NTB21-083

Classification:
Reference:
AT21-007
Date:
NTB21-083
September 16, 2021
DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813 AND/OR P0841
STORED IN THE TCM
2019-2020 Altima (L34)
APPLIED VEHICLES:
PR25DD
APPLIED ENGINE:
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: RE0F10D
IF YOU CONFIRM
One or more of the following DTCs are stored:
P0776, P2813, P0841, P17F0, P17F1
HINT:
 If DTCs other than those listed above are stored, this bulletin does not apply.

If the customer states the engine stalled while going from 'P' or N' range to 'R' or 'D'
range, this bulletin does not apply.

If DTC P17F0 and/or P17F1 are the only DTCs stored and there is no customer
complaint of judder, this bulletin does not apply.
ACTION
See Repair Flow Chart on page 2 to confirm if this bulletin applies.
HINT: The following pages must be printed and attached to the Repair Order (RO):
1. Clutch Total End Play Calculation (step 93 on page 60)
2. Current Calibration Data (step 138 on page 80)
3. New Calibration Data (step 154 on page 81)
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.
Are one or more of the following DTCs stored?
P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P0841
No
Yes
Is P17F0 and/or P17F1 the only DTC stored
AND
there is no customer complaint of judder?
Yes
No
Customer states the engine stalled while going
from “P” or “N” range to “R” or “D” range?
Yes
This bulletin does not
apply
Refer to ASIST for
further diagnostic
information.
No
Does P17F0 exist?
Yes
No
Evidence of CVT belt slippage?
Yes
Pages 14 - 17
a. Replace the sub-assembly. Page 18
No
And then
Install a new control valve only
b. Install a new control valve. Page 73
Page 73
Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL VALVE. Page 80
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Table of Contents

Required Tools / Materials………………………………………………..….……
page 4

Essential Tools………………………………………...……………………….…..
page 4

Weights……………………………………………………………………………… page 6

Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly……………………………

Control Valve Removal and CVT Belt Inspection………………………………. page 9

CVT Assembly Removal………………………………………………...………...

Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and
Oil Filter……………………………………………………………………………... page 21

Clean the CVT Case Surfaces…...…………………….....................................
page 29

Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area………………………………………………………………………………….
page 30

New Oil Pump Installation………….………………………………………….….
page 32

Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt (sub-assembly)……………….….
page 34

Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection………………… page 57

Clean the Converter Housing Passages………………………………………… page 63

CVT Reassembly………………………………………………………...………...
page 65

Control Valve, Strainer and Pan Installation……………………………...……..
page 73

Install the CVT Assembly………………………………………………………….
page 79

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE…….….…. page 80

PARTS INFORMATION…………………………………………………………… page 86

CLAIMS INFORMATION………………………………………………………….. page 88
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Required Tools / Materials
B.

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







Cherry picker / engine hoist / lifting arm (never handle replacement CVT
sub-assembly by hand)
Strap or chain to lift and lower CVT and sub-assembly
Petroleum jelly or equivalent
Extendable magnet
Large clean surface / 1 to 2 work tables
Vernier calipers
Brake cleaner or equivalent solvent
90% Isopropyl alcohol
Lens swab
Plastic scraper
Essential Tools
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com,
or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
J-50255
CVT Service Tool Kit
J-50818
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
J-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge
J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator
J-50271
Gauge Block
J-8092
Driver Handle
J-52284
Output Seal Installer
Figure 1
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J-52283
CVT Case Differential
Seal Installer
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Essential Tools (continued)
C.
J-51959
Guide Pins
Figure 2
To avoid personal injury or vehicle damage, always handle the CVT and component
assemblies carefully and with the appropriate lifting tools.
J-51595-1
CVT Lifting Eye/Swivel Assembly
J-51595
CVT lifter bracket
Figure 3
J-52082
Lifting Fixture (side cover)
J-52082-2
Figure 4
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Tech Cam J-51951
Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)
Figure 5

D.
Remove protective
film before first use
Additional Tech Cam J-51951 kits or components are available from Tech•Mate.
Weights
 CVT assembly: 300 lbs. approximately
 CVT sub-assembly: 65 lbs. approximately
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Repairs performed for this bulletin require CONSULT-III plus diagnostic
result reporting function-setting to be ON and Diagnosis (All Systems) to be performed. If
not done, it may result in a repair being non-warrantable.
E.
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.
To avoid damage to the CVT:



Wash and clean the exterior of the CVT assembly prior to disassembling to prevent
debris and contamination from entering.
Cover all air breather and drive shaft holes to prevent water intrusion.
Make sure all parts are clean prior to assembling / installing to prevent debris and
contamination from entering.
HINT:
 Refrigerating oil seals may help in assembly (axle and T/C seals).
 Unpack service parts just before installation.
 Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on the torque converter housing and side
cover of the CVT and allow to soak to help with disassembly.

Store the related parts that have
been removed separately to prevent
being mixed up; small cups can be
used.
 Unpack service parts just before
installation.
Figure 6
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HINT: The CVT unit wiring harness
connector will be reused during this
procedure. The wiring harness can be
disconnected from the control valve at the
wiring harness connector and remain in the
CVT.
Figure 7
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Control Valve Removal and CVT Belt Inspection
1.
Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
Balance
4
Fade
2.
Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
3.
Remove the control valve.
5
6
Speed Sen. Vol.

Place the transmission gear selector in Neutral before lifting the vehicle.

Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE - TRANSAXLE &
TRANSMISSION - CVT: RE0F10D - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVE
HINT: The number ‘7’ is on the head of all bolts that need to be removed for control
valve removal. Do not remove any bolt that does not have the number ‘7’.
To prevent damage to the CVT, never allow any chemicals or fluids other than NS-3
CVT fluid or equivalent to enter the CVT assembly. Never allow any foreign debris,
dust, dirt, etc. to enter the CVT assembly.

For additional information, see video # 544: “CVT Belt Inspection”. This video is
located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
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Exploded View
(Total of 9 bolts)
Figure 8
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4.
Secure the passenger (RH) front tire
with a suitable strap, so that it cannot
rotate.

5.
This will assist in making the belt
turn.
Mark the driver (LH) tire with a suitable
marking.

This will ensure all 360° of the belt
are inspected.
Figure 9
6.
Using borescope J-51951 with its
mirror attachment, insert the camera
lens between the CVT case and pulley
(Figure 10 and Figure 11).
Belt
Pulley
Case
 Insert the lens approximately seven
(7) inches, and then view the side
of the belt that contacts the pulley.
HINT:
 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 on page 85.

Figure 10
Before inspecting, make sure the
batteries in the camera handle and
LCD monitor are charged.
Camera
flexible tube
Front
Figure 11
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Inspect
these sides
Do not inspect
these sides
Figure 12
7.
Inspect the entire side of the belt by,
slowly and carefully, turning the driver
front tire one full rotation in the forward
direction.

Holding the borescope with one
hand allows for turning the tire with
the other hand (Figure 13).

