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Classification:
Reference:
AT16-020Q
Date:
NTB17-039Q
December 15, 2023
CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED TRANSMISSIONS:
2013-2018 Altima (L33)
2013-2020 Pathfinder (R52)
2016-2022 Maxima (A36) 2015-2017 Quest (E52)
2015-2022 Murano (Z52)
CVT with V6 engine only
IF YOU CONFIRM
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or
vibration),
AND
One of these DTCs is stored:
 P17F0 – CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)
 P17F1 – CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)
HINT:

If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin
does not apply.

If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply.

If any DTCs are stored other than P17F0 or P17F1, this bulletin does not apply.

NTB15-014, Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT Judder, has reprogramming
instructions that may apply.
ACTION
Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair.
Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with the
appropriate lifting tools.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. HINT: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Repair Flow Chart
Customer reports
transmission judder (shake, shudder,
single or multiple bumps or vibration).
DTC P17F0 or P17F1
found stored
P17F0 DTC
P17F1 DTC
No
 Remove the control valve
(valve body). Page 7.
This bulletin
does not apply
Refer to ASIST for further
diagnostic information.
 Perform CVT Chain
Inspection. Page 9.*
No
The CVT chain
checks out OK
a. Remove the control valve
Yes
(valve body). Page 7.
And then
b. Replace the sub-assembly.
Page 16.
c. Install new valve body.
Page 85.
a. Replace the subassembly Page 16.
And then
b. Install new valve body.
Page 85.
Install new valve
body only.
Page 85.
Check TCM part number
and if needed, perform reprogramming.
Step 172 on page 95.
IMPORTANT: Reprogramming, if needed, must
be done before performing additional services.
Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL VALVE. Page 101.
* DO NOT perform the CONSULT-III plus
CVT INSPECTION test. This is no longer accepted for warranty repairs.
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Table of Contents
 Required Tools / Materials...……………………………………………………….
page 4
 Essential Tools………………………………………………………………….…..
page 4
 Weights…………………………………………………………………………...….
page 5
 Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly………………………...….
page 6
 Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal …………………………...……………….
page 7
 CVT Chain Inspection……………………………………………………………...
page 9
 CVT Assembly Removal..................................................................................
page 16
 Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and Oil
Filter……………………………………………………………………………...
page 19
 Verify Thrust Bearing Type 1 or Type 2………………………………………….
page 25
 Clean the CVT Case Surfaces…..………………………………………………..
page 28
 Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area………………………………………………………………………………….
page 29
 New Oil Pump Installation…………………….…………………………………..
page 31
 Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Chain (sub-assembly)………………..
page 33
 Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps.………………..……………
page 48
 Type 1 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection…
page 62
 Type 2 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Bearing Race Selection…..
page 67
 Clean the Torque Converter Housing, Dummy Cover Passages and Baffle
Plates ………………………………………..………………………………………
page 75
 CVT Reassembly…………………………………………………………………...
page 77
 Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation……………………...
page 85
 Install the CVT Assembly………………………………………………………….
page 91
 TCM Reprogramming………………………………………………………………
page 93
 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………
page 107
 PARTS INFORMATION……………………………………………………………
page 109
 Parts Kits Reference Table…………………....................................................
page 113
 CLAIMS INFORMATION…………………………………………………………..
page 114
 Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images………………..……………..
page 116
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Required Tools / Materials









Cherry picker / engine hoist / lifting arm (never handle replacement CVT
sub-assembly by hand)
Strap or chain to lift / lower CVT and sub-assembly
Petroleum jelly or equivalent
Extendable magnet
Large clean surface / 1 to 2 work tables
Vernier calipers
Brake cleaner
Rubbing alcohol
Plastic scraper
Essential Tools
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: https://techmatetools.com/,
or by phone: 1-833-397-3493.
When ordering, keep in mind that the tool part number prefix has changed from “J” to “NI”.
For example, J-52352 is now NI-52352.
J-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50255
CVT Service Tool Kit
J-50818
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer
J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge
J-50255-UPD
Slide Hammer Set
J-50271
Gauge Block
J-8092
Driver Handle
J-52284
Torque Converter Side
Seal Installer
Figure 1
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J-52283
CVT Case Side Seal
Installer
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Essential Tools (continued)
J-51959
CVT Assembly Guide Pins
J-52272
Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
Figure 2
CVT Universal Lifting Fixture
CVT Side Cover Alignment Aid
J-52082
CAUTION: This tool
is to only be used to
INSTALL side cover
J-52082-2
J-52275
Figure 3
Figure 4
Tech Cam J-51951
Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)
Figure 5

Additional Tech Cam J-51951 kits or components are available from Tech•Mate.
Weights


CVT assembly: 300 lbs. approximately
CVT sub-assembly: 65 lbs. approximately
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly
Transmissions are vulnerable to particles (dust, metal, lint, etc.).
When disassembling a CVT, make sure your work environment (shop, workbench, etc.),
transmission area (sub-frame, oil pan, harness connector, etc.), and your hands are free of
contamination.
IMPORTANT:

Wash and clean the exterior of the CVT assembly prior to disassembling.
CAUTION: Cover all air breather and drive shaft holes to prevent water intrusion.

Refrigerating oil seals may help in assembly (axle and T/C seals).

Only disassemble those parts which are mentioned in this bulletin.

Make sure all parts are clean prior to assembling / installing.

Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on torque converter housing and side
cover of CVT and allow to soak as needed (Figure 6).
Dowel pin
locations
Figure 6

Unpack service parts just before
installation.

To aid with organization, store
related parts that have been
removed separately.
IMPORTANT: The CVT unit “wiring harness
connector” will be reused during this
procedure. The wiring harness can be
disconnected from the valve body at the
wiring harness connector and remain in the
CVT.
Wiring harness
connector
Figure 7
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal
1.
Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
Balance
4
Fade
2.
Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
3.
Was DTC P17F0 found stored?

NO: Proceed to step 4.

YES:
5
6
Speed Sen. Vol.
a. Remove the CVT from the vehicle, place it on a workbench and then remove
the valve body.
 Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle &
Transmission for removal information.
HINT: The number “7” is on the head of all bolts that need to be removed for
valve body removal. Do not remove any bolt that does not have the
number “7”.
For AWD Vehicles use extreme care when moving the axle in and
out of the transfer assembly to avoid seal damage.
b. Position the CVT on the workbench with the oil pan side down.
IMPORTANT: Do not hit the manual shaft while flipping the CVT; the manual
shaft protrudes past the CVT case. Use a plastic / wooden block to
support as needed.
c. Proceed to step 14 on page 18.
4.
Remove the valve body.

Before lifting the vehicle place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.

