NTB18-055d
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Public Details for: NTB18-055d
Cvt fluid level quick check gauge this bulletin has been amended. See amendment history on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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Classification: Reference: AT18-005d Date: NTB18-055d March 13, 2020 CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2018 Altima Sedan (L33) 2019-2020 Altima (L34) – Non-Turbo 2016-2020 Maxima (A36) 2015-2020 Murano (Z52) – Non-Hybrid 2013-2020 Pathfinder (R52) – Non-Hybrid 2015-2017 Quest (E52) 2014-2020 Rogue (T32) – Non-Hybrid 2017-2020 Rogue Sport (J11) 2017-2019 Sentra (B17) – Turbo APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT 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. 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. 1/7 SPECIAL TOOLS CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) TP180561 Figure 1 CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release (J-52611) Figure 2 2/7 NTB18-055d 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 and Figure 4 is the same as the one shown in Figure 2, but looks slightly different. 8. Squeeze the tool toward the cap, and then slightly lift the cap (see Figure 3). Squeeze 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 3/7 NTB18-055d 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 4/7 NTB18-055d 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. TP180558 TP180557 Figure 6 With the vehicle in PARK and the engine running, insert tool J-51155 into the pipe. Make sure to use the correct handle position (refer to Table A). Blue Red TP180559 TP180558 Figure 7 5/7 NTB18-055d Table A Model Level (mm) Handle Position 2013-2018 Altima Sedan (QR25) 23-30 Blue 2013-2018 Altima Sedan (VQ35) 14-22 Red 2019-2020 Altima (PR25 - Non-Turbo ONLY) 19-26 Red 2016-2020 Maxima 14-22 Red 2015-2020 Murano (Non-hybrid) 14-22 Red 2013-2020 Pathfinder (Non-hybrid) 14-22 Red 2015-2017 Quest 14-22 Red 2014-2020 Rogue (U.S. and Japan built) (VIN starts with “5N” or “JN”) (Non-hybrid) 44-51 Blue 2015-2020 Rogue (Korea built) (VIN starts with “KN”) (Non-hybrid) 50-57 Blue 2017-2020 Rogue Sport 10-17 Blue 2017-2019 Sentra (MR16 - Turbo ONLY) 10-17 Blue 12. Inspect tool J-51155 to determine the CVT fluid level in millimeters, and then compare the reading to the specifications in Table A above. 60 mm 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). 6/7 NTB18-055d AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION August 3, 2018 NTB18-055 Original bulletin published November 5, 2018 NTB18-055a Steps 1 and 2 revised March 20, 2019 NTB18-055b APPLIED VEHICLES and Table A amended, the picture of tool J-51155 moved to page 2, and tool J-52611 added May 31, 2019 NTB18-055c APPLIED VEHICLES and Table A amended March 13, 2020 NTB18-055d APPLIED VEHICLES and Table A amended 7/7 NTB18-055d