Reference the Figures on pages
14 through 17 for a comparison
of an OK and NG belt condition.
HINT: If the tire rotates in the rearward
direction, the camera lens may be
caught between the belt and pulley.
Figure 13
 If the inspection result is OK, inspect the other side of the belt in step 8 on
page 13.
 If the inspection result is NG, replace the CVT sub-assembly (page 18) and
control valve (page 73).
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8.
Pulley
Insert the camera lens in the second
location, where shown in Figure 14,
and then perform step 7 again.
Front
Figure 14

If the inspection result is OK on both sides of the belt, replace the control valve
(page 73).

If the inspection result is NG, replace the CVT sub-assembly (page 18) and
control valve (page 73).
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Figure 15: New belt
Figure 16: Close-up of section to be inspected
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Pictures in Figure 17 and Figure 18 were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
Visual
lines
Figure 17: Belt is OK
OK
Visual
lines
Figure 18: Belt is OK
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NG
Scuffing
Figure 19: Example of NG belt
NG
Lines
“smeared”
Figure 20: Example of NG belt
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A.
Pictures in Figure 21-Figure 23 were taken with borescope J-51951.
NG
Figure 21: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 22: Example of NG belt
NG
Figure 23: Example of NG belt
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CVT Assembly Removal
Overview of Sub-assembly Repair
Steps 1-15 below are an overview of the CVT sub-assembly repair. The procedure for this
bulletin continues on the next page with step 9.
1. Apply rust penetrant as necessary to the dowel pins on the converter
housing side and sub-assembly side cover
2. Remove the CVT from the vehicle
3. Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and
Oil Filter
4. Clean the CVT case surfaces
5. Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area
6. Check initial pulley movement characteristics
7. New Pump Installation
8. Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt
9. Confirm shift selector movement
10. Recheck new pulley movement characteristics matches that of the original
assembly
11. Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
12. Clean the Converter Housing Passages
13. CVT Reassembly
14. Control Valve, Strainer, and Pan Installation
15. Install the CVT Assembly
HINT: For additional information review video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley
Replacement”.

This video is located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab
in Virtual Academy.
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9.
Temporarily install the oil pan gasket and oil pan with four (4) oil pan bolts at the
corners of the oil pan, hand tight (Figure 24).
HINT: It is not necessary for the control valve to be installed, a new one will be
installed later in the service procedure.
Oil pan
bolts (4)
Figure 24
10.
Remove the CVT from the vehicle.

On AWD models, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > CVT:
RE0F10D > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY >
AWD

On FWD models, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE >
TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10D > UNIT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
To avoid seal damage or deformation on AWD vehicles, use extreme care when
moving the axle in or out of the transfer case assembly. Properly support and guide
the axle.
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11.
Place the CVT on a workbench with
the oil pan side down.
To prevent deformation to the oil pan,
use wood or plastic blocks to keep the
CVT steady.
12.
Remove the torque converter.
Figure 25
13.
Drain the torque converter.
Torque
Converter
Figure 26
Primary speed
sensor
14.
Remove the primary speed sensor.
HINT: The speed sensor will be
reused.
Figure 27
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Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and Oil Filter
15.
Remove all 23 converter housing
mounting bolts (Figure 28).
HINT:

These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused.

Use a short socket on the bolts
indicated by .
Apply rust penetrant to the dowel
pin if needed.

Dowel Pin
Figure 28
16.
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
J-51923 at the cut-out areas similar to the one, as shown in Figure 29 and
Figure 30.
To avoid damage to the vehicle DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the
converter housing from the CVT case.
J-25721-A
-----
J-50255-UPD
-----
J-51923
One of three
cutout areas
Figure 29
Figure 30
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17.
Note the location of the pin, as shown in Figure 31 and Figure 32.
HINT: This pin can slip out during movement of the CVT while the converter housing
is removed.
Figure 32
Figure 31
18.
Remove the O-ring from the input
shaft.

This O-ring will be replaced
with a new one.
O-ring
Figure 33
19.
Carefully remove the reduction gear assembly (Figure 34).
20.
Carefully remove the differential assembly (Figure 35).
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 34
Figure 35
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21.
Remove the following oil seals using
suitable tools:
To avoid damage to the seal bore
surfaces, use care when removing the
seals.
a. CVT case differential side oil seal
(drive shaft seal, Figure 36).
Figure 36
b. Torque converter seal (Figure 37).
Figure 37
c. Converter housing differential
side oil seal (drive shaft seal,
Figure 38).
Figure 38
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22.
Baffle plate
A nuts (2)
Remove the two (2) nuts from baffle
plate A, and then remove baffle
plate A (Figure 39).
To avoid damaging the nuts, use a
6-pt 10 mm socket.
Baffle
plate A
Figure 39
23.
Remove the oil pump chain, driven sprocket and drive sprocket as one assembly
(Figure 40).

Spread the snap ring to remove the sprocket (Figure 41).
HINT: The drive sprocket has a specific top and bottom. Keep the sprockets and
chain together after removal.
Drive sprocket
Driven sprocket
Snap ring
Oil pump chain
Figure 41
Figure 40
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Thrust washer
24.
Remove the pump cover (dummy
cover) thrust washer (Figure 42).

This thrust washer will be reused.
Dummy cover
Figure 42
Snap ring
25.
Remove the oil pump snap ring
(Figure 43).

Lightly push the ends of the snap
ring together, rotate one side
upwards while pulling the snap
ring towards the pump opening.
Figure 43
26.
Remove the two (2) oil pump bracket
bolts, and then remove the oil pump
bracket (Figure 44).
Oil pump
bracket
Oil pump
bracket bolts (2)
Figure 44
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Baffle plate B
bolts (3)
27.
Remove the three (3) bolts from baffle
plate B, and then remove baffle
plate B (Figure 45).
Baffle
plate B
Figure 45
28.
Remove the two (2) bolts from baffle
plate C, and then remove baffle
plate C (Figure 46).
Baffle
plate C
29.
Remove the five (5) dummy cover
bolts, and then remove the dummy
cover (Figure 47).
Baffle plate C
bolts (2)
HINT:
 These bolts will be reused.
Figure 46

Lift the dummy cover from the sides ONLY. Do NOT lift from the input shaft
(Figure 47). This can lift the clutch pack out.

Do NOT remove the lathe cut seals (white seals in Figure 48) from the dummy
cover. These seals will be reused.

Lathe cut seals must be in their correct positions during final assembly to
prevent drivability issues.
Dummy
cover
Dummy cover
bolts (5)
Do not lift here
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
Dummy
cover
Figure 47
Figure 48
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30.
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
Remove the thrust bearing from the
clutch assembly bore (Figure 49).
HINT:
 Take care when removing the
thrust bearing so that the lathe cut
seals are not knocked out of their
grooves.


Thrust bearing
The thrust bearing has two
different sides. As the thrust
bearing is removed, note the thrust
bearing orientation so that the new
bearing can be installed in the
same orientation.
Secondary
speed sensor
Figure 49
This bearing will not be reused.
31.
Wipe any metallic debris from the face
of the secondary speed sensor
(Figure 49).
32.
Remove the oil pump as follows:
Oil pan gasket
surface
Top of
CVT
a. Remove the fitting bolt located
above the left rear corner of the oil
pan gasket surface (Figure 50).
Fitting bolt
Figure 50
Oil Pump
bolts (3)
b. Remove the three (3) oil pump
Allen®-head bolts, and remove the
oil pump (Figure 51).