Refer to the appropriate ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission, for valve
body removal.
HINT: The number “7” is on the head of all bolts that need to be removed for
valve body removal. Do not remove any bolt that does not have the number “7”.
Never allow any chemicals or fluids other than NS-3 CVT fluid or
equivalent to enter the CVT assembly. Never allow any foreign debris, dust,
dirt, etc. to enter the CVT assembly.
For additional information, see video # 546: “CVT Chain Inspection”. This video is located
under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
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Exploded View
Example: Exploded View of Control Valve (valve body)
(#7 is on the head
of these bolts)
Figure 8
1. Transaxle assembly
4. Control valve
7. New-style oil strainer assembly
10. Oil pan
13. Magnet
16. Lip seal
19. O-ring : CVT fluid
2. Terminal cord assembly
5. Bracket
8. Old-style oil strainer assembly
11. Drain plug
14. Spring washer
17. Snap ring
3. CVT fluid temperature sensor bracket
6. O-ring
9. Oil pan gasket
12. Drain plug gasket
15. Manual plate
18. Overflow plug
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Nꞏm (kg-m, in-lb)
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CVT Chain Inspection
5.
Secure the right front tire with a suitable strap.
6.
Mark the left front tire with a suitable marking.

7.
This will assure all 360° of the chain is
inspected.
Using borescope J-51951 with mirror attachment,
visually inspect the entirety of the two sides of the
chain that come in contact with the pulleys:
Figure 9
a. First inspect the entirety (360°) of the driver side of the chain that comes in contact
with the pulley (see page 11, Figure 13 and Figure 14, and page 12 Figure 15).
b. If the inspection result is OK on all 360°, inspect all 360° of the passenger side of
the chain.
IMPORTANT:
 Reference the pictures on pages 13-15 for chain image comparison.
 Be sure to remove the protective film from the mirror before the first use.
 Clean the camera lens and mirror before each inspection. Use 90% isopropyl
alcohol, and a lens swab from the Lens Swab packet J-51963 listed in
PARTS INFORMATION.
 Before inspecting, make sure the camera handle’s AA batteries are fresh and the
LCD monitor’s battery is charged.
 Insert the camera lens behind the pulley between the guide rail and the pulley
where shown in Figure 10 (also see pages 10-11, Figure 11-Figure 14).
 Insert the lens approximately 8-9 inches, and then view the side of the chain that
contacts the pulley.
 Refer to Garage Video #546 if needed for Borescope inspection.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
------
------
Front
Driver side
Driver side of
the chain
Passenger side
of the chain
Figure 10
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
Figure 11 shows where to insert the camera lens on the driver side of the chain.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
Camera
cable
------
------
------
Figure 11

Figure 12 shows where to insert the camera lens on the passenger side
of the chain.
Chain
Pulley
Guide
rail
Camera
cable
------
------
------
Figure 12
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
Figure 13 and Figure 14 shows the routing and location of the camera.
HINT: The CVT’s side cover was removed for easier viewing of camera location.
The side cover is not to be removed during borescope inspection.
UP
Front of vehicle
Camera lens
positioned behind
plastic guide
Camera
cable
Primary pulley:
Camera cable
routed past
primary pulley
Figure 13
For best picture,
position camera
lens 10 mm away
from chain
Figure 14
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7c.
Slowly and carefully turn the left front
tire one full turn in the forward rotation
to view all of the chain.

Holding the borescope with one
hand allows for turning the tire
with the other hand (see
Figure 15).
If the tire is rotated in
the rearward rotation, the camera
lens may get caught between the
chain and pulley.
Figure 15
d. Is the chain OK on all 360° of both surfaces?

Refer to Garage Video #546 if needed (see page 7).
YES: Proceed to step 8.
NO: If the chain inspection result is NG, proceed to CVT Assembly Removal on
page 16.
To avoid damage to the transaxle, a cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT
assembly replacement.
8.
Flush the CVT cooler(s). For the procedure to flush the CVT cooler, refer to the ESM:

For 2013-2014 Altima and 2013-2014 Pathfinder, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10E > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH

For 2015-2018 Altima and 2016-2022 Maxima, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10H > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH / CVT
Fluid Cooler Flush

For 2015-2022 Murano, 2015-2020 Pathfinder, and 2015-2017 Quest, refer to:
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10E > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush
OR
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10J > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush
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9.
Replace the valve body.
 For valve body replacement, go to page 85, Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer
and Pan Installation.
Inspect this side
Inspect this side
Do not inspect
this side
Do not inspect
this side
Figure 16
CVT chain
Figure 17
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Inspect these surfaces
Close-up of area to be inspected
Figure 18
Pictures in Figure 19 and Figure 20 were taken with borescope J-51951.
OK
OK
Writing will show as
reversed; this is normal
Figure 19
Figure 20
OK
Figure 21
OK
Figure 22
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Pictures in Figure 23 and Figure 24 were taken with borescope J-51951.
Scuff marks
caused by
slippage
NG
Figure 23
NG
Figure 24
NG
Figure 25
NG
Figure 26
NG
Figure 27
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CVT Assembly Removal
Overview of Sub-assembly Repair
1. Precautions When Disassembling a CVT Assembly
2. Remove the CVT
3. Apply rust penetrant to dowel pins
4. Remove Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump, Oil Filter
5. Confirm Thrust Bearing Type
6. Clean the CVT Case Surfaces
7. Clean Oil Passages in CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter Area
8. Install New Oil Pump
9. Temporarily Install Dummy cover, Torque Converter Housing and Filter Cover
10. Check Pulley Movement Characteristics
11. Install Sub-assembly – Pulley, Chain and Side Cover
12. Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps
13. Apply Sealant, Install Side Cover and Bracket Bolts
14. Confirm Parking Rod Operation
15. Check New Pulley Movement Characteristics
16. Torque Bracket Bolts
17. Adjust Total Thrust Bearing End-play
18. Clean Torque Converter Housing, Dummy
Cover and Baffle Plates
19. CVT Reassembly
20. Install Valve Body, Strainer, and Pan
21. Install CVT Assembly
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Remove the CVT
10.
Temporarily install the oil pan gasket
and oil pan with four oil pan bolts to
corners of the oil pan, hand tight
(Figure 28).
HINT: A new valve body will be
installed later in this procedure.
Figure 28
11.
Remove the CVT from the vehicle.

Refer to the ESM, section TM-Transaxle & Transmission, or any applicable
TSBs for removal information.
AWD Vehicles
IMPORTANT:

Use extreme care when moving the axle in and out of the transfer assembly.

To avoid seal damage or deformation, properly support and guide the axle.
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12.
Place the CVT on a workbench with
the oil pan side down.

Use wood or plastic blocks to keep
the CVT steady.
IMPORTANT: Do not deform the
oil Pan.
13.
Remove the torque converter.
Figure 29
14.
Drain CVT fluid out of the torque
converter.
Torque
converter
Figure 30
Primary speed
sensor
15.
Remove the primary speed sensor.
IMPORTANT: The speed sensor
will be reused.
Figure 31
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Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and Oil Filter
16.
Remove all 24 converter housing
mounting bolts (Figure 32).
HINT:
o These bolts will be replaced
with new ones and will not be
reused.
Dowel Pin
o Apply rust remover to the dowel
pins if needed.
Figure 32
17.
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 shown in Figure 33 and Figure 34.

