NTB17-039f

Classification:
AT16-020f
Reference:
Date:
NTB17-039f
March 13, 2018
PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST;
CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED
This bulletin has been amended to change the Claims Information on page 103.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
2013-2017 Altima (L33)
2015-2017 Murano (Z52)
2016-2017 Maxima (A36)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT with V6 only
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2013-2017 Pathfinder (R52)
2015-2017 Quest (E52)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or
vibration),
AND
One of these DTCs is stored:
 P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION))
 P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION))
NOTE:
 If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin
does not apply.
 If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply.
 If any DTCs are stored other than P17F0 or P17F1, this bulletin does not
apply.
 NTB15-014, 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.
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
Customer reports
transmission judder (shake, shudder,
single or multiple bumps or vibration).
DTC P17F0 or P17F1
found stored
P17F0 DTC
P17F1 DTC
No
This bulletin
does not apply
Refer to ASIST for further
diagnostic information.

Remove the control valve
(valve body). Page 7.

Perform CVT Chain
Inspection.
Page 9.*
No
The CVT chain
checks out OK
Yes
a. Remove the control valve
(valve body). Page 7.
And then
a. Replace the subassembly Page 16.
And then
b. Replace the sub-
Install new valve
body only.
Page 85.
b. Install new valve body.
Page 85.
assembly.
Page 16.
c. Install new valve body.
Page 85.
* DO NOT perform the CONSULT-III plus
CVT INSPECTION test. This is no longer
accepted for warranty repairs.
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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 …………………………...……………….
page 7

CVT Chain Inspection……………………………………………………………...
page 9


CVT Assembly Removal.................................................................................. page 16
Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and
Oil Filter……………………………………………………………………………... page 19

Verify Thrust Bearing Type 1 or Type 2………………………………………….
page 25

Clean the CVT Case Surfaces…..………………………………………………..
page 28

Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area………………………………………………………………………………….
page 29

New Oil Pump Installation…………………….…………………………………..
page 31

Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Chain (sub-assembly)………………..
page 33

Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps.………………..……………
page 48

Type 1 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection…
page 62

Type 2 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Bearing Race Selection…..
page 67

Clean the Torque Converter Housing, Dummy Cover Passages and Baffle
Plates ………………………………………..………………………………………
page 75

CVT Reassembly…………………………………………………………………...
page 77

Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation……………………... page 85

Install the CVT Assembly………………………………………………………….
page 91

Trouble Shooting……………………………………………………………………
page 98

PARTS INFORMATION……………………………………………………………
page 100

Parts Kits Reference Table…………………....................................................
page 102

CLAIMS INFORMATION…………………………………………………………..
page 103

Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images………………..……………..
page 105
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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 / 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-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50255
CVT Service Tool Kit
J-50818
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge
J-50255-UPD
Slide Hammer Set
J-50271
Gauge Block
J-8092
Driver Handle
Figure A
J-52284
Torque Converter Side
Seal Installer
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J-52283
CVT Case Side Seal
Installer
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Essential Tools (continued)
J-51959
CVT Assembly Guide Pins
J-52272
Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
Figure B
CVT Side Cover Alignment Aid
CVT Universal Lifting Fixture
J-52082
CAUTION: This tool
is to only be used to
INSTALL side cover
J-52082-2
J-52275
Figure C
Figure D
Tech Cam J-51951
Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)
Figure E

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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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.

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.

Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on torque converter housing and side
cover of CVT and allow to soak as needed (Figure 1).
Dowel pin
locations
Figure 1

Unpack service parts just before
installation.

To aid with organization, store related
parts that have been removed
separately.
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 2
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal
1. Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
4
Balance
Fade
5
6
Speed Sen. Vol.
2. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
3. Was DTC P17F0 found stored?

NO: Proceed to step 4.

YES:
a. Remove the CVT from the vehicle, place it on a workbench and then remove the
valve body.
 Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle &
Transmission for removal information.
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: For AWD Vehicles use extreme care when moving the axle in and
out of the transfer assembly to avoid seal damage.
b. Position the CVT on the workbench with the oil pan side down.
CAUTION: Do not hit the manual shaft while flipping the CVT; the manual shaft
protrudes past the CVT case. Use a plastic / wooden block to support as needed.
c. Proceed to step 4 on page 18.
4. 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 # 546: “CVT Chain Inspection”. This video is
located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
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Exploded View
Example: Exploded View of Control Valve (valve body)
(#7 is on the head
of these bolts)
Figure 3
1. Transaxle assembly
4. Control valve
7. New-style oil strainer assembly
10. Oil pan
13. Magnet
16. Lip seal
19. O-ring : CVT fluid
2. Terminal cord assembly
5. Bracket
8. Old-style oil strainer assembly
11. Drain plug
14. Spring washer
17. Snap ring
3. CVT fluid temperature sensor bracket
6. O-ring
9. Oil pan gasket
12. Drain plug gasket
15. Manual plate
18. Overflow plug
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
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CVT Chain Inspection
1. Secure the right front tire with a suitable strap.
2. Mark the left front tire with a suitable marking.

This will assure all 360° of the chain is
inspected.
3. Using borescope J-51951 with mirror attachment,
visually inspect the entirety of the two sides of the
chain that come in contact with the pulleys:
Figure 4
a. First inspect the entirety (360°) of the driver side of the chain that comes in contact
with the pulley (see page 11, Figure 8 and 9, and page 12, Figure 11).
b. If the inspection result is OK on all 360°, inspect all 360° of the passenger side of the
chain.
IMPORTANT:
 Reference the pictures on page 13-15 for chain image comparison.
 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 the 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.
 Insert the camera lens behind the pulley between the guide rail and the pulley where
shown in Figure 5 (also see page 10-11, Figure 6-9).
 Insert the lens approximately 8-9 inches, and then view the side of the chain that
contacts the pulley.
 Refer to Garage Video #546 if needed for Borescope inspection.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
------
------
Front
Driver side
Step 3a
Step 3b
Figure 5
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
Figure 6 shows where to insert the camera lens on the driver side of the chain.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
Camera
cable
------
------
------
Figure 6

Figure 7 shows where to insert the camera lens on the passenger side
of the chain.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
Camera
cable
------
------
------
Figure 7
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
Figures 8 and 9 shows the routing and location of the camera.
NOTE: The CVT’s side cover was removed for easier viewing of camera location.
The side cover is not to be removed during boroscope inspection.
UP
Front of vehicle
Camera lens
positioned behind
plastic guide
Camera
cable
Primary pulley:
Camera cable
routed past
primary pulley
Figure 8
For best picture,
position camera
lens 10 mm away
from chain
Figure 9
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3c. Slowly and carefully turn the left front
tire one full turn in the forward rotation
to view all of the chain.

Holding the borescope with one
hand allows for turning the tire with
the other hand (see Figure 10).
CAUTION: If the tire is rotated in the
rearward rotation, the camera lens
may get caught between the chain
and pulley.
Figure 10
d. Is the chain OK on all 360° of both surfaces?