Do NOT discard the Allen®head bolts. These bolts will be
reused.

A new oil pump will be installed
later in this bulletin.
Figure 51
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33.
CVT fluid filter
cover bolts
Remove the CVT fluid filter as follows:
a. Remove the four (4) bolts and then
remove the CVT fluid filter cover
(Figure 52).

These bolts will be reused.
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 52
b. Remove the CVT fluid filter with
grommet seal and O-ring seal
(Figure 53).
Fluid filter

Do not reuse the oil filter and
seal. They will be replaced
later.

The grommet seal is fitted to
the bottom end of the filter and
is included with the
replacement filter (Figure 54).
O-ring seal
Figure 53
Grommet
Seal
Figure 54
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Clean the CVT Case Surfaces
34.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case and torque converter housing.

A plastic scraper can be used.
To prevent debris from entering the CVT and causing damage:
35.

DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.

Use brake cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint free towel only.

Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving
holes (Figure 55 and Figure 56).
Clean the dowel pins and dowel pin receiving holes of any rust and debris (Figure 55
and Figure 56).
HINT: Use a small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of the dowel pin
holes. DO NOT SCRAPE THE CVT CASE mating surfaces.
Clean dowel pin
receiving holes
Dowel pin
Figure 56
Figure 55
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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 or a suitable cleaning solvent and compressed air will
be used to clean out the oil passages in the CVT assembly.
To prevent debris from entering your eyes and causing personal injury, wear eye / face
protection when using compressed air and cleaning fluids, and regulate the air pressure up
to a maximum of 75 PSI.
36.
Clean the area where the CVT fluid
filter fits (Figure 57).

37.
Clean within
this area
Make sure the old filter grommet
seal is removed (Figure 54).
Clean the fluid passages to and from
the filter (Figure 57).
Fluid
passages
Figure 57
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38.
Use brake cleaner in all oil passages of the CVT case where shown in Figure 58.

39.
Do not spray brake cleaner into the clutch pack.
Apply compressed air in the same passages.
To avoid being struck by debris, do not stand in front of the passages while using
compressed air.
Figure 58
Apply cleaner, and then
75 PSI maximum air
pressure in these
passages.
Air pressure comes out
of these passages.
Figure 59
40.
Temporarily install the fluid filter cover.
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New Oil Pump Installation
41.
Oil Pump
bolts (3)
Install the new oil pump using the
three (3) original Allen®-head bolts
(Figure 60).

Finger tighten the Allen®-head
bolts at this time.

The oil pump kit includes a new oil
pump, O-ring, and snap ring.
Figure 60
Fitting bolt
42.
Place a new O-ring on the fitting bolt,
and then coat the O-ring with CVT
fluid (Figure 61).
O-ring
Figure 61
43.
Install the fitting bolt finger tight
(Figure 62).
Fitting
bolt
Figure 62
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44.
45.
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, 156 – 182.4 in-lb)

Fitting bolt torque: 26.0 – 30.0 N•m (2.65 – 3.06 kg-m, 19.2 – 22.1 ft-lb)
Install the new snap ring (Figure 63).
Snap ring
Figure 63
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Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt (sub-assembly)
Review video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement” and fast forward to minute
marker 3:14. This video is located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in
Virtual Academy.
46.
Temporarily install the dummy cover
with three (3) bolts, finger tight
(Figure 64).
IMPORTANT:


Do not install the thrust bearing to
the clutch assembly bore at this
time.
If the cover does not sit flush,
continue to Dummy Cover
Troubleshooting, below.
Otherwise, skip to step 53 on
page 36.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 64
Dummy Cover Troubleshooting

If the dummy cover does not sit flush, the clutch pack may not be fully seated.

Figure 65 shows the clutch pack
fully seated.

The clutch pack is not fully seated
if it is not below the surface that the
dummy cover bolts to.

To fully seat the clutch pack, follow
the instructions in steps 47-51 on
pages 35-36.
Clutch pack
seated correctly
HINT: Always handle the clutch
pack by the input shaft.
Surface dummy
cover seats on
Figure 65
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Dummy cover
47.
Remove the dummy cover.
Figure 66
Clutch pack
48.
Pull 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 67
Clutch pack
Clutch pack layers
49.
Using an appropriate tool, gently align
the layers of the clutch pack.

The bottom of the clutch pack is
shown in Figure 68.
Appropriate
tool
Align layers
Figure 68
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50.
Reinsert the entire clutch pack while
holding the input shaft.
51.
Gently jiggle the input shaft until the
clutch pack seats below the case lip.

If the clutch pack does not seat,
rotate back and forth from the input
shaft and jiggle.

If the clutch pack still does not
seat, repeat from step 48 on
page 35.
Input shaft
Clutch pack
Figure 69
52.
Temporarily install the dummy cover with three (3) bolts, finger tight.
53.
Temporarily install the converter
housing onto the CVT case with three
(3) bolts finger tight (Figure 70).
Bolts
To prevent CVT damage 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.
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Converter housing
Figure 70
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54.
Rotate the CVT case so that the
converter housing faces down and
side-cover faces up.



CVT lifter bracket J-51595 and
CVT Lifting Eye/Swivel Assembly
J-51595-1 can be used for this step
(Figure 72).
Use plastic or wood blocks to
support the CVT while rotating to
prevent contact with the manual
shaft and damage to the CVT
(Figure 71). The manual shaft is
longer than the oil pan mating
surface.
Manual shaft
Figure 71
CVT Lifting Eye/Swivel
Assembly J-51595-1
To avoid damage to the CVT, note
the location of the terminal
connector harness so that the
terminal connector harness does
not become pinched between the
CVT case and the work bench or
supporting blocks.
CVT Lifter Bracket J-51595
Figure 72
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55.
Rotate the primary pulley by hand to
check the pulley’s rotational
characteristics.
IMPORTANT: Remember the pulley’s
rotational characteristics. This will be
used as a reference after the new side
cover pulleys and belt assembly (subassembly) have been installed.
Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
Figure 73
To avoid personal injury, do not
place fingers between the pulley and
the CVT case or they may become
pinched.
Do not place fingers
under pulley
Figure 74
Side cover
fixing bolts
(19)
56.
Remove the nineteen (19) side cover
fixing bolts (Figure 75).

