NTB19-040

Classification:
AT19-002
Reference:
Date:
NTB19-040
May 6, 2019
2018-2019 KICKS; MIL ON WITH DTC P0776
AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER
2018-2019 Kicks (P15)
APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT
IF YOU CONFIRM
The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B – Pressure Control Solenoid “B”
Performance/Stuck OFF) stored.
NOTE: The vehicle may also hesitate and/or have reduced power.
ACTION
1. Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair.
2. Perform Additional Service when replacing a control valve (valve body) (page 19) or
when replacing a CVT assembly (page 18).
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
A.
MIL ON with DTC P0776 stored
NOTE: The vehicle may hesitate
and/or have reduced power
Remove the control
valve, inspect the
CVT belt
Evidence of
CVT belt slippage
Replace the
CVT assembly
See page 17
for important
pre-authorization
information
The CVT belt
checks out OK
Replace the
control valve
Perform Additional Service


See page 17 for transaxle replacement.
See page 18 for control valve replacement.
(Additional Service must be performed for control
valve replacement or transaxle replacement.)
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve Removal
CAUTION:
 Never allow any chemicals or fluids other than NS-3 CVT fluid or suitable
cleaners to enter the CVT assembly.
 Never allow any foreign debris, dust, dirt, etc. to enter the CVT assembly.
1.
Write down all audio presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
Balance
4
Fade
5
Speed Sen. Vol.
2.
Place the vehicle on a lift.
3.
Before lifting the vehicle, place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.
4.
Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
5.
Raise the vehicle, and then drain the CVT fluid by removing the drain plug.

6
Remove the engine under cover if needed.
WARNING: Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is the risk of fluid
entering the eye.
6.
Remove the drain plug gasket from the drain plug.
a. Discard the removed drain plug gasket (non-reusable).
b. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one listed in the Parts Information on
page 20.
7.
Remove the oil pan mounting bolts,
and then remove the oil pan and oil
pan gasket.

Do not discard the bolts. These will
be reused during assembly.
Figure 1
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Exploded View
Figure 2
1. Transaxle assembly
4. Drain plug gasket
7. Oil pan gasket
10. Washer
13. O-ring
2. Magnet
5. Overflow tube
8. Strainer
11. Manual plate
3 . Drain plug
6. Oil pan
9. O-ring
12. Control valve
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: N•m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N•m (kg-m, in-lb)
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3 bolts
8.
Remove the three (3) strainer bolts,
and then remove the strainer from the
control valve.

These bolts will be reused.
Strainer
Figure 3
Nut and washer
9.
Remove the nut and washer, and then
remove the manual plate shown in
Figure 4.
Manual plate
Figure 4
Manual plate

Use a screwdriver to hold the
manual plate (Figure 5). This will
prevent the shaft from rotating
while removing the nut.
Figure 5
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10.
Clean around the CVT unit harness connector to prevent foreign materials from
entering into the CVT case.
11.
Unlock and disconnect the CVT unit harness connector.
12.
Remove ONLY the eleven (11) control
valve bolts with markings as shown in
Figure 6.
13.

Remove the bolts with a single dot
over the “7”.

The bolts removed will be reused.
Press the CVT unit harness connector
down into the CVT case, and then
remove the control valve from the
transaxle case.
Control
valve bolts
Figure 6
Correct bolt
CAUTION: Do not damage the CVT unit harness connector.
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CVT Belt Visual Inspection
14.
Secure the front right tire with a
suitable strap.

15.
Mark the front left tire with a suitable
marking.

16.
This will assist in making the belt
turn during the borescope belt
inspection step.
This will assure all 360° of the belt
is inspected.
Figure 7
Using the steps on pages 8-12, inspect the entirety of the two sides of the belt that
come in contact with the pulleys (see Figure 8):
IMPORTANT:
 Reference the pictures on pages 13-16 for comparison.
 Use borescope J-51951 with mirror attachment.
 Be sure to remove the protective film from the mirror before the first use.
 Clean the camera lens and mirror before each inspection. Use 90% isopropyl
alcohol and a lens swab from Lens Swab packet J-51963 listed in the Parts
Information section on page 20.
 Before inspecting, make sure the batteries in the camera handle and LCD monitor
are charged.
New belt
Inspect these sides
Do not inspect
these sides
Figure 8
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17.
Install the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) to the CVT case with two bolts, where
shown in Figure 9.