Refer to Garage Video #546 if needed (see page 7).
YES: Proceed to step 4.
NO: If the chain inspection result is NG, proceed to CVT Assembly Removal on
page 16.
4. Flush the CVT cooler(s).
IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT sub-assembly
replacement. Refer to bulletin NTB15-013 to perform CVT Cooler flush.
5. Replace the valve body.
 For valve body replacement, go to page 85, Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer
and Pan Installation.
Inspect this side
Inspect this side
Do not inspect
this side
Do not inspect
this side
Figure 11
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Figure 12: CVT chain
Inspect these surfaces
Figure 13: Close-up of area to be inspected
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Pictures in Figure 14 and 15 were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
OK
Writing will show as
reversed; this is normal
Figure 14
Figure 15
OK
Figure 16
OK
Figure 17
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Pictures in Figure 18-19 were taken with borescope J-51951.
NG
NG
Scuff marks
caused by
slippage
Figure 18
Figure 19
NG
Figure 20
NG
Figure 21
NG
Figure 22
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CVT Assembly Removal
Overview of Sub-assembly Repair
1. Precautions When Disassembling a CVT Assembly
2. Remove the CVT
3. Apply rust penetrant to dowel pins
4. Remove Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump, Oil Filter
5. Confirm Thrust Bearing Type
6. Clean the CVT Case Surfaces
7. Clean Oil Passages in CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter Area
8. Install New Oil Pump
9. Temporarily Install Dummy cover, Torque Converter Housing and Filter Cover
10. Check Pulley Movement Characteristics
11. Install Sub-assembly – Pulley, Chain and Side Cover
12. Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps
13. Apply Sealant, Install Side Cover and Bracket Bolts
14. Confirm Parking Rod Operation
15. Check New Pulley Movement Characteristics
16. Torque Bracket Bolts
17. Adjust Total Thrust Bearing End-play
18. Clean Torque Converter Housing, Dummy
Cover and Baffle Plates
19. CVT Reassembly
20. Install Valve Body, Strainer, and Pan
21. Install CVT Assembly
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Remove the CVT
1. Temporarily install the oil pan gasket and
oil pan with four oil pan bolts to corners of
the oil pan, hand tight (Figure 1A).
NOTE: A new valve body will be installed
later in this procedure.
Figure 1A
2. Remove the CVT from the vehicle.

Refer to the ESM, section TM-Transaxle & Transmission for removal information.
AWD Vehicles
CAUTION:

Use extreme care when moving the axle in and out of the transfer assembly.

To avoid seal damage or deformation, properly support and guide the axle.
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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 2A
5. Drain CVT fluid out of the torque
converter.
Torque
converter
Figure 3A
Primary speed
sensor
6. Remove the primary speed sensor.
IMPORTANT: The speed sensor will be
re-used.
Figure 4A
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Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and Oil Filter
1. Remove all 24 converter housing
mounting bolts (see Figure 1B).
NOTE:

These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused.

Apply rust remover to the dowel
pins if needed.
Dowel Pin
Figure 1B
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 2B and Figure 3B.

Work around the CVT at specified areas, repeatedly until case halves separate.
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 2B
Figure 3B
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3. Note the location of the pin shown in Figure 4B.
CAUTION: This pin can slip out during movement of the CVT while converter housing is
removed.
Figure 4B
O-ring
4. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.

This O-ring will be replaced with a
new one.
Figure 5B
5. Carefully remove the reduction gear assembly (Figure 6B).
6. Carefully remove the differential assembly (Figure 7B).
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 6B
Figure 7B
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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 8B.
Figure 8B
b. Torque converter seal (Figure 9B).
Figure 9B
c. Converter Housing differential side
right hand oil seal (drive shaft seal).

See Figure 10B.
NOTE: All wheel drive transfer case
O-ring will be replaced later in this
procedure.
Figure 10B
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Baffle
plate nuts
8. Remove the two (2) nuts from baffle
plate A, and then remove baffle plate A
(see Figure 11B).
Figure 11B
Baffle
plate A
9. Remove the oil pump chain, driven and drive sprockets as one assembly (Figure 12B).

Spread the snap ring to remove sprocket (Figure 13B).
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
Snap ring
Figure 12B
Figure 13B
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Thrust washer
10. Remove the following:
a. “Pump cover” (dummy cover) thrust
washer (Figure 14B).

This thrust washer will be reused.
Dummy cover
Figure 14B
Snap ring
b. Oil pump snap ring (Figure 15B).

Lightly push the ends of the snap
ring together, rotate one side
upwards while pulling the snap
ring towards the pump opening.

This snap ring will be reused, do
not discard.
Figure 15B
Oil pump
bracket
c. Oil pump bracket (Figure 16B).

Retained by two bolts.
Figure 16B
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11. Remove the four (4) bolts from baffle
plate B, and then remove baffle plate B
(Figure 17B).
Baffle
plate B
Figure 17B
12. Remove the two (2) bolts from baffle
plate C, and then remove baffle plate C
(Figure 18B).
Baffle
plate C
13. Remove the five (5) dummy cover bolts,
and then remove the dummy cover. See
Figure 19B.
NOTE: These bolts will be reused.
Figure 18B
IMPORTANT:



Lift the dummy cover from sides ONLY. Do NOT lift from the input shaft (Figure
19B); this can lift the clutch pack out.
Confirm that the input shaft O-ring has been removed. If not removed it can cause
the clutch pack to lift out.
Do NOT remove the lathe cut seals (white seals, Figure 20B) from the dummy cover.
These seals will be reused.
Dummy
cover
Dummy
cover
Do not
lift here
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
Figure 19B
Figure 20B
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IMPORTANT:

Depending on the model year and make of the vehicle there will be one of two
different dummy covers and corresponding clutch packs; Type 1 (Thrust Bearing)
and Type 2 (Thrust Bearing with Bearing Race) – See Figures 22B and 23B.
 MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY13-17 Altima, and MY16-17 Maxima use Type 1 (Thrust
Bearing).
 MY15-17 Pathfinder, MY15-17 Murano and MY15-17 Quest use Type 2 (Thrust
Bearing with Bearing Race).
 Please see page 105 for Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images.
Type 1
14. For Type 1 remove the thrust bearing
from the clutch assembly (Figure 21B)
and then proceed to step 16.

For Type 2, proceed to step 15.

This bearing will not be re-used.
Thrust
bearing
Secondary
speed sensor
Figure 21B
15. For Type 2, remove the thrust bearing from clutch assembly (Figure 22B) and bearing
race from the dummy cover (Figure 23B).