These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused.
Figure 75
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HINT: When working with the sub assembly
install, uninstall, and bracket
attachment, it is critical that the CVT
and sub-assembly are level. If not
level, the pulleys and bearings can sit
slightly at an angle and will hinder
installation.
57.
Remove the six (6) pulley bracket
bolts (Figure 76).
 These bolts will be reinstalled to
the original pulley and belt subassembly.
58.
Attach universal Lifting Fixture J52082 with spacers J-52082-2 to the
side cover, as shown in Figure 77.
Pulley bracket
bolts (6)
Figure 76
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 77.
c. Install the Lifting Fixture to the CVT case at the 6 bolt holes shown in Figure 76.
d. Tighten the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture finger tight in the following order:
1. Tighten the lower six (6) wing-nut bolts.
2. Tighten the two (2) joint to triangle brackets.
3. Tighten the top 2 wing-nut bolts, and then proceed to step 59 on page 40.
Use caution when attaching the side cover to avoid cross threading and damage to
the lifting fixture.
Triangle
bracket
Top wing-nut
bolt
Lower wing-nut
bolt
Lifting Fixture J-52082
Longer legs
Triangle
bracket joint
Figure 77
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Guide Pin
59.
Install the two (2) CVT Assembly
Guide Pins (J-51959 - Guide Pins) as
shown in Figure 78 and Figure 79.

Dowel Pin
Pins
The Guide Pins must be located
next to the dowel pins.
Figure 78
Dowel Pin
Guide Pin
Figure 79
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60.
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.
61.
Loosen the side cover with a slide hammer at the three (3) locations (tool location
marks) shown in Figure 80.

Rotate between the three (3) locations on the side cover until the CVT case
separates from the sub-assembly. This can take more than one rotation to loosen
the sealant.
To avoid damage to the CVT, DO NOT use a prybar, chisel, etc. to separate the side
cover from the CVT case.
HINT: Apply rust penetrant to the two (2) dowel pins as needed.
Tool location marks
Figure 80 shows a similar side
cover and is for reference only
Dowel
pin
Dowel
pin
Figure 80
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62.
Raise the Lifting Fixture to remove the
“side cover with pulleys and belt
assembly” (sub-assembly) from the
CVT case (Figure 81).
Subassembly
To avoid damage to the primary speed
sensor, make sure it is removed from
the sub-assembly.

The speed sensor will be reused.

DO NOT discard the speed sensor.

This sub-assembly will not be
reused.
Figure 81
63.
Remove the lifting fixture from the sub-assembly.

64.
Reinstall all six (6) original bolts into the old sub-assembly.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case (Figure 82) that the subassembly was just separated from (a plastic scraper can be used).

Confirm that the dowel pins have remained in the CVT case. If not, remove them
from the sub-assembly and reattach them back to the CVT case.
HINT: The Guide Pins can be temporarily removed for cleaning purposes.
To prevent debris from entering the CVT and causing damage:



DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
Use brake cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
Make sure rust and debris have been removed from the dowel pins and receiving
holes.
Mating surfaces
Figure 82
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65.
Replace the O-ring on the CVT case
side with a new one (Figure 83).

Coat the O-ring with CVT fluid
before installing.
O-ring
Figure 83
66.
Remove the thrust bearing from the
planetary carrier plate (Figure 84).

This thrust bearing will be
reused. DO NOT discard.
HINT: If not found on the planetary
carrier plate, the thrust bearing may
still be attached to the primary pulley.
Thrust bearing
Figure 84
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67.
Rotate the shift select lever counterclockwise to the “L” range position
(Figure 85), so that the parking pawl is at its lowest position (Figure 86).
Parking
pawl
Shift select lever
Figure 85
68.
Figure 86
Attach the Lifting Fixture to the new sub-assembly, and then raise the sub-assembly
out of the shipping box.

First, remove the six (6) bolts from the new sub-assembly, and then remove their
O-rings before installing the Lifting Fixture.
 These bolts will be reused.
 These O-rings will not be reused.
To avoid damage to the side cover, start the lifting fixture bolts by hand.

Refer to the Sub-assembly Lifting Fixture procedure on page 39 for correct Lifting
Fixture installation.
Lifting Fixture
Sub-assembly
Figure 87
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69.
Apply one continuous 2.0 mm diameter bead of sealant along the center of the CVT
case side mating surface (Figure 88).
Sealant:
 Loctite 5460 (see PARTS INFORMATION on page 86).
 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.
To prevent possible leaks, be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant. If the
sealant has been disturbed or contaminated in any way before case assembly,
thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case and restart from step 69.
Figure 88
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70.
Install the original thrust bearing on the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly
(Figure 89).
HINT:
 The thrust bearing surface must lay flush with the primary pulley. Any additional
height will affect the total end play that is measured later in this procedure.

The thrust bearing has two sides. Reference Figure 90 for bearing orientation.

Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing
to hold it in place on the primary pulley.
Primary pulley
Thrust bearing; must sit
flush with primary pulley
surface
Thrust bearing
Figure 90
Figure 89
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71.
Coat the primary pulley bearing, secondary pulley gear teeth, and the secondary
bearing with CVT fluid prior to installation (Figure 91 and Figure 92).
HINT: DO NOT drip any CVT fluid onto the sealant.
The following figures are for reference only and may or may not have the sealant in
place or have the old sealant removed. Clean the surfaces and apply sealant when
and where instructed.
Coat these
surfaces with
CVT fluid
Output gear
Figure 91
72.
Figure 92
While lowering the sub-assembly, route the Guide Pins into the appropriate CVT bolt
holes, one at a time (the Guide Pins are different lengths for easy assembly).
HINT: DO NOT allow the output gear to contact the lubrication tube when the side
cover is positioned over the guide pins (Figure 93 and Figure 94).
Lubrication
tube
Figure 93
Figure 94
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F.
IMPORTANT:
Before continuing, it is recommended that you review and understand the instructions on
pages 48 through 52.
The sub-assembly will lower into the CVT case without applying extra vertical force.
IF THE SUB-ASSEMBLY DOES NOT LOWER COMPLETELY,
INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
! PHYSICAL
Key Technique: Raise to remove weight on interference, adjust as necessary, and
then lower again.
Use the “visual gap size” below (Figure 95 and Figure 96), between the sub-assembly and
the CVT case, to determine the cause of interference.
44 mm - Page 49
38 mm - Page 50
CASE GAP = ?
19 mm - Page 51
6 mm Page 52
Figure 95
Case gap
Figure 96
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73.
Carefully, lower the Lifting Fixture to install the sub-assembly into the CVT case until a
38 mm (1.5 inch) gap is present between the sub-assembly and CVT case
(Figure 101 on page 50).

Look into the bearing bore to confirm the output gear is centered (Figure 98).

Place hands on top of the sub-assembly to keep it level and guide it into the
CVT case.

If the sub-assembly will not lower farther than 44 mm (1.75 inches) the
output gear did not clear the bearing bore (Figure 97).
Sub-assembly will not lower past 44 mm (1.75 inches)?