Work around the CVT at specified areas, repeatedly until case halves separate.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover
from the CVT case.
J-25721-A
-----
J-50255-UPD
-----
J-51923
One of three
cutout areas
Figure 34
Figure 33
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18.
Note the location of the pin shown in Figure 35.
HINT: This pin can slip out during movement of the CVT while converter housing
is removed.
Figure 35
19.
O-ring
Remove the O-ring from the input
shaft.

This O-ring will be replaced with a
new one.
Figure 36
20.
Carefully remove the reduction gear assembly (Figure 37).
21.
Carefully remove the differential assembly (Figure 38).
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 37
Figure 38
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22.
Remove the following oil seals using
suitable tools:
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to
damage any of the seal bore surfaces.
a. CVT case differential side oil seal
(drive shaft seal).
o Figure 39.
Figure 39
b. Torque converter seal (Figure 40).
Figure 40
c. Converter Housing differential side
right hand oil seal (drive shaft
seal).
o Figure 41.
HINT: All wheel drive transfer
case O-ring will be replaced later
in this procedure.
Figure 41
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Baffle
plate nuts
23.
Remove the two (2) nuts from baffle
plate A, and then remove baffle plate
A (Figure 42).
Figure 42
24.
Baffle
plate A
Remove the oil pump chain, driven and drive sprockets as one assembly (Figure 43).

Spread the snap ring to remove the sprocket (Figure 44).
IMPORTANT: The drive sprocket has a specific top and bottom. Keep the sprockets
and chain together after removal.
Drive sprocket
Driven sprocket
Oil pump chain
Snap ring
Figure 44
Figure 43
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Thrust washer
25.
Remove the following:
a. “Pump cover” (dummy cover)
thrust washer (Figure 45).
o This thrust washer will be
reused.
Dummy cover
Figure 45
Snap ring
b. Oil pump snap ring (Figure 46).
o Lightly push the ends of the
snap ring together, rotate one
side upwards while pulling the
snap ring towards the pump
opening.
o This snap ring will be reused,
do not discard.
Figure 46
c. Oil pump bracket (Figure 47).
Oil pump
bracket
o Retained by two bolts.
Figure 47
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26.
Remove the four (4) bolts from baffle
plate B, and then remove baffle plate
B (Figure 48).
Baffle
plate B
Figure 48
27.
28.
Remove the two (2) bolts from baffle
plate C, and then remove baffle plate
C (Figure 49).
Baffle
plate C
Remove the five (5) dummy cover
bolts, and then remove the dummy
cover. (Figure 50).
HINT: These bolts will be reused.
Figure 49
IMPORTANT:



Lift the dummy cover from the sides ONLY. Do NOT lift from the input shaft
(Figure 50); this can lift the clutch pack out.
Confirm that the input shaft O-ring has been removed. If not removed it can cause
the clutch pack to lift out.
Do NOT remove the lathe cut seals (white seals), Figure 51 from the dummy
cover. These seals will be reused.
Dummy
cover
Dummy
cover
Do not
lift here
Lathe cut seals
(white seals)
Figure 50
Figure 51
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IMPORTANT:

Depending on the model year and make of the vehicle there will be one of two
different dummy covers and corresponding clutch packs; Type 1 (Thrust Bearing)
and Type 2 (Thrust Bearing with Bearing Race) – Figure 53 and Figure 54.
o MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY13-18 Altima, and MY16-22 Maxima use Type 1
(Thrust Bearing).
o MY15-20 Pathfinder, MY15-22 Murano and MY15-17 Quest use Type 2
(Thrust Bearing with Bearing Race).
o Please see page 115 for Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images.
Type 1
29.
For Type 1 remove the thrust bearing
from the clutch assembly (Figure 52)
and then proceed to step 31.

For Type 2, proceed to step 30.

This bearing will not be re-used.
Thrust
bearing
Secondary
speed sensor
Figure 52
30.
For Type 2, remove the thrust bearing from clutch assembly (Figure 53) and bearing
race from the dummy cover (Figure 54).

31.
These will be re-used later.
Wipe any metallic debris off of the face of the secondary speed sensor (Figure 52).
HINT: The position of the secondary speed sensor is the same for Type 1 or Type 2.
Type 2
Thrust
bearing
Type 2
Thrust
bearing race
Figure 54
Figure 53
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Oil pan gasket
surface
Top of
CVT
32.
Remove the oil pump as follows:
a. Remove the fitting bolt located
above the corner of the oil pan
gasket surface (Figure 55).
Fitting bolt
Figure 55
b. Remove the three oil pump
Allen™-head bolts, and remove
the oil pump (Figure 56).
HINT:
o Do NOT discard the Allen™head bolts. Bolts will be reused.
o A new oil pump will be
installed at later steps.
Figure 56
33.
Remove CVT fluid filter as follows:
a. Remove the four (4) bolts and then
remove the CVT fluid filter cover
(Figure 57).
HINT: Bolts will be reused.
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 57
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Fluid filter
b. Remove the CVT fluid filter with
grommet seal and O-ring seal
(Figure 58).
o Discard the oil filter and seal.
They will be replaced.
O-ring seal
Figure 58
Grommet
o Grommet is fitted to the bottom
end of the filter and is included
with replacement filter
(Figure 59).
Figure 59
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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.
o DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
o Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
o Make sure brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.
o Avoid debris entering into the inside of the CVT.
o Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving
holes (Figure 60).
35.
Clean the dowel pins and dowel pin receiving holes of any rust or debris with emery
cloth (Figure 60).
HINT: Use small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of dowel pin holes.
DO NOT SCRAPE CVT CASE mating surfaces.
Clean dowel pin
receiving holes
Clean
dowel pin
Figure 60
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Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter Area
In the following steps:

Brake cleaner and compressed air will be used to clean out oil passages in the
CVT assembly.

Make sure the brake cleaner or solvents are compatible with local regulations.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury, wear eye / face protection when using
compressed air and cleaning fluids.
IMPORTANT:
o Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 75 PSI.
o Do not use water-based (aqueous) cleaners.
36.
Clean the area where the CVT fluid
filter fits (Figure 61).

37.
Clean within
this area
Make sure the old filter grommet
seal is removed.
Clean the fluid passages to and from
the filter (Figure 61).
Fluid
passages
Figure 61
38.
Clean filter cover (Figure 62).
Figure 62
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39.
Spray brake clean in all oil passages of the CVT case where shown in Figure 63 and
Figure 64.
40.
Remove lip seal if not already removed.
41.
Apply compressed air in the same passages.
HINT:
 Do not stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.
 Do not spray brake clean directly into clutch pack.
Lip seal
Figure 63
Apply cleaner, and then
75 PSI maximum air
pressure in these
passages.
Air pressure comes
out these passages.
Figure 64
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42.
Install the new oil pump using three (3)
original Allen™-head bolts.
HINT: Finger tighten the Allen™-head
bolts at this time.
IMPORTANT: A Parts Kits Reference Table
is provided on page 113.

