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Classification:
Reference:
Date:
AT18-006c
ITB18-026c
March 13, 2020
CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2013 JX35 (L50)
2014-2020 QX60 (L50) – Non-Hybrid
APPLIED VIN and DATE: 2013 JX35 built AFTER 5N1AL0M(* *)DC 343902 and March 26, 2013
2014-2020 QX60 All
SERVICE INFORMATION
Special tools CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) and CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release (J-52611)
are now available (see page 2).
Each dealer has been shipped one each of these tools.
Additional tools can be obtained from Tech•Mate at 1-800-662-2001.
Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on page 3 to determine how to perform a CVT fluid quick level
check.
Infiniti 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 Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155)
TP180561
Figure 1
CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release (J-52611)
Figure 2
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspect CVT Fluid Level
NOTE:

Steps 1 through 6 will ensure that CVT fluid is properly distributed throughout the CVT.

A video on how to use tool J-52611 is available on nissantechmate.com: On the home page, type
“J-52611” in the search window, select “Enter” on your keyboard, and then select Charge Pipe Cap
Release Tool.
1.
Park the vehicle on level ground (engine running, parking brake set).
2.
Using CONSULT III plus (C-III plus), ensure that the CVT fluid operating temperature is within the range
of 170°F-180°F (77°C-82°C).
3.
Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds.
4.
Shift the transmission into DRIVE for 5 seconds.
5.
Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds.
6.
Shift the transmission into PARK.
7.
Install special tool CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release
(J-52611) where shown in Figure 3.

See page 2, SPECIAL TOOLS.
NOTE: The tool shown in Figure 3 & Figure 4 is the same
as the one shown in Figure 2, but looks slightly different.
Squeeze
8.
Squeeze the tool toward the cap, and then slightly lift the
cap (see Figure 3).
NOTE:

The cap’s locking tab is unlocked while squeezing.

Notice the gap between the cap and charging pipe in
Figure 4.
Cap
J-52611
Figure 3
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9.
Remove tool J-52611 from the cap.
Gap
Charging
pipe
Figure 4
10.
Pull to remove the cap from the charging pipe.

Tool CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) can
now be used to determine the CVT fluid level.
Figure 5
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
The handle on tool J-51155 has two
positions – Red and Blue. Refer to Table
A on the next page for the correct position
for a given vehicle.
Red
Blue
11.
Figure 6
OK
NG
With the vehicle in PARK and the engine
running, insert tool J-51155 into the pipe.

TP180558
TP180557
Make sure to use the correct handle position
(refer to Table A).
Blue
Red
TP180559
TP180558
Figure 7
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Table A
MODEL
LEVEL (MM)
HANDLE POSITION
2013 JX35
(See APPLIED VIN and DATE on page 1)
14-22
Red
2014-2020 QX60 (non-Hybrid)
60 mm
12. Inspect the oil level quick check gauge to
determine the CVT oil level in millimeters
and compare the reading to the
specifications in Table A, above.
10 mm
TP180560
Figure 8
ADJUST CVT FLUID LEVEL
13. Adjust the fluid level from the bottom of the CVT according to the procedure in the Electronic Service
Manual (ESM).
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Published DATE
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
August 15, 2018
ITB18-026
Original bulletin published
November 5, 2018
ITB18-026a
March 20, 2019
ITB18-026b
March 13, 2020
ITB18-026c
Steps 1 and 2 revised
Table A amended, the picture of tool J-51155 moved to
page 2, and tool J-52611 added
APPLIED VEHICLES and Table A amended
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