valve body)
31705 28X0B
1
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
24224 3VX0A
1
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
31728 28X0A
1
GSKT-OIL PAN
31397 1XF0D
1
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
11026-JA00A
1
Seal O-Ring (Speed Sensor)
31526-1XG0C
1
SEAL-O RING
31526 3VX0B
1
(CVT filler plug at converter housing)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)
999MP-NS300P As needed
DESCRIPTION
THRUST BEARING
PART #: 314071XZOB
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
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BEARING THICKNESS
QUANTITY
3.57
3.75
3.93
1 of each is included
4.1
in Kit. Select 1 for
4.28
installation.
4.46
4.61
4.79
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PART KITS VISUAL REFERNECE

The following Figures show the smaller components of KIT-PULLEY.

KIT- CONTROL VALVE is not shown.
31375 - 1XF00
Figure H shows the
assorted seals, Orings, etc. in “KITPULLEY”
Figure H
PUMP ASSY-OIL parts
BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE parts
Figure I
Figure J
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