These will be re-used later.
16. Wipe any metallic debris off of the face of the secondary speed sensor (Figure 21B).
NOTE: The position of the secondary speed sensor is the same for Type 1 or Type 2.
Thrust
bearing
Thrust
bearing race
Figure 22B
Figure 23B
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Top of
CVT
Oil pan gasket
surface
17. Remove the oil pump as follows:
a. Remove the fitting bolt located above
the corner of the oil pan gasket
surface (Figure 24B).
Fitting bolt
Figure 24B
b. Remove the three oil pump Allenhead bolts, and remove the oil pump
(Figure 25B).
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 25B
18. Remove CVT fluid filter as follows:
a. Remove the four (4) bolts and then
remove the CVT fluid filter cover
(Figure 26B).
NOTE: Bolts will be reused.
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 26B
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Fluid filter
b. Remove the CVT fluid filter with
grommet seal and O-ring seal
(Figure 27B).

Discard the oil filter and seal. They
will be replaced.
O-ring seal
Figure 27B
Grommet

Grommet is fitted to the bottom
end of the filter and is included
with replacement filter
(Figure 28B).
Figure 28B
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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 with emery
cloth (Figure 1C).
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
Clean
dowel pin
Figure 1C
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Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter Area
In the following steps:

Brake cleaner and compressed air will be used to clean out oil passages in the CVT
assembly.

Make sure the brake cleaner 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.

Do not use water-based (aqueous) cleaners.
1. Clean the area where the CVT fluid filter
fits (Figure 2C).

Clean within
this area
Make sure the old filter grommet seal
is removed.
2. Clean the fluid passages to and from the
filter (Figure 2C).
Fluid
passages
Figure 2C
3. Clean filter cover (Figure 3C).
Figure 3C
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4. Spray brake clean in all oil passages of the CVT case where shown in Figure 4C and
Figure 5C.
5. Remove lip seal if not already removed.
6. Apply compressed air in the same passages.
NOTE:
 Do not stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.
 Do not spray brake clean directly into clutch pack.
Lip seal
Figure 4C
Apply cleaner, and then
75 PSI maximum air
pressure in these
passages.
Air pressure comes
out these passages.
Figure 5C
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New Oil Pump Installation
1. Install the new oil pump using three (3)
original Allen-head bolts (Figure 1D).
NOTE:

Finger tighten the Allen-head bolts at
this time.
IMPORTANT: A Parts Kits Reference Table
is provided on page 102.


Use the check off column on the left
to ensure the correct new part is
installed at each step.
Figure 1D
Attach this to the repair order.
Fitting bolt
O-ring
2. Place new O-ring on the fitting bolt, and
coat with CVT fluid (Figure 2D).
Figure 2D
3. Install the fitting bolt finger tight
(Figure 3D).
Fitting
bolt
Figure 3D
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4. Torque the three (3) 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 original snap ring (Figure 4D).
Snap ring
Figure 4D
6. Install the CVT fluid filter and components (Figure 5D).

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 5D
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Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Chain (sub-assembly)
1. Temporarily install the dummy cover with
3 bolts, finger tight (Figure 1E).
IMPORTANT:

Do not install any 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 98.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 1E
2. Temporarily install the converter housing
onto the CVT case with three bolts finger
tight (Figure 2E).
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 2E
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3. Flip the CVT case so that the converter
housing faces down and side-cover faces
up.

Lifting fixture J-51595 can be used for
this step. This tool is not shown in
Required Tools / Materials.
Manual shaft
CAUTION:
 Do not hit the manual shaft (Figure
3E) while flipping the CVT; the
manual shaft protrudes past the CVT
case. Use a plastic / wooden block to
support as needed.

Figure 3E
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.
Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
IMPORTANT:


Remember the pulley’s rotational
characteristics. This will be used
as a reference after the new side
cover-pulleys and belt subassembly (sub-assembly) have
been installed.
Figure 4E
This will be used as a reference
later in the procedure to determine
if the sub-assembly installation is
successful or not.
WARNING: Do not place fingers between
the pulley and the CVT case.
Do not place fingers
under pulley
Figure 5E
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NOTE: When working with sub-assembly install, uninstall, and bracket attachment, it is
critical that CVT and sub-assembly are level. If not level, the pulleys and bearings can sit
slightly at an angle and will hinder installation.
5. Remove the nineteen (19) side cover
bolts (Figure 6E).

Loosen the bolts with hand tools only.

These bolts will be replaced with new
ones and will not be reused.
Figure 6E
6. Remove the six (6) pulley bracket bolts.

Bolts will be reinstalled to the original
pulley and belt sub-assembly.
Figure 7E
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7. Attach universal Lifting Fixture J-52082 with spacers J-52082-2 to the side cover as
shown in Figure 8E.
NOTE: Install and tighten by hand only.
a. Loosen all of the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture.
b. Confirm that three (3) spacers (# J-52082-2) are present between the longer legs
and triangle bracket as shown in Figure 8E.
c. Install the Lifting Fixture to the CVT case at the six (6) bolt holes shown in Figure 7E
on page 35.
d. Tighten the two (2) joint to triangle brackets.
e. Tighten the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture finger tight.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread the bolts when attaching to the CVT side
cover.
(3) Spacers
(# J-52082-2)
Triangle
bracket
Lifting Fixture J-52082
Longer legs
Triangle
bracket joint
Figure 8E
8. Install the two CVT Assembly Guide Pins (J-51959 - Guide Pins) as shown in Figure 9E
and Figure 10E.

The Guide Pins must be located next to the dowel pins.
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Dowel Pin
Pins
Dowel Pin
Figure 9E
Figure 10E
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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-52082).
10. Loosen the side cover with a slide hammer at the three points shown in Figure 11E.

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.
The following Figure is for reference only and does not show the lifting device attached.
Tool location
marks
Dowel
pin
Dowel
pin
Figure 11E
11. Raise the lifting fixture to remove the
“side cover with pulleys and chain subassembly” (sub-assembly) from the CVT
case (Figure 12E) and set aside.
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.
12. Remove the lifting Fixture from the subassembly and replace all six (6) original
bolts.
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Sub-assembly
Figure 12E
CVT case
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13. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case (Figure 13E) that the subassembly was just separated from (a plastic scraper can be used).

Clean off dowel pins.

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.

Reinstall guide pins if they were removed during case cleaning.
CAUTION:
 DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
 Use brake cleaner 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.
14. Remove the O-ring from the CVT case (Figure 14E).

This O-ring will not be reused.
Mating surfaces
O-ring
Figure 13E
Figure 14E
15. Remove the thrust bearing from the
planetary carrier plate (Figure 15E).

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 15E
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Shift select lever
16. Rotate the shift select lever counter
clockwise to the “L” range position
(Figure 16E), so that the parking rod is at
its lowest position (Figure 17E).
Figure 16E
Parking rod
Figure 17E
17. Remove the six (6) bolts from the new
sub-assembly and then remove their Orings.

These bolts will be reused.