Interference is present between the output gear and bearing bore.
Sub-assembly
44 mm (1.75
inch) gap
CVT case
Output gear
Bearing bore
Output gear
Figure 97
Bearing bore
CVT case
Figure 98
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In the following steps be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant or a leak may
occur. If the sealant has been disturbed or contaminated in any way, remove the sealant
completely and restart from step 69 on page 45.
74.
Align the parking rod with the parking pawl as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 74 while there is a 38 mm (1.5 inch) gap between the
sub-assembly and CVT case (Figure 101).
a) Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the parking
rod to the highest position.
b) Use a magnet to align the parking rod in the CVT case (
in Figure 100) with the
opening in the parking pawl (
in Figure 99) in the side cover.
HINT: If the parking rod is not located correctly it will keep the case from lowering.
The following figures are for reference only.
Side cover
Parking pawl
Parking rod
Pocket
magnet
Figure 99
CVT case
Figure 100
Sub-assembly
38 mm (1.5
inch) gap
CVT case
Figure 101
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75.
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 102) or are at an angle, a gap of 19 mm (0.75 inches) may be
present.
 As needed, level the sub-assembly as it is lowered into the CVT case to help
the primary and the secondary pulley bearings align in their bores.
 MINOR LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS with limited weight on the sub-assembly
will help the installation. Vertical force is not needed.
 Once the sub-assembly is LEVEL, the primary and the secondary pulley
bearings will smoothly align while lowering.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 19 mm (0.75 inches)?

If this occurs Do NOT force the sub-assembly into the case.
a.
Raise the sub-assembly slightly.
b.
Level the sub-assembly (visually check the gap between case and subassembly 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 engage the dowel pins and a 6 mm (0.25 inch) gap is between the
sub-assembly and CVT case.
Sub-assembly
Primary
pulley bearing
19 mm (0.75
inch) gap
Secondary
pulley bearing
Bearing bore
CVT Case
Bearing bore
Figure 102
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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.
76.
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.
To avoid personal injury, ensure your fingers are not between the CVT case and the
sub-assembly. They may become pinched while seating the components together.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 6 mm (0.25 inches)?
If the sub-assembly will not lower past 6 mm (0.25 inches), the primary pulley splines are
not aligned.

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into the case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly so the weight is not completely on the
primary pulley splines.
b. Slightly rotate the primary pulley through the bottom of the CVT and then
lower the sub-assembly.
c.
Repeat as needed.
Sub-assembly
Primary pulley
6 mm (0.25
inch) gap
Belt
element
CVT
case
Primary pulley
splines
Touch side of primary
pulley to align splines
Planetary
carrier splines
Do not place fingers
below primary pulley
Figure 103
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Rotate the shift select lever
77.
Confirm the parking rod operation as
follows:
a. Rotate the shift select lever
counterclockwise and confirm that
all detents for each of the P-R-N-D
are felt.
b. Rotate the lever clockwise to return
the rod back to the P position.
c. Are all of the detents felt?
 YES: Proceed to step 78.
Figure 104
 NO: If the lever does not rotate
or if all detents are not felt:
1) Raise the sub-assembly and remove all sealant.
2) Restart from step 69 on page 45.
78. Remove the guide pins.
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79.
Install the new side cover bolts (Figure 105).

Torque the first eight (8) bolts marked as
in the sequence numbered in
Figure 105 below, and then torque the rest of the bolts in a clockwise direction.
 Bolt torque: 45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 19 pieces.
8
4
2
6
Torque un-numbered bolts
in clockwise direction
3
1
5
7
Figure 105
80.
Remove the Lifting Fixture.
81.
Install six (6) new O-rings to the six (6) new pulley bearing retainer bolts that were
removed from the new sub-assembly in step 68 on page 44.
Pulley bearing
retainer bolts (6)
82.
Install the six (6) new pulley bearing
retainer bolts finger tight.

Do not use tools to install.
Figure 106
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83.
Confirm the rotational smoothness of the primary pulley as follows:
a. With a clean hand, access the primary pulley from the bottom of the CVT.
b. Rotate the primary pulley by hand and confirm that the characteristic is the same
as previously checked at step 55 on page 38, prior to removing the original subassembly.

If the rotational characteristic is the same or better, continue to step 84.

If the rotational characteristic is worse (stiffer):
1) Remove the sub-assembly from the CVT case.
2) Wipe and clean the sealant from the CVT case and side cover rim.
3) Restart the procedure from step 69 on page 45.
84.
Torque all six (6) bolts.

Bolt torque: 28 N•m (2.8 kg-m,
20 ft-lb)
Figure 107
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Seal
Installer
85.
86.
87.
Install the CVT case side axle seal
(Figure 108).

Use Seal Installer J-52283 and
Driver Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.
J-8092
Driver Handle
CVT
case
Place the CVT on the work bench
with the side cover facing down on the
bench.
Remove the converter housing, which
was temporarily installed with three (3)
bolts.
Figure 108
Bolts
Converter housing
Figure 109
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Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
IMPORTANT: Using thrust bearings, the clutch total endplay (Figure 110) must always be
adjusted between the clutch drum and the dummy cover when a new sub-assembly is
installed.
There are eight (8) thicknesses of thrust bearings available for total endplay adjustment.

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement”
and fast forward to minute marker 13:22. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
Dummy
cover
CVT case
Total
endplay
Clutch
drum
Thrust
bearing
Figure 110
88.
Clean and then zero the Digital Depth Gauge (part #: J-50272).

Set the Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
89.
Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
90.
Confirm the mating surfaces of the CVT case are clean.
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Oil Pump
91.
Gauge block
Calculate the average clutch assembly
bore depth (D) (Figure 111) as follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.
D
Clutch drum of clutch assembly
Figure 111
Clutch assembly
bore
a. Place the Gauge Block on the
surface where the dummy cover
seats and over the clutch assembly
bore (Figure 112).
HINT:
 This surface is lower than the
CVT case to torque converter
housing surface.

Gauge Block
Figure 112
The clutch assembly should sit
2-3 mm lower than the dummy
cover seat (Figure 113).
Dummy
cover seat
Dummy
cover seat
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not
sitting on the clutch assembly or
against the input shaft.
HINT: If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see Dummy Cover
Troubleshooting on page 34.
Clutch assembly
Figure 113
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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the
Depth Gauge
Gauge Block (Figure 114).
Datum level
HINT: 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
Gauge Block
HINT: Do not measure from the
clutch assembly bore shown in red
(Figure 115).
Figure 114
Do not measure
from this raised step
(highlighted in red).
Measure here; D2
Measure here; D1
Figure 115
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the clutch
assembly bore and write it as D2.
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and write down the calculated value
as D.
D =
(D1 + D2)
-------------2
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
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92.
Clean surfaces
Measure the average dummy cover
Clean
here
height (H) (Figure 117) as follows:
a. Clean the dummy cover surfaces
that contact the CVT case and
thrust bearing (Figure 116).
IMPORTANT: Use brake cleaner
(or equivalent) and a lint-free
towel only. Make sure the brake
cleaner or solvents used are
compatible with local regulations.
b. Place the dummy cover upside
Clean here
down on a work bench, and place
the Gauge Block onto the thrust
Figure 116
bearing surface (Figure 117).
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover (Figure 117).
HINT: 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 it
as H2 (Figure 117).
Gauge Block
Figure 117
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
93.
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 59 and 60 to
calculate for “A”.
D measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ mm
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b. Choose the appropriate bearing from Table A below, based on the Total Endplay (A)
calculated on the previous page (eight 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 the THRUST BEARINGS table on page 90 for Thrust Bearing part
numbers by thickness.
c. Measure and confirm that the selected thrust bearing is the correct thickness before
installing (Figure 118).
d. Circle the thrust bearing part number that was selected in Table A.
Table A
PART #: 314071XZOB
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
A=D-H
BEARING
CLEARANCE (A) THICKNESS
3.87 - 4.07 mm
4.08 - 4.23 mm
4.24 - 4.43 mm
4.44 - 4.58 mm
4.59 - 4.78 mm
4.79 - 4.94 mm
4.95 - 5.09 mm
5.10 - 5.29 mm
3.57
3.75
3.93
4.1
4.28
4.46
4.61
4.79
Figure 118
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94.
Install the thrust bearing flush to the clutch assembly bore (Figure 119, Figure 120,
and Figure 121).