Use the check off column on the
left to ensure the correct new part
is installed at each step.

Attach this to the repair order.
Figure 65
Fitting bolt
O-ring
43.
Place a new O-ring on the fitting bolt,
and coat with CVT fluid (Figure 66).
Figure 66
44.
Fitting
bolt
Install the fitting bolt finger tight
(Figure 67).
Figure 67
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46.
Torque the three (3) Allen™ head bolts and fitting bolt.

Allen™ head bolt torque: 17.6 – 20.6 N•m (1.79 – 2.1 kg-m, 13.0 – 15.2 ft-lb)

Fitting bolt torque: 26.0 – 30.0 N•m (2.65 – 3.06 kg-m, 19.2 – 22.1 ft-lb)
Install the original snap ring
(Figure 68).
Snap ring
Figure 68
47.
Install the CVT fluid filter and components (Figure 69 and Figure 70).

Install a new filter with grommet (one part).

Install a new O-ring.

Confirm that all components and areas where components fit are thoroughly
clean.

Apply CVT fluid to the grommet seal and O-ring before installing.

Install the filter cover.
o Bolt torque 4.2 N•m (0.43 kg-m, 37.2 in-lb.)
Fluid filter
O-ring seal
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 70
Figure 69
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Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Chain (sub-assembly)
48.
Temporarily install the dummy cover
with 3 bolts, finger tight (Figure 71).
IMPORTANT:
o Do not install any thrust bearing
to the clutch assembly bore at
this time.
o If the cover does not seat flush
see TROUBLESHOOTING The
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit
Flush on page 107.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 71
49.
Temporarily install the converter
housing onto the CVT case with three
bolts finger tight (Figure 72).
IMPORTANT:
o When fitting the CVT case
surfaces, DO NOT use the
bolts to draw in the case
halves.
Bolts
o Make sure the case surfaces
are flush, and have no gaps
prior to installing the bolts.
Converter housing
Figure 72
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50.
Flip the CVT case so that the
converter housing faces down and
side-cover faces up.

Lifting fixture J-51595 can be used
for this step. This tool is not shown
in Required Tools / Materials.
Manual shaft
IMPORTANT:
o Do not hit the manual shaft
(Figure 73) while flipping the
CVT; the manual shaft
protrudes past the CVT case.
Use a plastic / wooden block to
support as needed.
Figure 73
o Note the location of the terminal
connector harness. Do not
pinch the terminal connector
harness between the CVT case
and work bench or supporting
blocks.
51.
Rotate the primary pulley by hand to
check the pulley’s rotational
characteristics.
Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
IMPORTANT:
o Remember the pulley’s
rotationa'l characteristics. This
will be used as a reference
after the new side cover-pulleys
and belt sub-assembly (subassembly) have been installed.
Figure 74
o This will be used as a reference
later in the procedure to
determine if the sub-assembly
installation is successful or not.
To avoid the risk of minor personal
injury or property damage, do not
place fingers between the pulley and
the CVT case.
Do not place fingers
under pulley
Figure 75
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HINT: When working with sub-assembly install, uninstall, and bracket attachment, it is
critical that CVT and sub-assembly are level. If not level, the pulleys and bearings can sit
slightly at an angle and will hinder installation.
52.
Remove the nineteen (19) side cover
bolts (Figure 76).

Loosen the bolts with hand tools
only.

These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused.
Figure 76
53.
Remove the six (6) pulley bracket
bolts.

These bolts will be reinstalled to
the original pulley and belt subassembly.
Figure 77
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54.
Attach universal Lifting Fixture J-52082 with spacers J-52082-2 to the side cover as
shown in Figure 78.
HINT: Install and tighten by hand only.
a. Loosen all of the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture.
b. Confirm that three (3) spacers (# J-52082-2) are present between the longer legs
and triangle bracket as shown in Figure 78.
c. Install the Lifting Fixture to the CVT case at the six (6) bolt holes shown in
Figure 77 on page 35.
d. Tighten the two (2) joints to the triangle brackets.
e. Tighten the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture finger tight.
IMPORTANT: Do not cross-thread the bolts when attaching to the CVT side
cover.
(3) Spacers
(# J-52082-2)
Triangle
bracket
Lifting Fixture J-52082
Longer legs
55.
Triangle
bracket joint
Figure 78
Install the two CVT Assembly Guide Pins (J-51959 - Guide Pins) as shown in
Figure 79 and Figure 80.

The Guide Pins must be located next to the dowel pins.
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Dowel Pin
Pins
Dowel Pin
Figure 79
Figure 80
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56.
Raise the Lifting Fixture so that the CVT assembly weight is mostly supported by the
Lifting Fixture and just slightly raised off of the work surface (using Tool #: J-52082).
57.
Loosen the side cover with a slide hammer at the 3 points shown in Figure 81.

Rotate between the 3 locations on the side cover until the CVT case separates
from the sub-assembly; this can take more than one rotation to loosen the sealant.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover
from the CVT case.
HINT: Apply rust penetrant to the two dowel pins as needed.
The following Figure is for reference only and does not show the lifting device attached.
Tool location
marks
Dowel
pin
Dowel
pin
58.
Figure 81
Raise the lifting fixture to remove the
“side cover with pulleys and chain subassembly” (sub-assembly) from the
CVT case (Figure 82) and set aside.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the primary
speed sensor is removed from the
sub-assembly.
59.

The speed sensor will be reused.

DO NOT discard the speed sensor.

This sub-assembly will not be
reused.
Remove the lifting fixture from the subassembly and replace all six (6)
original bolts.
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Figure 82
CVT case
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60.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case (Figure 83) that the subassembly was just separated from (a plastic scraper can be used).

Clean off the dowel pins.

Confirm that the dowel pins have remained in the CVT case. If not, remove them
from the sub-assembly and relocate back to the CVT case.

Reinstall the guide pins if they were removed during case cleaning.
o
o
o
o
o
61.
DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
Use brake cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
Make sure brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations
Avoid debris entering into the inside of the CVT.
Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of the dowel pins and
receiving holes.
Remove the O-ring from the CVT case (Figure 84).

This O-ring will not be reused.
Mating surfaces
O-ring
Figure 84
Figure 83
62.
Remove the thrust bearing from the
planetary carrier plate (Figure 85).

The thrust bearing will be reused. DO NOT discard.
IMPORTANT: If not found on the
planetary carrier plate, the thrust
bearing may still be attached to the
primary pulley.
Thrust bearing
Figure 85
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Shift select lever
63.
Rotate the shift select lever counter
clockwise to the “L” range position
(Figure 86), so that the parking rod is
at its lowest position (Figure 87).
Figure 86
Parking rod
Figure 87
64.
65.
Remove the six (6) bolts from the new
sub-assembly and then remove their
O-rings.

These bolts will be reused.