Bolt torque not to exceed: 2.26 N•m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb.)
CAUTION:
 Do not over torque the bolts. The threads are easily damaged.
 Make sure an O-ring is installed to the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273)
before installation.
NOTE: The O-ring for the Clutch Engagement Tool comes with the attachment. To
obtain only the O-ring, refer to the Parts Information section on page 20.
Front of
vehicle
Clutch
Engagement
Tool (J-52273)
18.
Figure 9
Connect the hand pump from the Evap
Pressure Test Kit (J-42909) to the
Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273)
and pump to 20 PSI.
2 bolts
Hand pump
IMPORTANT:

Proper pressure has been
achieved when the CVT belt
moves while the left front wheel is
rotated and the vehicle is in
NEUTRAL with the right front
wheel secured.

Do NOT over pressurize the
system as internal damage to the
CVT could result.

Figure 10
Hand pump should be removed from the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) quick
connect once the clutch has been engaged and the belt is observed moving with
tire rotation.
 Pressure will be retained.
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19.
Insert the borescope where shown in Figure 11 as follows:
a. Face the mirror of the borescope toward the driver’s side of the vehicle (CVT side
cover).
b. View the side of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Look through here to
help guide the borescope
Front of
vehicle
Insert the borescope
here at location 1
Belt
Driver’s
side
Insert the borescope
here in this area
Face the mirror in the
direction indicated by
the yellow arrow
Figure 11
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c. Using the mark applied to the left
front tire for reference, slowly and
carefully rotate the front left tire
one full turn in either direction to
view all of the belt.

Holding the borescope (camera
flexible tube) with one hand
allows rotation of the tire with
the other hand (see Figure 12).
o If no evidence of belt slip is
found, proceed to step 20
on page 11.
o If evidence of belt slip is
identified as shown on
pages 13-16, skip to step 23
on page 17.
Figure 12
o If the belt does not move when rotating the front left tire, return to step 18
on page 8.
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20.
Inspect the other side of the belt as follows:
a. Face the mirror of the borescope toward passenger side (Engine side).
b. Insert the borescope in the second location where shown in Figure 13.
c. View the side of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Front of
vehicle
Insert borescope at
location 2 and also look
through here to help guide
borescope
Passenger
side
Belt
Insert the borescope
here in this area
Face the mirror in the
direction indicated by
the yellow arrow
Figure 13
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d. Using the mark applied to the left front tire for reference, slowly and carefully
rotate the front left tire one full turn in either direction to view all of the belt.

Holding the borescope (camera flexible tube) with one hand allows rotation of
the tire with the other hand (see Figure 12).
IMPORTANT: If the belt does not move when rotating the front left tire, supply
additional air with hand pump (J-45664) to re-engage the clutch as necessary.

21.
Look for evidence of belt slip as shown on pages 13-16.
Remove the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) from the CVT.
CAUTION: The remaining CVT fluid may spray when the Clutch Engagement Tool is
removed. Place a rag over the Clutch Engagement tool and SLOWLY loosen the two
bolts until the audible depressurization is noted.
Proceed to step 22 on page 17.
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B.
New belt
Figure 14
Close-up of section to be inspected
Figure 15
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Pictures in Figure 16 and Figure 17 were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
Visual lines
Figure 16
OK
Visual lines
Figure 17
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Example of NG belt
NG
Scuffing
Figure 18
Example of NG belt
NG
Lines
“smeared”
Figure 19
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Pictures in Figure 20 - Figure 22 were taken with borescope J-51951
Example of NG belt
C.
NG
Figure 20
Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 21
Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 22
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22.
Was belt-damage found?