These O-rings will not be reused.
Lifting Fixture
18. Attach Lifting Fixture to the new subassembly, and then raise sub-assembly
out of shipping box.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread side
cover holes when installing the Lifting
Fixture. Always start bolts by hand.
Sub-assembly
Figure 18E
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19. Install the original thrust bearing onto the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly
(Figure 19E).
CAUTION: The thrust bearing has two different sides. Reference Figure 19E for correct
bearing orientation.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing to
hold it in place on the primary pulley.

The thrust bearing must sit flush with primary pulley surface (Figure 19E).

Re-use the thrust bearing which was removed from the planetary carrier plate.
Primary pulley
Thrust bearing
Primary pulley
bearing surface
Figure 19E
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20. Coat the primary pulley bearing, secondary pulley gear teeth and the secondary bearing
with CVT fluid prior to installation (Figure 20E).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT apply sealant to the case at this time. The sub-assembly will be
sealed later in this procedure.
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 20E
21. Position the new sub-assembly over the CVT case and then lower it just far enough to
allow the Guide Pins to be inserted into their appropriate sub-assembly holes (the Guide
Pins are different lengths).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT allow the output gear to contact the lubrication tubes when the
side cover is positioned over the guide pins.
NOTE: Guide pin locations are shown in Figure 9E on page 36.
Output
Gear
Lubrication
Tube
Lubrication
Tube
Figure 21E
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IMPORTANT:
Before continuing, it is recommended that you review and understand the instructions on
pages 42 to 47.

Confirm dowel pins are clean – this will ease installation.

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 “gap size” between the sub-assembly and the CVT case to determine the cause of
interference. At any given gap, only 1 item will be the cause of interference
50 mm - Page 43
40 mm - Page 44
CASE GAP = ?
18 mm - Page 45
5 mm
Page 46
Figure 22E
Case gap
Figure 23E
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22. Carefully lower the Lifting Fixture to install the sub-assembly into the CVT case as
follows:

While visually looking down into the bore (Figure 25E) 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 40 mm (1.6 inch) is present to the CVT
case (Figure 28E on page 44) and then proceed to step 23.
 If the sub-assembly will not lower any farther than 50 mm (2 inches) the
output gear has not cleared the bearing bore (Figure 25E).
Sub-assembly will not lower past 50 mm (2 inches)?
 Interference is present between the output gear and bearing bore and are
highlighted with yellow in Figure 24E and 25E.
Sub-assembly
50 mm
(2 inches) gap
Output gear
Bearing bore
Output gear
Figure 24E
Bearing bore
CVT case
Figure 25E
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23. Install the parking rod into the parking pawl of the CVT sub-assembly as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 23 while the sub-assembly has a 40 mm gap (1.6 inch) to
the CVT case (Figure 28E).
a. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park rod
to the highest position.
b. Use a magnet, or similar tool, to align the park rod in the CVT case (
in Figure
in Figure 26E) in the side cover.
27E) with the opening in the parking pawl (
NOTE:
 If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the case from lowering.
 If the parking rod is not located correctly, the shift select lever will not rotate
through all detents (P-R-N-D-L) once the sub-assembly is completely installed.
Side cover
Parking pawl
Parking rod
CVT case
Figure 26E
Figure 27E
Sub-assembly
40 mm (1.6
inch) gap
CVT case
Figure 28E
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24. 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 29E) or are at an angle, a gap of 18 mm (0.7 inch) may be present.

Possible areas of interference are highlighted with orange and tan in Figure 29E.
 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 18 mm (0.7 inch)?

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 inch).
Sub-assembly
18 mm (0.7
inch) gap
Primary
pulley bearing
Secondary
pulley bearing
Bearing bore
Bearing bore
Figure 29E
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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.
25. 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 5 mm (0.2 inch)?
If the sub-assembly will not lower past 5 mm (0.2 inch), the primary pulley splines are
interfering with the planetary carrier splines.

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly to separate physical spline interference.
b. Slightly rotate the primary pulley back and forth slowly, through the bottom of the
CVT, and then lower the sub-assembly.
c. Repeat as needed.
Sub-assembly
Primary pulley
5 mm (0.2
inch) gap
Rotate pulley in
green highlighted
area only
CVT case
Touch side of primary
pulley to align splines
Primary
pulley splines
Planetary
carrier splines
Figure 30E
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Shift select lever
26. Rotate the select lever to “N” range.

This helps keep the sub-assembly
level.
Figure 31E
Lifting Fixture
27. Remove the Lifting Fixture from the side
cover.

Loosen the wing nuts

Unthread the tool from the pulley
brackets.
Figure 32E
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Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps
IMPORTANT: In the following steps, use only slide hammer and hands to separate side
cover.
In the following steps, if the side cover does not easily lift off by hand
it is still
seated on the pulley bearings and must first be completely separated.
Do NOT use tool J-52275 at this time.
1. Install two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
(J-52272).

The bracket guide pins will be used as
a height marker of the pulleys to
ensure they remain seated in the case
as the side cover is removed.
Pulley Bracket Guide
Pins (J-52272)
2. Use slide hammer (J-25721-A) with Jhook case separator (J-51923) and
evenly separate the side cover from the
belt and pulley assembly.

Alternate between the three hooking
locations on the side cover until the
side cover separates from pulleys
(see page 37 Figure 11E).
 As the side cover is raised up, the
exposed height of the pulley guide
pins will shorten. This is an
indicator that the pulleys are
remaining seated in the CVT case.
Slide hammer (J-25721-A) with
J-hook case separator (J-51923)
Figure 1F
Raise evenly; lift by hand.
 Make sure the side cover is
completely separated from the
pulley bearings.
 Once side cover is separated from
pulley bearings, it will rock freely
and can be easily lifted by hand.
IMPORTANT: Use only slide hammer
and hands to separate side cover from
pulleys.
Figure 2F
3. Lift off the side cover by hand.
NOTE: The side cover weighs 9 lbs.
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4. Install two (2) new lubrication caps (see Parts Information) shown in Figure 3F onto the
tubes of the CVT case shown in Figure 4F as follows:
a. Insert the lubrication caps through the slots in each chain guide.
b. Face the larger side of the “wedge shaped index guide” away from the pulleys.
c. Gently push each lubrication cap down into the square cut seat of the CVT case
tubes.
NOTE: Slightly rotating the lubrication caps will help in aligning them into the square
cut seats.
IMPORTANT: Confirm that caps are installed in the correct orientation.
Lubrication
cap
Lubrication
cap
Lubrication
cap
Wedge
shaped index
Chain guide
Figure 3F
This Figure is shown with the pulleys and chain removed to
illustrate how the lubrication caps attach to the CVT case tubes
and is for reference only.
Lubrication
cap
Wedge
shaped index
Square cut
seat
CVT case
tube
Figure 4F
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Guide pins
5. Confirm two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
(J-52272) are in place.

One guide pin to each pulley bracket.