These O-rings will not be reused.
Lifting Fixture
Attach Lifting Fixture to the new subassembly, and then raise subassembly out of shipping box.
IMPORTANT: Do not cross thread
side cover holes when installing the
Lifting Fixture. Always start bolts by
hand.
Sub-assembly
Figure 88
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66.
Install the original thrust bearing onto the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly
(Figure 89).
IMPORTANT: The thrust bearing has two different sides. Reference Figure 89 for
correct bearing orientation.
o Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing
to hold it in place on the primary pulley.
o The thrust bearing must sit flush with primary pulley surface (Figure 89).
o Reuse the thrust bearing which was removed from the planetary carrier plate.
Primary pulley
Thrust bearing
Primary pulley
bearing surface
Figure 89
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67.
Coat the primary pulley bearing, secondary pulley gear teeth and the secondary
bearing with CVT fluid prior to installation (Figure 90).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT apply sealant to the case at this time. The sub-assembly will
be sealed later in this procedure.
The following Figures are for reference only and may or may not have the sealant in
place, or have the old sealant removed. Clean the surfaces and apply sealant when
and where instructed.
Coat these
surfaces with
CVT fluid
Figure 90
68.
Position the new sub-assembly over the CVT case and then lower it just far enough to
allow the Guide Pins to be inserted into their appropriate sub-assembly holes (the
Guide Pins are different lengths).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT allow the output gear to contact the lubrication tubes when the
side cover is positioned over the guide pins.
HINT: Guide pin locations are shown in Figure 79 on page 36.
Output
Gear
Lubrication
Tube
Lubrication
Tube
Figure 91
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IMPORTANT:
Before continuing, it is recommended that you review and understand the instructions on
pages 42 to 47.

Confirm dowel pins are clean – this will ease installation.

The sub-assembly will lower into the CVT case without applying extra vertical
force.

IF THE SUB-ASSEMBLY DOES NOT LOWER COMPLETELY,
INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
! PHYSICAL
Key Technique: Raise the sub-assembly to remove weight from the interference,
adjust as necessary, and then lower again.
Use the “gap size” between the sub-assembly and the CVT case to determine the cause of
interference. At any given gap, only 1 item will be the cause of interference.
50 mm - Page 43
40 mm - Page 44
CASE GAP = ?
18 mm - Page 45
5 mm
Page 46
Case gap
Figure 92
Figure 93
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69.
Carefully lower the Lifting Fixture to install the sub-assembly into the CVT case as
follows:

While visually looking down into the bore (Figure 95) to confirm that the output
gear is clearing the CVT case bearing bore,
a. Level the sub-assembly by placing hands on top to guide it into the CVT case.
b. Lower the sub-assembly until a gap of 40 mm (1.6 inch) is present to the CVT
case (Figure 98 on page 44) and then proceed to step 70.
 If the sub-assembly will not lower any farther than 50 mm (2 inches) the
output gear has not cleared the bearing bore (Figure 95).
Sub-assembly will not lower past 50 mm (2 inches)?
o Interference is present between the output gear and bearing bore and are
highlighted with yellow in Figure 94 and Figure 95.
Sub-assembly
50 mm
(2 inches) gap
Output gear
Bearing bore
Output gear
Figure 94
Bearing bore
CVT case
Figure 95
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70.
Install the parking rod into the parking pawl of the CVT sub-assembly as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 70 while the sub-assembly has a 40 mm gap (1.6 inch)
to the CVT case (Figure 98).
a. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park
rod to the highest position.
b. Use a magnet, or similar tool, to align the parking rod in the CVT case (
Figure 97) with the opening in the parking pawl (
in
in Figure 96) in the side cover.
HINT:
o If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the case from lowering.
o If the parking rod is not located correctly, the shift select lever will not rotate
through all detents (P-R-N-D-L) once the sub-assembly is completely installed.
Side cover
Parking pawl
Parking rod
CVT case
Figure 97
Figure 96
Sub-assembly
40 mm (1.6
inch) gap
CVT case
Figure 98
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71.
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 99) or are at an angle, a gap of 18 mm (0.7 inch) may be present.

Possible areas of interference are highlighted with orange and tan in Figure 99.
o 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.
o MINOR LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS with limited weight on the sub-assembly
will help the installation. Vertical force is not needed.
o Once the sub-assembly is LEVEL the primary and the secondary pulley
bearings will smoothly align while lowering.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 18 mm (0.7 inch)?

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly.
b. Level the sub-assembly (visually check the gap between case and 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 6 mm (0.25 inch) to clear the dowel pins.
Sub-assembly
Primary
pulley bearing
Secondary
pulley bearing
18 mm (0.7
inch) gap
Bearing bore
Bearing bore
Figure 99
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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.
72.
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 the risk of minor personal injury or property damage, be
careful not to get fingers caught between the CVT case and sub-assembly when
seating.
Sub-assembly will not lower past 5 mm (0.2 inch)?
If the sub-assembly will not lower past 5 mm (0.2 inch), the primary pulley splines are
interfering with the planetary carrier splines.

If this occurs Do NOT force sub-assembly into case.
a. Raise the sub-assembly slightly to separate the primary pulley and the
planetary carrier splines to remove interference.
b. Slightly rotate the primary pulley back and forth slowly, through the bottom of
the CVT, and then lower the sub-assembly.
c. Repeat as needed.
Sub-assembly
Primary pulley
5 mm (0.2
inch) gap
Rotate pulley in
green highlighted
area only
CVT case
Touch side of primary
pulley to align splines
Primary
pulley splines
Planetary
carrier splines
Do not place fingers
below primary pulley
Figure 100
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Shift select lever
73.
Rotate the select lever to “N” range.

This helps keep the sub-assembly
level.
Figure 101
Lifting Fixture
74.
Remove the Lifting Fixture from the
side cover.

Loosen the wing nuts.

Unthread the tool from the pulley
brackets.
Figure 102
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Remove Side Cover and Install Lubrication Caps
IMPORTANT: In the following steps, use only a slide hammer and hands to separate the
side cover.
In the following steps, if the side cover does not easily lift off by hand
it is still
seated on the pulley bearings and must first be completely separated.
Do NOT use tool J-52275 at this time.
75.
Install two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
(J-52272).

76.
The bracket guide pins will be used
as a height marker of the pulleys to
ensure they remain seated in the
case as the side cover is removed.
Pulley Bracket Guide
Pins (J-52272)
Use slide hammer (J-25721-A) with Jhook case separator (J-51923) and
evenly separate the side cover from
the belt and pulley assembly.