Install the thrust bearing in the area shown in green so that it is centered by the
four tabs.
HINT: The thrust bearing has two sides. Ensure orientation is correct (Figure 119
through Figure 122).
Figure 119
Silver
Silver surface
surface
faces
faces
UPUP
Four Alignment tabs.
(One not shown).
Figure 120
Black surface
faces DOWN
Thrust bearing
This gap should
face down
Incorrect installation
Correct installation
Figure 121
Figure 122
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Clean the Converter Housing Passages
HINT: Remove as much of the CVT and cleaning fluids as possible and clean the related
parts in the following steps.
95.
Remove the baffle plate and
lubrication tube as follows:
Baffle plate
and bolts
a. Remove the three (3) bolts, and
then remove the baffle plate from
the converter housing (Figure 123).
Figure 123
b. Remove the bolt and then remove
the lubrication tube and its bracket
(Figure 124).
Lubrication
tube, bracket,
and bolt
Figure 124
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96.
Clean the oil passages of the converter housing, lubrication tube and dummy cover
with brake cleaner (or equivalent) where shown in Figure 125 through Figure 128
below.
To avoid being struck by debris, do not stand in front of the passages 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 126
Figure 125
Air pressure
comes out here
Apply 75 PSI
maximum air pressure
in these passages
Figure 127
97.
Figure 128
Install the lubrication tube, bracket and bolt, and then the baffle plate with three (3)
bolts (Figure 129 and Figure 130).

Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Baffle plate
and bolts
Lubrication
tube and
bracket
Figure 129
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CVT Reassembly
98.
Install the torque converter seal
(Figure 131).

Place the torque converter housing
flat during installation.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.

The torque converter seal will be
0.5 mm (0.020 inches) below the
bore’s surface when the seal
installer bottoms out.
J-50818
Seal
installer
Figure 131
99.
On AWD models, skip to step 100.
On 2WD vehicles, install the torque
converter housing side axle seal
(Figure 132).

Use Seal Installer J-52284 and
Driver Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.
J-52284
Seal installer
J-8092
Driver
handle
Converter
housing
Figure 132
100. Apply petroleum jelly or equivalent to
the dummy cover’s lathe cut seals
(Figure 133) before installing the
dummy cover to the CVT case.
To prevent drivability issues, confirm
that the lathe cut seals (white seals)
are in their appropriate slots. Carefully
reposition the seals as necessary.
This area must
remain clear
Figure 133
Dummy cover lathe cut
seals (white seals)
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Input shaft
101. Confirm that the input shaft’s lathe cut
seals are in the correct position
(Figure 134).
This area
must remain
clear
To prevent drivability issues, confirm
that the lathe cut seals (white seals)
are in their appropriate slots. Carefully
reposition the seals as necessary. Input shaft lathe cut seals
(white seals) correctly
located in slots
Figure 134
102. Install the dummy cover first, then
baffle plate C, and then the related
bolts finger tight (Figure 135).
IMPORTANT: Visually check that the
dummy cover is fully seated on the
CVT case. If it is not, refer to Dummy
Cover Troubleshooting on page 34.



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.
103. Install baffle plate B and “L” bracket
with the related bolts finger tight
(Figure 136).
Dummy
cover, baffle
plate C, and
bolts
Figure 135
Baffle plate B
and bolts
104. Torque the bolts from steps 102 and
103 in the following order:
2
a. Baffle plate B bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.6
kg-m, 52.2 in-lb)
b. “L” bracket bolts: 25.5 N•m (2.6 kgm, 228 in- lb). Torque 11 and then
22 .
c. Dummy cover and baffle plate C
bolts torque: 19.0 N•m (1.9 kg-m,
168 in-lb)
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and bolts
Figure 136
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Thrust washer
105. Install the thrust washer onto the
dummy cover (Figure 137).

Use petroleum jelly or equivalent to
hold the thrust washer in place.

Make sure the tabs fit into the
holes.
Tabs
Figure 137
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Drive sprocket
Chain
Driven sprocket
106. Install the drive sprocket, driven
sprocket, and chain as an assembly
(Figure 138).

Make sure the raised edge (wider
edge) on the drive sprocket is
facing up (Figure 139).
Figure 138
Raised
edge
Figure 139
a. Expand the snap ring with a suitable
tool, and then push down on the
driven sprocket until it bottoms out
(Figure 140).
Driven
sprocket
Snap ring
ends
b. Release the snap ring and then pull
up on the driven sprocket until the
snap ring locks into its groove.
HINT: A click sound is heard when
the snap ring locks in place.
Figure 140
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107. Install baffle plate A with two (2) nuts
(Figure 141).

Baffle plate
A nuts
Nut torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m,
52.2 in-lb)
Figure 141
O-ring
108. Install a new O-ring on the input shaft
(Figure 142).

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring and
O-ring groove before installing.
Figure 142
109. Install the differential assembly and the reduction gear assembly into the CVT case
(Figure 143 and Figure 144).

Thoroughly clean each assembly before installing.

Apply CVT fluid to the bearings and gear teeth before installing.
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 144
Figure 143
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110. Install the CVT fluid filter and components (Figure 145 and Figure 146).
a) Install a new filter with grommet (one part).
b) Install a new O-ring.
c) Confirm that all components and areas where components fit are thoroughly
clean.
d) Apply CVT fluid to the grommet seal and O-ring before installing.
e) Install the filter cover.
 Bolt torque 4.2 N•m (0.43 kg-m, 37.2 in-lb)
Fluid filter
O-ring seal
Figure 145
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 146
111. Confirm the pin is located in the CVT
case prior to installation of the
converter housing (Figure 147).
Pin
HINT: Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent to keep it in place if
necessary.
Figure 147
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112. Apply one continuous, 2.0 mm (0.8 inch) diameter, bead of pink colored Loctite 5460
Sealant (Figure 148).

Before sealant application, make sure the mating surfaces are clean from oil, dirt,
old sealant, etc. (Figure 148).

See PARTS INFORMATION on page 86.
HINT: Have the converter housing ready for installation prior to applying
the sealant.
HINT:
Start applying sealant where shown, making sure that the starting point and the
ending point are between two 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 148
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113. Install the converter housing onto the CVT case.