Can be installed into any of the three
bolt holes.
Figure 5F
6. Rotate each bracket to align with holes in
the case as shown in Figure 6F.
Align these
holes
Pulley Bracket
Guide Pins go here
Figure 6F
O-ring
7. Install a new O-ring.

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring before
installation.

Press down completely into machined
groove.
NOTE: Do not re-use the old O-ring.
Figure 7F
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Shim
8. Confirm that the shim and the lathe cut
seal, on the underside of the side cover,
stay in place.

The shim is located in the secondary
pulley bearing bore.

Lathe cut seal is located in the center
of the same bearing bore.
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent as needed to keep the shim
and lathe cut seal in place while lowering
the side cover to the CVT.
Install Side Cover
Lathe cut seal
Figure 8F
Side Cover Alignment
Aid (#J-52275)
1. Install the Side Cover Alignment Aid (#J52275), with two (2) bolts hand tight.
NOTE: The Alignment Aid will assist with
level installation and help keep integrity
of sealant until the case halves are flush
against one another.
2. Lift side cover with suitable lifting tool and
confirm that the underside case mating
surface is clean.
Figure 9F
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3. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm diameter bead of sealant along the center of the CVT
case side mating surface (Figure 10F).
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 10F
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Manual lever
4. Rotate the manual lever clockwise to the
“P” range to set the parking rod at the
highest position.
Figure 11F
5. Install the CVT Assembly Guide Pins
(#J-51959).
IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS IF THE
SIDECOVER DOES NOT LOWER
COMPLETELY,
PHYSICAL
INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
NOTE: Before installing side cover read
steps 6-9.
Figure 12F
6. Install the side cover to the CVT case.
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
a. Route each of the 4 guide pins from
under the side cover through their
respective bolt holes.
b. Lower the side cover until the parking
rod can be aligned with parking pawl
and then proceed to step 7 on the
next page.

See Figure 14F on page 54.
IMPORTANT:

Keep the side cover as level as
possible during installation.

To assist with proper pulley
positioning, confirm the CVT is on a
flat surface.

Do not use excessive vertical force to install.
Figure 13F
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7. Install the parking rod into the parking pawl of the CVT side cover as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 7 while the side cover has a 38 mm gap (1.5 inch) to the
CVT case (Figure 16F).
a. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park rod
to the highest position.
b. Use a magnet, or similar tool, to align the park rod in the CVT case (
in Figure
in Figure 14F) in the side cover.
15F) with the opening in the parking pawl (
NOTE:
 If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the side cover from
lowering.
 If the parking rod is not located correctly, the shift select lever will not rotate
through all detents (P-R-N-D-L) once the side cover is completely installed.
Side cover
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
Parking pawl
Parking rod
CVT case
Figure 14F
Figure 15F
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
Side cover
38 mm (1.5
inch) gap
CVT case
Figure 16F
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Apply pressure to
these locations
8. By hand, press down on the side cover
over each of the pulley bearings to level
and seat the side cover.
IMPORTANT: The side cover will not be
fully seated at this step.
Figure 17F
9. Rotate the manual lever to the “N”
position.
Side Cover
Alignment Aid
(# J-52275)
10. Remove the Side Cover Alignment Aid
(# J-52275) shown in Figure 17F.
NOTE: Figure 18F shown with Side
Cover Alignment Aid removed.
Figure 18F
11. Continue to lower the side cover until it is flush with the CVT case.

Use a plastic hammer or rubber mallet, if the side cover is caught, and gently tap
evenly around the top of the side cover to help seat.
IMPORTANT:





Side cover must be completely seated.
Bolts cannot be used to draw case halves together.
Do NOT use metal hammers or mallets.
If it is necessary to unseat the side cover assembly, use a slide hammer and then
restart from step 1 on page 51.
Do NOT pry with a screw driver.
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12. Remove the two (2) CVT Assembly Guide Pins (# J-51959).

Leave the Pulley Bracket Guide Pins in place.
13. Install the sub-assembly side cover with nineteen (19) new side cover bolts to the CVT
case (Figure 19F).
CAUTION: Do not reuse original side cover bolts.

Torque the first eight (8) bolts marked as
in the sequence numbered in Figure
19F 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.
Some bolts are hidden
in Figure 19F
4
8
2
6
Torque un-numbered
bolts in clockwise pattern
3
1
5
7
Figure 19F
14. Install six (6) new O-rings from Parts Information to the six (6) new pulley bearing
retainer bolts that were removed from the new sub-assembly on page 39, step 17.
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15. Install the new pulley bearing retainer
bolts to secure the pulleys and side
cover.
a. Install four (4) bolts first, hand tight.
b. Remove two (2) guide pins from the
pulley bracket.
c. Install the last two (2) bolts with Orings, hand tight.
Figure 20F
16. Confirm the parking rod operates
correctly as follows:
a. Rotate the shift select lever counterclockwise and confirm that all detents
for each of the P-R-N-D-L are felt.
Shift select lever
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 17.
 NO: If the lever does not rotate or
if all detents are not felt:
Figure 21F
1) Remove the sub-assembly side cover and then remove sealant.
2) Restart from step 1 on page 51.
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17. 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 34), prior to removing the
original sub-assembly.
c. Is the rotational characteristic “the
same” (OK) or “worse than before the
sub-assembly was replaced” (NG)?
Figure 22F

OK: The rotational characteristic is the same or better; proceed to step 18.

NG:
1) Remove the 19 case bolts and 6 pulley bracket bolts. Refer to page 35
steps 5 and 6.
2) Install the two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins (J-52272). Refer to page 48
steps 1.
3) Remove the side cover.
4) Remove the two (2) lubricating caps.
5) Remove the silicone from the sealing surfaces.
6) Reinstall the side cover and then remove the Pulley Bracket Guide Pins.
7) Restart sub-assembly installation from Step 7 on Page 36.
8) Follow procedure through to page 58 step 17 and check rotational
characteristics.
18. Torque all six (6) bolts.
 Bolt torque: 28 N•m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ftlbs).
Figure 23F
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19. Install the CVT case side axle seal
(Figure 24F).

Use Seal Installer J-52283 and Driver
Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to the
seal lip surfaces.
J-8092
CVT
case
J-52283
Figure 24F
20. Place the CVT on the work bench with
the side cover facing down on the bench.
Bolts
21. Remove the converter housing which
was temporarily installed with three bolts.
Converter housing
Figure 25F
22. Unbolt the three (3) bolts holding the
dummy cover and then remove the
dummy cover.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 26F
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Digital Gauge “Zero” Procedure
The Depth Gauge needs to be set to “zero” before performing measurements in the
following service procedure.
IMPORTANT: This procedure MUST be performed before proceeding.
Measurement tools:
 Gauge Block (straight bar)
 Depth Gauge (Digital Vernier scale) with a datum level (accuracy: 0.01 mm)
Depth Gauge
Bottom out
“ZERO” switch
ON/OFF switch
Inch/mm switch
Lay flat
Datum level
Gauge Block
Figure F
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Depth Gauge Calibration
To calibrate the Digital Depth Gauge J-50272:
a. Turn the Depth Gauge ON and set it to “mm” measurement.
b. Place the Depth Gauge’s datum level flush on top of the Gauge Block.
c. Carefully slide the depth marker down until it bottoms out on the Gauge Block.
d. With the depth marker bottomed out, press the “ZERO” switch.
 The Depth Gauge’s display should now read 0.00 mm.
NOTE:

Push (extend) the depth marker to the gauge block to correctly zero.