Alternate between the three
hooking locations on the side
cover until the side cover
separates from the pulleys (see
page 37 Figure 81).
o As the side cover is raised up,
the exposed height of the
pulley guide pins will shorten.
This is an indicator that the
pulleys are remaining seated in
the CVT case.
Slide hammer (J-25721-A) with
J-hook case separator (J-51923)
Figure 103
Raise evenly; lift by hand.
o Make sure the side cover is
completely separated from the
pulley bearings.
o Once the side cover is
separated from pulley bearings,
it will rock freely and can be
easily lifted by hand.
IMPORTANT: Use only a slide
hammer and hands to separate the
side cover from the pulleys.
77.
Figure 104
Lift off the side cover by hand.
HINT: The side cover weighs 9 lbs.
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78.
Install two (2) new lubrication caps (see PARTS INFORMATION) shown in Figure
105 onto the tubes of the CVT case shown in Figure 106 as follows:
a. Insert the lubrication caps through the slots in each chain guide.
b. Face the larger side of the “wedge shaped index guide” away from the pulleys.
c. Gently push each lubrication cap down into the square cut seat of the CVT case
tubes.
HINT: Slightly rotating the lubrication caps will help in aligning them into the
square cut seats.
IMPORTANT: Confirm that the caps are installed in the correct orientation.
Lubrication
cap
Lubrication
cap
Lubrication
cap
Wedge
shaped index
Chain guide
Figure 105
Figure 106 shows the pulleys and chain removed to illustrate
how the lubrication caps attach to the CVT case tubes and is for
reference only.
Lubrication
cap
Wedge
shaped index
Square cut
seat
CVT case
tube
Figure 106
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Guide pins
79.
Confirm two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins
(J-52272) are in place.

One guide pin to each pulley
bracket.

The guide pins can be installed
into any of the three bolt holes.
Figure 107
80.
Rotate each bracket to align with holes
in the case as shown in Figure 108.
Align these
holes
Pulley Bracket
Guide Pins go here
Figure 108
O-ring
81.
Install a new O-ring.

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring
before installation.

Press down completely into the
machined groove.
HINT: Do not re-use the old O-ring.
Figure 109
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82.
Shim
Confirm that the shim and the lathe cut
seal, on the underside of the side
cover, stay in place.

The shim is located in the
secondary pulley bearing bore.

The lathe cut seal is located in the
center of the same bearing bore.
HINT: Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent as needed to keep the shim
and lathe cut seal in place while
lowering the side cover to the CVT.
Lathe cut seal
Figure 110
Install Side Cover
Side Cover Alignment
Aid (#J-52275)
83.
Install the Side Cover Alignment Aid
(#J-52275), with two (2) bolts hand
tight.
HINT: The Alignment Aid will assist
with level installation and help keep
integrity of sealant until the case
halves are flush against one another.
84.
Lift side cover with suitable lifting tool
and confirm that the underside case
mating surface is clean.
Figure 111
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85.
Apply one continuous 2.0 mm diameter bead of sealant along the center of the CVT
case side mating surface (Figure 112).
Sealant:
o Loctite 5460 (See the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.)
o Color: Pink
IMPORTANT:
o Confirm that the mating surfaces are clean before applying sealant.
o 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.
o If the Guide Pins were removed to clean the case surfaces, reinstall them now.
HINT: Be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant. If the sealant has been
disturbed or contaminated in any way before case assembly, remove the sealant
completely and re-apply.
Figure 112
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Manual lever
86.
Rotate the manual lever clockwise to
the “P” range to set the parking rod at
the highest position.
Figure 113
87.
Install the CVT Assembly Guide Pins
(#J-51959).
IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS IF THE
SIDE COVER DOES NOT LOWER
COMPLETELY,
PHYSICAL
INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.
HINT: Before installing side cover read
steps 88-91.
88.
Install the side cover to the CVT case.
a. Route each of the 4 guide pins
from under the side cover through
their respective bolt holes.
Figure 114
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
b. Lower the side cover until the
parking rod can be aligned with
parking pawl and then proceed to
step 89 on the next page.
o See Figure 116 on page 54.
IMPORTANT:
o Keep the side cover as level as
possible during installation.
o To assist with proper pulley
positioning, confirm the CVT is
on a flat surface.
Figure 115
o Do not use excessive vertical force to install.
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89.
Install the parking rod into the parking pawl of the CVT side cover as follows:
IMPORTANT: Perform step 89 while the side cover has a 38 mm gap (1.5 inch) to
the CVT case (Figure 118).
a. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park
rod to the highest position.
b. Use a magnet, or similar tool, to align the park rod in the CVT case (
in
in Figure 116) in the side
Figure 117) with the opening in the parking pawl (
cover.
HINT:
o If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the side cover from
lowering.
o If the parking rod is not located correctly, the shift select lever will not rotate
through all detents (P-R-N-D-L) once the side cover is completely installed.
Side cover
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
Parking pawl
Parking rod
CVT case
Figure 117
Figure 116
Not shown with sealant
and is for reference only.
Side cover
38 mm (1.5
inch) gap
CVT case
Figure 118
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Apply pressure to
these locations
90.
Using your hand, press down on the
side cover over each of the pulley
bearings to level and seat the side
cover.
IMPORTANT: The side cover will not
be fully seated at this step.
Figure 119 Side Cover
Alignment Aid
(# J-52275)
91.
Rotate the manual lever to the “N”
position.
92.
Remove the Side Cover Alignment Aid
(# J-52275) shown in Figure 119.
HINT: Figure 120 shown with Side
Cover Alignment Aid removed.
Figure 120
93.
Continue to lower the side cover until it is flush with the CVT case.

Use a plastic hammer or rubber mallet, if the side cover is caught, and gently tap
evenly around the top of the side cover to help seat.
IMPORTANT:
Side cover must be completely seated.
Bolts cannot be used to draw case halves together.
Do NOT use metal hammers or mallets.
If it is necessary to unseat the side cover assembly, use a slide hammer and
then restart from step 83 on page 51.
o Do NOT pry with a screw driver.
o
o
o
o
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94.
Remove the two (2) CVT Assembly Guide Pins (# J-51959).

95.
Leave the Pulley Bracket Guide Pins in place.
Install the sub-assembly side cover with nineteen (19) new side cover bolts to the
CVT case (Figure 121).
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the original side cover bolts.

Torque the first eight (8) bolts marked as
in the sequence numbered in
Figure 121 below, and then torque the rest of the bolts in a clockwise manner.
o Bolt torque: 45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 19 pieces.
Some bolts are hidden
4
8
2
6
Torque un-numbered
bolts in clockwise pattern
3
1
5
7
Figure 121
96.
Install six (6) new O-rings from PARTS INFORMATION to the six (6) new pulley
bearing retainer bolts that were removed from the new sub-assembly on page 39,
step 64.
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97.
Install the new pulley bearing retainer
bolts to secure the pulleys and side
cover.
a. Install four (4) bolts first, hand tight.
b. Remove two (2) guide pins from
the pulley bracket.
c. Install the last two (2) bolts with Orings, hand tight.
Figure 122
98.
Confirm the parking rod operates
correctly as follows:
a. Rotate the shift select lever
counterclockwise and confirm that
all detents for each of the
P-R-N-D-L are felt.
Shift select lever
b. Rotate the lever clockwise to return
the rod back to the P position.
c. Are all of the detents felt?
o YES: Proceed to step 99.
o NO: If the lever does not rotate
or if all detents are not felt:
Figure 123
1) Remove the sub-assembly side cover and then remove sealant.
2) Restart from step 83 on page 51.
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99.
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 to rotate.
b. Rotate the primary pulley by hand
and confirm that the characteristic
is the same as previously checked
at step 51 (page 34), prior to
removing the original subassembly.
Figure 124
c. Is the rotational characteristic “the
same” (OK) or “worse than before
the sub-assembly was replaced”
(NG)?
o OK: The rotational characteristic is the same or better; proceed to step 100.
o NG:
1) Remove the 19 case bolts and 6 pulley bracket bolts. Refer to page 35
steps 52 and 53.
2) Install the 2 Pulley Bracket Guide Pins (J-52272). Refer to page 48
step 75.
3) Remove the side cover.
4) Remove the 2 lubricating caps.
5) Remove the silicone from the sealing surfaces.
6) Reinstall the side cover and then remove the Pulley Bracket Guide Pins.
7) Restart sub-assembly installation from Step 54 on Page 36.
8) Recheck rotational characteristics.
100. Torque all six (6) bolts.