Install the twenty three (23) new bolts.
a. Torque the first six (6) bolts with symbol
(Figure 149).
in numbered sequence
b. Torque the remaining bolts with symbol
in numbered sequence.
 Use a short socket on the bolts indicated by this symbol:
 All bolts are 30 mm (1.2 inches) in length.
 Bolt torque: 45.0 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33.2 ft-lb).
o Make sure to torque the bolts in sequence (Figure 149).
Figure 149
114. Clean off the excess sealant.
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Control Valve, Strainer, and Pan Installation
HINT:

Installation steps in this bulletin may contain different style parts than what were
originally installed in the CVT. Pay careful attention, REASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE
IDENTICAL TO DISASSEMBLY.

Confirm that the QR label, control valve, and CD part numbers all match
before installing the control valve (refer to NTB12-103).

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement”
and fast forward to minute marker 20:09. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
HINT: If an oil strainer bracket was
removed, do not reinstall it. An oil strainer
bracket will not be used with the new oil
strainer (Figure 150).
Oil strainer
bracket
Figure 150
115. Install a new lip seal (Figure 151).

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 151
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116. Install the Control Valve with eleven
(11) mounting bolts (Figure 152).
IMPORTANT:
 Leave four (4)
at this step.
25 mm bolts
bolt holes empty

Make sure the wiring harness is
not pinched and routed correctly
(Figure 153 and Figure 154).

54 mm (2.125 inch) long bolt
7 pieces

44 mm (1.73 inch) long bolt
2 pieces

25 mm (1 inch) long bolt
;
2 pieces
HINT: The two (2) 25 mm bolts are
installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kgm, 70 in-lb)
44 mm bolts
;
;
Figure 152
Correctly routed
Incorrectly routed
Figure 153
Figure 154
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117. Replace the metal bracket of the fluid temperature sensor as follows:
HINT: 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 155 and
Figure 156).
Cut the plastic zip tie over the metal bracket to avoid damage to the fluid temperature
sensor.
b. Use the new plastic zip tie from the PARTS INFORMATION on page 86 to attach
the fluid temperature sensor of the terminal connector harness to the fluid
temperature sensor’s new metal bracket.
IMPORTANT:

Secure the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the fluid
temperature sensor (Figure 155 and Figure 156).

Tighten the plastic zip tie.

Cut off the plastic zip tie excess.
Fluid temperature
sensor
Fluid temperature
sensor
Plastic zip tie
located at corner
Figure 155
Fluid temperature
sensor’s metal
bracket
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118. Connect the electrical harness
connector (Figure 157).
Electrical
harness
connector
Figure 157
119. Install the CVT fluid temperature
sensor bracket to the control valve
with one (1) bolt (Figure 158).
HINT: Leave one (1) bolt hole empty
as it will be used to secure the oil
strainer at a later step.
 54 mm (2.125 inch) long bolt.
1 bolt
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb)
Empty bolt hole
Figure 158
120. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts
(Figure 159).
HINT: The replacement strainer may
be a different shape than the original.
 54 mm (2.125 inch) long bolt
pieces.
;2
54 mm
bolts
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb)
Figure 159
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121. Install the manual plate, lock washer,
and nut (Figure 160).
HINT: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.

Reuse the existing manual plate,
lock washer, and nut.
Slot and manual
plate end
Manual plate
Lock washer
Nut
 Nut torque: 22.1 N•m
(2.3 kg-m, 192 in-lb)
Manual valve
122. Clean the original oil pan and magnets
with a suitable cleaner. Visible debris
should not be present during
reassembly.
Figure 160
123. Reassemble the original magnets to
their original locations on the oil pan.
124. Install a new oil pan gasket to the oil
pan.
125. Install the oil pan bolts (Figure 161).

Reuse the existing oil pan bolts.
 Oil pan bolt torque: 7.9 N•m
(0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
Figure 161
126. Install a new drain plug washer to the drain plug on the oil pan.
127. Fill the CVT assembly with NS-3 CVT fluid or equivalent.

Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE &
TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10D >PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > CVT FLUID
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128. Install a new O-ring on the primary speed sensor, and then install the primary speed
sensor to the CVT assembly.

Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
129. Install the torque converter to the CVT assembly.

Verify the torque converter is installed at the proper depth (Figure 162).

A = 14.4 mm
Converter housing
Measure here
Converter front
A
Straight edge
laid on mating
surface of
converter housing
Figure 162
130. Attach the QR label with the new calibration data onto the transmission
range switch (Figure 163 and Figure 164).

A QR Label and CD-R are included with the new control valve.
131. Confirm that the QR label and the CD-R part numbers are the same (Figure 163).
CD-R
Transmission
range switch
QR Label
QR Label
Figure 164
Figure 163
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Install the CVT Assembly
132. Install the CVT assembly into the vehicle.

On AWD models, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > CVT:
RE0F10D > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY >
AWD
 Use extreme caution and properly support and guide the axle during
installation to the transfer case assembly to avoid seal damage or deformation.