Do not use the gauge block to push (retract) the depth marker up to the datum point.
Depth marker
Datum level flush
with Gauge Block
Figure G
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Pages 62-66 are for Type 1 Thrust Bearing ONLY. Proceed to page 67 if working with
Type 2 Thrust Bearing (with bearing race).
Type 1 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
IMPORTANT: The clutch total endplay (Figure 1G) must always be adjusted when a new
sub-assembly is installed.

The Type 1 CVT uses the thrust bearing thickness between the clutch drum of clutch
assembly and the dummy cover to adjust the total endplay.
Thrust Bearing Selection
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 13:10. 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). See pages 60-61.
 Set Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
2. Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
3. Confirm that the CVT case and the dummy cover mating surfaces are clean.
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CVT case
Oil pump
Gauge Block
4. Calculate the “average clutch assembly
bore depth” (D) shown in Figure 2G as
follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.
Clutch drum of clutch assembly
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
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not sitting
on the clutch assembly or against the
input shaft.
Dummy
cover seat
Dummy
cover seat
NOTE:

The clutch assembly should sit
1-3 mm lower than the dummy
cover seat (Figure 4G).

If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see trouble shooting
The Dummy Cover Will Not
Sit Flush on page 98.
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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.
(D1 + D2)
D =
---------------------------
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
2
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5. Measure the average (H) dummy cover
height (Figure 8G) as follows:
a. Clean the dummy cover surfaces that
contact the CVT case and thrust
bearing (Figure 7G).
CAUTION: Use brake cleaner (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
on a work bench, and place the
Gauge Block onto the thrust bearing
surface (Figure 8G).
Clean surfaces
Clean here
Clean here
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 write as
H2 (Figure 8G).
Gauge Block
Measure opposite sides
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 64 and 65 to calculate
for “A”.
D measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ mm
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attach it to the repair order.
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b. Choose the appropriate bearing from Table A 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).
Table A
PART #: 314071XZ0B
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
A=D-H
BEARING
CLEARANCE (A) THICKNESS
3.87 - 4.06 MM
4.07 - 4.22 mm
4.23 - 4.42 mm
4.43 - 4.57 mm
4.58 - 4.77 mm
4.78 - 4.93 mm
4.94 - 5.08 mm
5.09 - 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 area shown in green so that it is 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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Pages 67-74 are for Type 2 Thrust Bearing (with bearing race) ONLY. Proceed to
page 62 if working with Type 1 Thrust Bearing.
Type 2 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Bearing Race Selection
IMPORTANT: The clutch total endplay (Figure 1GG) must always be adjusted when a new
sub-assembly is installed.
 The Type 2 CVT uses the thrust bearing race thickness between the clutch drum of
clutch assembly and the oil pump cover (dummy cover) to adjust the total endplay.
Thrust Bearing Race Selection
There are seven (7) thickness of thrust bearing race available for total endplay adjustment.
CVT
case
Bearing
race
Dummy
cover
Thrust
bearing
Clutch
drum
Figure 1GG
1. Clean and then zero the Digital Depth Gauge (part #: J-50272). See pages 60-61.
 Set Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
2. Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
3. Confirm that the CVT case and the dummy cover mating surfaces are clean.
CAUTION: Do NOT use sanding discs or similar abrasive tools.
 Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
 Make sure the brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.
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4. Calculate the “average clutch assembly
surface depth” (D) as follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to obtain
the average
Figure 2GG
Gauge Block
a. Position the Gauge Block over the
clutch assembly on the surface that
the dummy cover seats.
IMPORTANT: This surface is lower
than the the CVT case to torque
converter housing.
Figure 3GG
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not sitting
on the clutch assembly or against the
input shaft.
Input shaft
NOTE:
 The top surface of the clutch
assembly must be 1-3 mm
below the CVT case surface,
where the dummy cover seats.