Bolt torque:
28 N•m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lbs).
Figure 125
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101. Install the CVT case side axle seal
(Figure 126).

Use Seal Installer J-52283 and
Driver Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.
J-8092
CVT
case
J-52283
Figure 126
102. Place the CVT on the work bench with
the side cover facing down on the
bench.
Bolts
103. Remove the converter housing which
was temporarily installed with three
bolts.
Converter housing
Figure 127
104. Unbolt the three (3) bolts holding the
dummy cover and then remove the
dummy cover.
Bolts
Dummy cover
Figure 128
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Depth Gauge “Zero” Procedure
IMPORTANT: The Depth Gauge MUST be set to “zero” before performing measurements
in the following SERVICE PROCEDURE.
Measurement tools:

Gauge Block (straight bar)

Depth Gauge (Digital Vernier scale) with a datum level (accuracy: 0.01 mm)
Depth Gauge
Bottom out
“ZERO” switch
ON/OFF switch
Inch/mm switch
Lay flat
Datum level
Gauge Block
Figure 129
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Depth Gauge Calibration
To calibrate the Digital Depth Gauge J-50272:
a. Turn the Depth Gauge ON and set it to “mm” measurement.
b. Place the Depth Gauge’s datum level flush on top of the Gauge Block.
c. Carefully slide the depth marker down until it bottoms out on the Gauge Block.
d. With the depth marker bottomed out, press the “ZERO” switch.
o The Depth Gauge’s display should now read 0.00 mm.
HINT:

Push (extend) the depth marker to the gauge block to correctly zero.

Do not use the gauge block to push (retract) the depth marker up to the datum point.
Depth marker
Datum level flush
with Gauge Block
Figure 130
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Pages 62-66 are for Type 1 Thrust Bearing ONLY. Proceed to page 67 if working with
Type 2 Thrust Bearing (with bearing race).
Type 1 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection
IMPORTANT: The clutch total endplay (Figure 131) must always be adjusted when a new
sub-assembly is installed.

The Type 1 CVT uses the thrust bearing thickness between the clutch drum of
clutch assembly and the dummy cover to adjust the total endplay.
Thrust Bearing Selection
There are eight (8) thicknesses of thrust bearings available for total endplay adjustment.

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement”
and fast forward to minute marker 13:10. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
Dummy
cover
CVT case
Total
endplay
Clutch
drum
Thrust
bearing
Figure 131
105. Clean and then zero the Digital Depth Gauge (part #: J-50272). See pages 60-61.

Set Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
106. Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
107. Confirm that the CVT case and the dummy cover mating surfaces are clean.
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CVT case
Oil pump
Gauge Block
108. Calculate the “average clutch
assembly bore depth” (D) shown in
Figure 132 as follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.
Clutch drum of clutch assembly
Figure 132
Clutch assembly
bore
a. Position the Gauge Block over the
clutch assembly bore on the surface
where the dummy cover seats
(Figure 133).
IMPORTANT: This surface is lower
than the CVT case to torque
converter housing surface.
Gauge Block
Figure 133
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not
sitting on the clutch assembly or
against the input shaft.
Dummy
cover seat
Dummy
cover seat
HINT:
o The clutch assembly should sit
1-3 mm lower than the dummy
cover seat (Figure 134).
o If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see
TROUBLESHOOTING The
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit
Flush on page 107.
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Clutch assembly
Figure 134
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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the
Depth Gauge
Gauge Block (Figure 135).
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 136).
Figure 135
Do not measure
from this raised step
(highlighted in red).
Measure here; D2
Measure here; D1
Figure 136
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the clutch
assembly bore and write it as D2.
f.
Using the formula below, calculate the average and write down the calculated value
as D.
(D1 + D2)
D =
---------------------------
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
2
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109. Measure the average (H) dummy
cover height (Figure 138) as follows:
Clean surfaces
Clean here
a. Clean the dummy cover surfaces
that contact the CVT case and
thrust bearing (Figure 137).
IMPORTANT: Use brake cleaner
(or equivalent) and a lint-free towel
only. Make sure the brake spray 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
bearing surface (Figure 138).
Figure 137
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover (Figure 138).
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 as
H2 (Figure 138).
Gauge Block
Measure opposite sides
Figure 138
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
110. 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).
o Fill in the measurements below for “D” and “H” from pages 64 and 65 to calculate
for “A”.
D measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ mm
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attach it to the repair order.
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b. Choose the appropriate bearing from Table A below, based on A (eight different
thicknesses of thrust bearings are available).
Example: If A = 4.3 mm, it falls between the lower and upper clearances for
bearing thickness 3.93 mm.
o Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for Thrust Bearing part numbers by thickness.
c. Measure and confirm that the selected thrust bearing is the correct thickness
before installing (Figure 139).
Table A
PART #: 31407-
A=D-H
BEARING
CLEARANCE (A) THICKNESS
1XZ0B or X270A
1XZ0C or X270B
1XZ0D or X270C
1XZ0E or X270D
1XZ1A or X270E
1XZ1B or X271A
1XZ1C or X271B
1XZ1D or X271C
3.87 - 4.06 mm
4.07 - 4.22 mm
4.23 - 4.42 mm
4.43 - 4.57 mm
4.58 - 4.77 mm
4.78 - 4.93 mm
4.94 - 5.08 mm
5.09 - 5.29 mm
3.57 mm
3.75 mm
3.93 mm
4.1 mm
4.28 mm
4.46 mm
4.61 mm
4.79 mm
Figure 139
111. Install the thrust bearing flush to the clutch assembly bore as shown in Figure 140.
 Install thrust bearing in area shown in green so that it is centered by the four tabs.
HINT: The thrust bearing has two sides. See image below for appropriate
orientation.
Four Alignment
tabs.
(One not shown).
Silver surface
faces UP
Black surface
faces DOWN
Thrust bearing
This gap should
face down
Correct installation
Incorrect installation
Figure 140
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Pages 67-74 are for Type 2 Thrust Bearing (with bearing race) ONLY. Proceed to
page 62 if working with Type 1 Thrust Bearing.
Type 2 CVT: Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Bearing Race Selection
IMPORTANT: The clutch total endplay (Figure 131) must always be adjusted when a new
sub-assembly is installed.