On FWD models, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE >
TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10D > UNIT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
133. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
134. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING THE CONTROL VALVE
HINT: Steps 135-181 are additional services that must be performed after replacing the
control valve.
Print Current Calibration Data
135. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.
136. Start C-III plus.
137. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
138. Select CALIB DATA in TRANSMISSION.
139. Print page 1 of 7 on C-III plus and attach it to the repair order.
Check the Serial Number
140. Write down the serial number (calibration file number) of the new control valve.
141. Compare the serial number (calibration file number) on the CD, QR code label, and
new control valve. All numbers must match.
142. Insert the supplied CD into CONSULT PC.
143. Select Work support in TRANSMISSION.
144. Select WRITE IP CHARA - REPLACEMENT AT/CVT.
145. Select OK on the Select IP characteristics data file window.
146. Open the calibration file located on the supplied CD.
147. Confirm that the serial number (calibration file number) displayed on the CONSULT
screen matches the serial number (calibration file number) on the new control valve.
148. Select Next on the WRITE IP CHARA - REPLACEMENT AT/CVT Work Support
screen.
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Write the Data (Write IP Chara)
149. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, press the brake pedal.
150. Shift the selector lever to the R position.
151. Depress the throttle pedal half way and hold, then press START on the CONSULT
screen.
152. Write data to the TCM according to the instructions on the CONSULT screen.
HINT: When the calibration data has been written to the TCM, the current status will
indicate “Complete”.
153. Select End.
Print New Calibration Data
154. Select CALIB DATA in TRANSMISSION.
155. Print page 1 of 7 on C-III plus and attach it to the repair order.
156. Return C-III plus to the Home screen.
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FWD Clutch Point Learning
157. Apply the vehicle’s parking brake.
158. Start the engine and warm up to operating temperature (50-100o C [122-212o F]).
159. Select Diagnosis (One System).
Figure 165
160. Select Work support under
TRANSMISSION.
Figure 166
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HINT: The following FWD CLUTCH POINT
LEARNING will be performed twice; once in
Drive (D) and once in Reverse (R).
161. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT
LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 167
162. 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 168
are being met.
Required
conditions
163. Select Start.
Figure 168
164. While maintaining all conditions shown
in Figure 168 and the “Current status”
indicates “EXECUTING”, shift the CVT
into D and then wait until the “Current
status” indicates “COMPLETED”.
HINT: This may take up to three (3)
minutes to complete.
Figure 169
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165. When the screen in Figure 170 is
displayed, shift the CVT into P, and
then select End.
166. Turn the engine OFF and then back
ON.
Figure 170
167. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT
LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 171
168. 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 172 are being
met.
Required
conditions
169. Select Start.
Figure 172
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170. While maintaining all conditions shown
in Figure 172 and the “Current status”
indicates “EXECUTING”, shift the CVT
into R and then wait until the “Current
status” indicates “COMPLETED”.
HINT: This may take up to three (3)
minutes to complete.
Figure 173
171. When the screen in Figure 174 is
displayed select End, shift the CVT
into P, and then turn the engine OFF.
Perform Select Learning
172. Start the engine, and then wait five (5)
seconds.
Figure 174
173. Move the shift selector to the N position and hold for more than two (2) seconds, and
then move it to the D position and wait for transmission engagement.
174. Repeat step 173 ten (10) times.
175. Move the shift selector to the N position and hold for more than two (2) seconds, and
then move it to the R position and wait for the transmission engagement.
176. Repeat step 175 ten (10) times.
177. Move the shift selector to the P position, and then turn the ignition OFF.
Erase CVT Fluid Degradation Level Data
178. Select Work support in TRANSMISSION.
179. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
180. Select Clear.
181. Clear any DTCs that may have set and then test drive the vehicle.
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PARTS INFORMATION
The following part kits are only to be used if the Sub-assembly is being replaced.
DESCRIPTION
BELT-PULLEY KIT
BELT-PULLEY KIT includes:
PULLEY ASSY (Belt and Pulley "Sub-assembly”)
SEAL-O RING (Speed Sensor)
BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE (Thrust Bearing)
FLTR ASSY-OIL,AUTO TRANS (CVT Fluid Filter)
SEAL-O RING
(O-ring Between CVT Case and Side Cover)
SEAL ASSY-OIL
(Torque Converter Oil Seal; Converter Housing)
BOLT (Side Cover and Case)
SEAL-O RING (Filter Cover)
SEAL-O RING (Input Shaft)
SEAL-OIL,DIFF
(Differential Side Oil Seal; CVT Case Side)
SEAL-OIL,DIFF
2WD
(Differential Side Oil Seal; Converter Housing Side)
SEAL-O RING (Pulley Retainer Bolts)
PUMP ASSY-OIL (Oil Pump Kit)
(included with BELT-PULLEY KIT)
Oil Pump Kit includes:
PUMP ASSY-OIL (Oil Pump)
SEAL-O RING (Fitting Bolt)
RING-SNAP (Oil Pump Sprocket)
VALVE ASSY KIT-CONTROL (Valve Body)
Valve Assy Kit-Control includes:
VALVE ASSEMBLY-CONTROL (1)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
GSKT-OIL PAN
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
SEAL - O RING (CVT fluid overflow plug)
G.
(1)
(2)
(3)
PART #
31214-28X8A
QUANTITY
1
31209-28X8A
31526-1XG0C
See page 98
31726-28X0A
1
1
1
1
31526-28X0A
1
31375-1XF00
1
31377-1XZ0B
or
31377-X425A
31526-3VX0A
31526-80X01
42
1
1
38342 3VX0A
1
38342-3VX0B
1
31526-28X0C
6
31340-28X8A
1
31340-28X0A
31526-28X0C
31506-1XF12
1
1
1
3170E-28X1C
1
31705-28X2A
31728-28X0A
31069-3VX0D
24224-3VX0B
31397-1XF0D
31528-1XZ0A
31526-3VX0B
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Loctite 5460 Sealant (2)
999MP-LT5460P
(3)
Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
Bill out Loctite 5460 Sealant under expense code 008. Do not include the Loctite
5460 Sealant part number on the claim.
One container of Loctite 5460 Sealant is good for approximately 5 repairs. This
sealant is not included in any kit.
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If only a Control Valve is being replaced, use the following parts.
H.
DESCRIPTION
VALVE ASSY KIT-CONTROL
(Valve body)
Valve Assy Kit-Control includes:
VALVE ASSEMBLY-CONTROL (1)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
GSKT-OIL PAN
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
Seal, O-Ring (CVT fluid overflow plug gasket)
(1)
I.
PART #
QUANTITY
3170E-28X1C
1
31705-28X2A
31728-28X0A
31069-3VX0D
24224-3VX0B
31397-1XF0D
31528-1XZ0A
31526-3VX0B
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
REMINDER! When instructed to reference the ESM for a repair procedure, ensure
one-time-use parts are replaced.
Parts required for both repairs.
DESCRIPTION
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (2)
Lens Swab packet
(1)
(2)
PART #
999MP-CV0NS3
J-51963
QUANTITY
As needed
As needed
For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid must be used. For customer pay repairs,
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid or an equivalent is recommended.
This item 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.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
J.
If Belt Inspection is not Performed 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
(1)
Replace CVT Sub-Assembly
(includes control valve R & I) RPL
(1)
(2)
JD023A
(2)
ZE
32
JX50AA
3.8
Reference the Parts Information Table and use the BELT-PULLEY KIT Part Number
31214-***** as the Primary Failed Part.
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
HINT: 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
DESCRIPTION
MAX AMOUNT
008
5460 Sealant
$12.46
CLAIMS INFORMATION continued on the next page.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION continued.
OR
If Belt Inspection is Performed and Sub-Assembly is replaced (belt inspection shows
signs of belt slip, NG)
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
JD01AA
CVT R&R
(2)
JD023A
ZE
32
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = NG (includes control (1)
JX36AA
1.1
valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
JX45AA
3.0
(1)
(2)
Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable BELT-PULLEY KIT
Part Number 31214-***** as the Primary Failed Part.
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
HINT: 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
MAX AMOUNT
5460 Sealant
$12.46
OR
If Only Control Valve is replaced:
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = OK
Replace Control Valve
(1)
(2)
PFP OP CODE SYM DIAG
JX37AA
(1)
ZE
32
JD48AA
FRT
0.4
(2)
Reference the Parts Information Table and use the VALVE ASSY KIT-CONTROL part
number (3170E-*****) as the Primary Failed Part.
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
HINT: 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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THRUST BEARINGS
A.
K.
DESCRIPTION
PART #: 31407-
BEARING THICKNESS
QTY
THRUST BEARING
1XZ0B
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
3.57
3.75
3.93
4.1
4.28
4.46
4.61
4.79
1 of each is
included in the
Pulley Kit. Select
1 for installation.
PART KITS VISUAL REFERENCE
The following Figures show the smaller components of BELT-PULLEY KIT.

KIT- CONTROL VALVE is not shown.
Figure 175 shows
the assorted
seals, O-rings,
etc. in “BELTPULLEY KIT”
Figure 175
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PART KITS VISUAL REFERENCE - CONTINUED
PUMP ASSY-OIL parts
BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE parts
Figure 176
Figure 177
REMINDER! Attach the following to the repair order:

Total End Play calculation (Page 60)

C-III plus screen showing the current calibration data (Step 139 on page 80)

C-III plus screen showing the new calibration data (Step 155 on page 81)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
DATE
REFERENCE
September 16, 2021
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DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
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