If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see trouble shooting
The Dummy Cover Will Not
Sit Flush on page 98.
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Clutch assembly
Figure 4GG
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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block.
NOTE: Make sure the depth gauge’s datum level is flush on top of the Gauge Block.
d. Carefully slide the gauge down until it bottoms out on the upper surface of the clutch
drum where thrust bearing seats, where shown in Figure 5GG. Write this
measurement as D1 (use millimeters).
Measure 180
degrees apart
Figure 5GG
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the clutch
assembly surface and write it as D2.
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and write down the calculated value
as D.
(D1 + D2)
D =
---------------------------
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
2
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Clean here
5. Measure the average (H) dummy cover
height where case seats as follows;
Clean surfaces
a. Clean the dummy cover surface that
contact the CVT case and depth
gauge.
CAUTION: Use brake spray (or
equivalent) and lint-free towel only.
Make sure the brake spry or solvents
used are compatible with local
regulations.
b. Place the dummy cover upside down
on a workbench, and place the Gauge
Block onto the top surface.
Clean here
Figure 6GG
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover.
NOTE: Make sure the Depth Gauge’s datum level is flush with the top of the Gauge
Block.
d. Carefully side 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 write it as
H2.
Measure opposite sides
Figure 7GG
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as H.
(H1 + H2)
H = --------------2
Write the measurement for “H” here _____ mm
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6. Measure the average (J) dummy cover height where thrust race seats as follows:
a. Carefully slide the Depth Gauge down until it contacts the dummy cover surface that
mates with the thrust race. Write this measurement as J1 (use millimeters).
b. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the dummy cover
and then write as J2.
Measure 180
degrees apart
Figure 8GG
c. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as J.
(J1 + J2)
J = --------------2
Write the measurement for “J” here _____ mm
7. Calculate gap G.
Gap G = J – H
 Fill in the measurements below for “J” and “H” to calculate for “G”.
J measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= G ------------------- ______ mm
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8. Measure thickness of the thrust bearing ONLY (without original race) as follows:
a. Place the thrust bearing roller side down on the Gauge Block (Figure 9GG).
IMPORTANT: Roller side of thrust bearing must face down and be flat on the Gauge
Block to accurately measure thickness.
b. Measure at two different positions of the thrust bearing that are 180 degrees apart.
c. Add the two measurements, and then divide by two. Write down the calculated value
as E.
(E1 + E2)
E = --------------2
Write the measurement for “E” here _____ mm
Roller side
Gauge
Block
Thrust
bearing
Figure 9GG
9. Choose the thrust bearing race to adjust Clutch Total Endplay (C) as follows:
a. Calculate C (clearance).
Total Clearance C = D – T + G – E
NOTE: “T “ is the Thickness of the Gauge Block (J-50271: 20mm).
 Fill in the measurements below for “D”, “G” and “E” from pages 69-72 to calculate
for “C”.
D measurement
– T measurement
+ G measurement
– E measurement
= C----------------
______ mm
_ 20 __ mm
______ mm
______ mm
______ mm
Please print this page and
attach it to the repair order.
EXAMPLE: If D = 23.81, G = 0.41, E = 2.57
C = D – 20 + G – E = 23.81 - 20 + 0.41 - 2.57
C = 1.65
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b. Choose an appropriate thrust bearing race from Table B below based on C (seven
different thrust bearing “race thicknesses” are available).
Example: If C = 1.65 mm, it falls between the lower and upper clearances for race
thickness 1.2 mm.
c. Measure and confirm that the selected thrust bearing race is the correct thickness
before installing (Figure 10GG).
IMPORTANT: Do not measure from the thrust bearing race lip (Figure 11GG).
Table B
PART #: 31435-
CLEARANCE (C)
C=D–T+G–E
RACE
THICKNESS
3WX0A
0.90 – 1.08 mm
0.6 mm
3WX0B
3WX0C
3WX0D
1.09 – 1.29 mm
1.30 – 1.50 mm
1.51 – 1.70 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
1.2 mm
3WX1A
3WX1B
3WX1C
1.71 – 1.90 mm
1.91 – 2.10 mm
2.11 – 2.30 mm
1.4 mm
1.6 mm
1.8 mm
Incorrect
Correct
Thrust bearing
race lip
Do not measure
from thrust
bearing race lip
Thrust bearing
race
Figure 10GG
Figure 11GG
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10. Install the thrust bearing onto the clutch
drum.
IMPORTANT: The thrust bearing has two
sides.
 The needle bearing side is the
upper side.
 The race side mates with the
clutch drum surface.
Thrust
bearing
Figure 12GG
11. Install the bearing race onto the dummy
cover with applying petroleum jelly or
equivalent to thrust race to hold in place
on the dummy cover.
Thrust
bearing race
Figure 13GG
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Clean the Torque Converter Housing, Dummy Cover Passages and Baffle Plates
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
b. Remove the bolt and then remove the
lubrication tube and its bracket
(Figure 2H).
Lubrication
tube,
tube
bracket,
and
and
bracket
bolt
Figure 2H
2. Clean all baffle plates.
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3. Clean the oil passages of the converter housing, lubrication tube and dummy cover with
brake cleaner (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
4. Install the lubrication tube and bracket, and then the baffle plate with three bolts
(Figure 5H).
 Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-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.
J-50818

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.
Figure 1I
J-52284
2. Is this vehicle an all-wheel drive (AWD)?
YES: Proceed to step 3.
NO: Install the torque converter housing
side axle seal (Figure 2I).

Use Seal Installer J-52284 and Driver
Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to the
seal lip surfaces.

Proceed to step 3.
J-8092
Converter
housing
Figure 2I
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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)
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
This area must
in their appropriate slots. Carefully
remain clear
reposition seals as necessary.

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 98-99.



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.
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Dummy
cover, baffle
plate C, and
bolts
Figure 5I
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6. Install baffle plate B and “L” bracket with
the related bolts finger tight (Figure 6I).
Baffle plate B
and bolts
7. Torque the bolts from step 5 and 6 in the
following order:
2
a. Baffle plate B bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kgm, 52.2 in-lb.)
1
b. “L” bracket bolts: 25.5 N-m (2.6 kg-m,
19 ft- lb). Torque 11 and then 22 .
“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
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 8I).
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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First baffle
plate nuts
10. Install baffle plate A with two nuts
(Figure 11I).
 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. Confirm the pin (Figure 14I) is located in
the CVT case prior to installation of the
converter housing.
Pin
NOTE: If necessary apply petroleum jelly
or equivalent to keep it in place.
Figure 14I
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14. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm (0.8 inches) diameter bead (Figure 15I) 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 15I).
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 15I
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15. Install the torque converter housing onto the CVT case (see Figure 16I for torque
sequence):

Install new bolts (24).
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).

All bolts are 30 mm (1.2 inches) in length.

Bolt 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 16I).
23
22
21
7
20
19
24
8
9
18
17
10
16
11
15
14
13
12
Figure 16I
16. 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 19:52. 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 inch) 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
Plastic zip tie
in center notch
Fluid temperature
Temperatur
sensor’s
e sensor
metal
bracket
b k t
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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.
1 bolt
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)
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.
54 mm
bolts
;
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)
Figure 10J
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7. Install the manual plate, lock washer, and
nut (Figure 11J).
NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.

Slot and manual
plate end
Manual plate
Lock washer
Reuse the existing manual plate, lock
washer, and nut.
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. (Perform only if installing 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. (Perform only if installing 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
16. If only the valve body (control valve) was replaced, skip to step 2 on the next page.
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Install the CVT Assembly
1. Install the CVT assembly into the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT installation.

2WD vehicles skip to step 2 below:

Vehicles with all-wheel drive, install
the transfer case as follows:
External
AndO-ring
then,
to the transfer
case
Transfer
case
a. Replace only the external O-ring to
the transfer case and then install
the transfer case to the CVT.

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring.
NOTE:
 Refer to the ESM, section
DLN – Driveline, for the
transfer assembly installation.
Figure 16J
 Use extreme caution when installing the axle to the transfer assembly to
avoid seal damage or deformation.
 Properly support and guide the axle.
b. Proceed to step 2.
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.
Proceed to the next page.
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5. Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.

Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10E / BASIC INSPECTION, and
perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.
IMPORTANT: Check off these additional services as they are completed and attach this
to the repair order when finished.
6. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
CHECK OFF
ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROCEDURE
PRINT CURRENT CALIBRATION DATA
CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER
WRITE THE DATA
PRINT NEW CALIBRATION DATA
FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING (Using procedure starting below)
PERFORM SELECT LEARNING (DRIVE/REVERSE LEARNING)
ERASE CVT FLUID DEGRADATION LEVEL DATA
FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING (using CONSULT-III plus)
1. Apply the vehicle’s parking brake.
2. Start the engine and warm up to operating temperature (50-100o C [122-212o F]).
3. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.
4. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).
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5. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
6. Select Diagnosis (One System).
Figure 17J
7. Select Work Support under TRANSMISSION.
Figure 18J
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IMPORTANT: The following FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING will be performed twice.
Once in drive (D) and once in reverse (R).
8. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 19J
9. With the engine still running and at idle, depress the brake pedal and shift the CVT into
neutral (N).