NO: Skip to step 32 and install a new control valve.
NOTE: If no belt damage is present, only the control valve (valve body) will be
replaced.
 YES: Proceed to step 23.
23.
Re-install the original (removed) control valve, oil pan gasket and oil pan, hand tight.
CVT Assembly Replacement Approval Procedures
24.
Complete the PCC CVT Preauthorization Form in ASIST.
25.
If CVT replacement is required based
on the inspection results from steps 19
and 20, use borescope J-51951 to
record a continuous video, 15 seconds
or less, of the most severe evidence of
belt slip and the VIN on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label (VIN label). See
Figure 23.
VIN
label
Figure 23
NOTE: This required video must be attached to the Powertrain Call Center CVT
Preauthorization Form (in ASIST) prior to calling for authorization. Failure to submit
a continuous video will cause immediate denial of request for replacement.



26.
Before starting to record, make sure the camera handle’s AA batteries are
charged and the LCD monitor’s battery is charged.
The video will show a backward or reversed image when the mirror end is used;
this is okay.
The required video must show clear evidence of belt slippage and be 15 seconds
or less.
Call the PCC for authorization at 800-973-9992 (opt 2).
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27.
Replace the CVT.

For the procedure to replace the CVT refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11B > UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.
28.
Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
29.
Fill Transmission with CVT fluid.
30.
Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.
31.

For a listing of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V
battery refer to the ESM: ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER
SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION >
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
Perform Additional Service when Replacing Transaxle.

For a list of additional services, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE
> TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11B > BASIC INSPECTION >
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY.
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New Control Valve and Strainer Installation
32.
Install a new control valve from the Parts Information section on page 20.

33.
For the procedure to install the control valve refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11B > REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION > OIL PAN, CONTROL VALVE.
Install a new strainer from the Parts
Information section on page 20.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lbs.)
34.
Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
35.
Clean the magnets.
36.
Clean the CVT oil pan.
37.
Reinstall the magnets to the oil pan in
their original positions.
38.
Figure 24
Install the original oil pan with a new oil pan gasket using the original bolts.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lbs.)
39.
Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
40.
Fill the transmission with CVT fluid.
41.
Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

For a listing of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V
battery refer to the ESM: ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER
SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION >
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUIRED
42.
Perform Additional Service when replacing the control valve.

For Additional Service Required Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11B > BASIC
INSPECTION > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL
VALVE.
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A.
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
31705-50X0B
1
08911-2401A
1
Manual Plate Spring Washer
08915-1401A
1
Gasket-Oil Pan
31397-50X0A
1
Strainer
CVT Assembly (1)
31728-50X0A
31020-50X1A
1
1
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (2) (3)
Additional Engagement Tool ORings (4)
WASHER-DRAIN
(CVT Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket)
Lens Swab packet
999MP-CV0NS3
As needed
J-52273-1
As needed
11026-31X00
1
J-51963
(5)
Valve Assembly-Control
(Control Valve)
Manual Plate Nut
(1)
If the CVT is being replaced, no other parts in the table above, except NS-3 CVT fluid
or equivalent, are needed.
(2)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid 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.
(3)
For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid must be used. For customer pay
repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid or equivalent is recommended.
(4)
Engagement tool will initially come with 10 O-rings. Additional O-rings are available
from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
(5)
Shop supplies.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
If belt inspection shows signs of belt slip, NG
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
Replace CVT Assembly
PFP
OP CODE
(2)
DIA
ZE
32
JD01AA
(1)
JD023A
CVT Belt Inspect - NG
(1)
SYM
JX36AA
FRT
(2)
1.1
Reference the Electronic Parts Catalog and use the CVT Assembly as the Primary
Failed Part (PFP).
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
If belt condition shows no signs of belt slip, OK
DESCRIPTION
CVT Belt Inspect - OK
Replace Control Valve
(Valve Body)
(1)
(2)
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
JX37AA
(1)
JD48AA
FRT
0.4
ZE
32
(2)
Reference the Electronic Parts Catalog and use the Control Valve Assembly as the
Primary Failed Part (PFP).
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
May 6, 2019
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DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
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