Confirm that all of the required conditions indicated in Figure 20J are being met.
10. Select Start.
Required
conditions
Figure 20J
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11. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 20J and the “Current status” indicates
“EXECUTING”, shift the CVT into D and then wait until the Current status indicates
“COMPLETED”.
NOTE: This may take up to three (3) minutes to complete.
Figure 21J
12. When the screen in Figure 22J is displayed, select End.
13. Turn the engine OFF and then back ON.
Figure 22J
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14. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 23J
15. With the engine still running and at idle, depress the brake pedal and shift the CVT into
neutral (N).

Confirm that all of the conditions indicated in Figure 24J are being met.
16. Select Start.
Required
conditions
Figure 24J
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17. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 24J and the Current status indicates
EXECUTING, shift the CVT into R and then wait until the Current status indicates
COMPLETED.
NOTE: This may take up to 3 minutes to complete.
Figure 25J
18. When the screen in Figure 26J is displayed, select End.
Figure 26J
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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
O-ring removed
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
REPAIR
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
See Table C below
3170E-29X9C
1
1
Sub-assembly
Repair
KIT-PULLEY
CONTROL VALVE KIT (5)
SEAL-O RING
(Transfer case to CVT AWD only)
SEAL-O RING
Loctite 5460 Sealant (1) (4)
33118-4BA0A
1
22180-9NB0A
999MP-LT5460P
2
(2) (3)
Control Valve
Replacement
CONTROL VALVE KIT (5)
3170E-29X9C
1
11026-JA00A
16439-7S01D
1
2
Applies to all
repairs
WASHER-DRAIN
CLAMP
SEAL-O RING
(External Oil Cooler O-ring for
Pathfinder only)
Transmission Cooler Cleaner
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)
Lens Swab packet (6)
22180-9NB0A
2
999MP-AM006P
999MP-NS300P
J-51963
As needed
As needed
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. Sealant
is not included in the kits.
(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) Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
(6) Shop supplies.
Table C
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
MODEL YEAR
PART NUMBER
2013-2014
31214-29X7C
2015-2017
31214-29X9B
Altima
(6 Cylinder)
2013-2014
31214-29X7A
2015-2017
31214-29X8A
Maxima
2016-2017
31214-29X8B
Murano and Quest
2015-2017
31214-29X9A
Pathfinder
KIT-PULLEY
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PARTS INFORMATION CONTINUED
THRUST BEARING (TYPE 1)
DESCRIPTION
PART #: 314071XZ0B
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
THRUST BEARING *
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
BEARING THICKNESS
3.57
3.75
3.93
4.1
4.28
4.46
4.61
4.79
BEARING RACE (TYPE 2)
DESCRIPTION
PART #: 314353WX0A
3WX0B
3WX0C
RACE – BRG
3WX0D
3WX1A
3WX1B
3WX1C
BEARING THICKNESS
0.6 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
1.2 mm
1.4 mm
1.6 mm
1.8 mm
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QTY
1 of each is
included in the
Kit. Select 1 for
installation.
QTY
1 of each is
included in the
Kit. Select 1 for
installation.
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PARTS KITS REFERENCE TABLE (Parts are listed in order of installation)
IMPORTANT: Check off parts as they are used and attach this to the repair order when
finished.
CHECK OFF
DESCRIPTION
PART #
PUMP ASSY-OIL
31340-3WX0A
SEAL-O RING (Pump fitting bolt)
31526-28X0C
SEAL-O RING (Filter cover)
31526-3VX0A
FILTER ASSY-OIL GOVENOR (CVT fluid filter)
31726-28X0A
MY13-14 Pathfinder
31209 29X8C
MY13-14 Altima
31209 29X8A
PULLEY ASSYCVT
MY15-17 Altima, Murano & Quest 31209 29X9A
(Sub-assembly)
MY16-17 Maxima &
31209 29X9B
MY15-17 Pathfinder
CAP-GUIDE, CHAIN (Lubrication cap)
31268-3WXOA
SEAL-O RING
31526-28X0A
(O-ring between CVT case and side cover)
Loctite 5460 Sealant
999MP-LT5460P
BOLT (For sub-assembly side cover)
31377-1XZOB
SEAL-O RING (Pulley retainer bolts)
31526-28X0C
SEALOIL-DIFFER
38342-3WX0C
(Differential side oil seal; CVT case side)
See page 62
THRUST BEARING (Type 1)
See page 67
RACE-BRG (TYPE 2)
SEAL ASSY-OIL (Torque converter)
31375-1XF00
SEAL OIL-DIFFER
38342-3WX0D
(Torque converter side, front wheel drive only)
SEAL-O RING (Input shaft)
31526-80X01
Loctite 5460 Sealant
999MP-LT5460P
BOLT (Torque converter housing)
31377-1XZOB
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
31528-1XZ0A
VALVE ASSY-CONTROL (Valve body)
31705-29X0C
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
24224-3VX0B
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
31069-3VX0D
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
31728-29X0D
GSKT-OIL PAN
31397-1XF0D
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
11026-JA00A
QUANTITY
1
1 (of 7)
1
1
1
2
1
As needed
19 (of 43)
6 (of 7)
1
1
1
1
1
1
As needed
24 (of 43)
1
1
1
1
1
1
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
999MP-NS300P As needed
SEAL-O RING (Transfer case to CVT. AWD only) 33118-4BA0A
1
SEAL-O RING
22180-9NB0A
2
(External Oil Cooler O-ring for Pathfinder only)
Complete CVT Flush Procedure
Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL VALVE (page 92)
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
IF DTC P17F1 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
CVT R&R
(2)
JD023A
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = NG (Includes
JX36AA
1.1
control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly MY13-14
(1)
ZE
32
Pathfinder, MY16-17 Maxima or
JX45AA
3.2
MY13-17 Altima V6
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
MY15-17 Pathfinder or MY15-17 Murano or
JX53AA
3.4
MY15-17 Quest
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table (Table C on Page. 100) and use the applicable
Belt and Pulley Assembly Part Number 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
Sealant
MAX AMOUNT
$12.46
OR
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
CVT R&R
(2)
JD023A
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY16-17
JX50AA
4.0
(1)
ZE
32
Maxima, or MY13-17 Altima V6
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY15-17 Pathfinder or
JX54AA
4.2
MY15-17 Murano or MY15-17 Quest
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table (Table C on Page. 100) and use the applicable
Belt and Pulley Assembly Part Number 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.
Proceed to the next page for additional claims information.
Claims information continued.
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EXPENSE CODE
EXPENSE CODE
008
DESCRIPTION
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
(1)
ZE
32
Replace Valve Body
JD48AA
(2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Control Valve Kit part
number (3170E-29X9C) 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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Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images
TYPE 1
2013-2014 Pathfinder
2016-2017 Maxima
2013-2017 Altima (6 Cylinder Only)
TYPE 2
2015-2017 Pathfinder
2015-2017 Murano
2015-2017 Quest
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
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