The Type 2 CVT uses the thrust bearing race thickness between the clutch drum
of clutch assembly and the oil pump cover (dummy cover) to adjust the total
endplay.
Thrust Bearing Race Selection
There are seven (7) thicknesses of thrust bearing races available for total endplay
adjustment.
CVT
case
Bearing
race
Dummy
cover
Thrust
bearing
Clutch
drum
Figure 141
112. Clean and then zero the Digital Depth Gauge (part #: J-50272). See pages 60-61.

Set Digital Depth Gauge to millimeters.
113. Clean Gauge Block J-50271.
114. Confirm that the CVT case and the dummy cover mating surfaces are clean.
Do NOT use sanding discs or similar abrasive tools.
o Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
o Make sure the brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local
regulations.
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115. Calculate the “average clutch
assembly surface depth” (D) as
follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.
Figure 142
Gauge Block
a. Position the Gauge Block over the
clutch assembly on the surface
that the dummy cover seats.
IMPORTANT: This surface is lower
than the CVT case to torque
converter housing.
Figure 143
b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not
sitting on the clutch assembly or
against the input shaft.
Input shaft
HINT:
 The top surface of the clutch
assembly must be 1-3 mm
below the CVT case surface,
where the dummy cover seats.

If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see
TROUBLESHOOTING The
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit
Flush on page 107.
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Clutch assembly
Figure 144
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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block.
HINT: Make sure the depth gauge’s datum level is flush on top of the Gauge Block.
d. Carefully slide the gauge down until it bottoms out on the upper surface of the clutch
drum where thrust bearing seats, where shown in Figure 145. Write this
measurement as D1 (use millimeters).
Measure 180
degrees apart
Figure 145
e. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the clutch
assembly surface and write it as D2.
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and write down the calculated value
as D.
(D1 + D2)
D =
---------------------------
Write the measurement for “D” here _____ mm
2
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Clean here
116. Measure the average (H) dummy
cover height where case seats as
follows;
Clean surfaces
a. Clean the dummy cover surface
that contact the CVT case and
depth gauge.
IMPORTANT: Use brake spray (or
equivalent) and lint-free towel only.
Make sure the brake spry or
solvents used are compatible with
local regulations.
b. Place the dummy cover upside
down on a workbench, and place
the Gauge Block onto the top
surface.
Clean here
Figure 146
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover.
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.
Measure opposite sides
Figure 147
f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as H.
(H1 + H2)
H = --------------2
Write the measurement for “H” here _____ mm
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117. Measure the average (J) dummy cover height where thrust race seats as follows:
a. Carefully slide the Depth Gauge down until it contacts the dummy cover surface
that mates with the thrust race. Write this measurement as J1 (use millimeters).
b. Measure this same distance on the opposite side (180 degrees) of the dummy
cover and then write as J2.
Measure 180
degrees apart
Figure 148
c. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as J.
(J1 + J2)
J = --------------2
Write the measurement for “J” here _____ mm
118. Calculate gap G.
Gap G = J – H
o Fill in the measurements below for “J” and “H” to calculate for “G”.
J measurement ______ mm
– H measurement ______ mm
= G ------------------- ______ mm
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119. Measure the thickness of the thrust bearing ONLY (without original race) as follows:
a. Place the thrust bearing roller side down on the Gauge Block (Figure 149).
IMPORTANT: Roller side of thrust bearing must face down and be flat on the
Gauge Block to accurately measure thickness.
b. Measure at two different positions of the thrust bearing that are 180 degrees apart.
c. Add the two measurements, and then divide by two. Write down the calculated
value as E.
(E1 + E2)
E = --------------2
Write the measurement for “E” here _____ mm
Roller side
Gauge
Block
Thrust
bearing
Figure 149
120. Choose the thrust bearing race to adjust Clutch Total Endplay (C) as follows:
a. Calculate C (clearance).
Total Clearance C = D – T + G – E
HINT: “T “ is the Thickness of the Gauge Block (J-50271: 20mm).
o Fill in the measurements below for “D”, “G” and “E” from pages 69-72 to calculate
for “C”.
D measurement
– T measurement
+ G measurement
– E measurement
= C----------------
______ mm
_ 20 __ mm
______ mm
______ mm
______ mm
Please print this page and
attach it to the repair order.
EXAMPLE: If D = 23.81, G = 0.41, E = 2.57
C = D – 20 + G – E = 23.81 - 20 + 0.41 - 2.57
C = 1.65
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b. Choose an appropriate thrust bearing race from Table B below based on C
(seven different thrust bearing “race thicknesses” are available).
Example: If C = 1.65 mm, it falls between the lower and upper clearances for race
thickness 1.2 mm.
c. Measure and confirm that the selected thrust bearing race is the correct thickness
before installing (Figure 150).
IMPORTANT: Do not measure from the thrust bearing race lip (Figure 151).
Table B
3WX0A
CLEARANCE (C)
C=D–T+G–E
0.90 – 1.08 mm
RACE
THICKNESS
0.6 mm
3WX0B
3WX0C
3WX0D
1.09 – 1.29 mm
1.30 – 1.50 mm
1.51 – 1.70 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
1.2 mm
3WX1A
3WX1B
3WX1C
1.71 – 1.90 mm
1.91 – 2.10 mm
2.11 – 2.30 mm
1.4 mm
1.6 mm
1.8 mm
PART #: 31435-
Incorrect
Correct
Thrust bearing
race lip
Do not measure
from thrust
bearing race lip
Thrust bearing
race
Figure 150
Figure 151
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121. Install the thrust bearing onto the
clutch drum.
IMPORTANT: The thrust bearing has
two sides.
o The needle bearing side is the
upper side.
o The race side mates with the
clutch drum surface.
Thrust
bearing
Figure 152
122. Install the bearing race onto the
dummy cover. Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent to the thrust race to hold in
place on the dummy cover.
Thrust
bearing race
Figure 153
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Clean the Torque Converter Housing, Dummy Cover Passages and Baffle Plates
IMPORTANT: Remove as much of the CVT and cleaning fluids as possible, and clean the
related parts in the following steps.
123. Remove the baffle plate and
lubrication tube as follows:
Baffle plate
and bolts
a. Remove the three bolts, and then
remove the baffle plate from the
converter housing (Figure 154).
Figure 154
b. Remove the bolt and then remove
Lubrication
tube,
tube
bracket,
and
and
bracket
bolt
the lubrication tube and its bracket
(Figure 155).
Figure 155
124. Clean all baffle plates.
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125. Clean the oil passages of the converter housing, lubrication tube and dummy cover
with brake cleaner (or equivalent) where shown in Figure 156 and Figure 157 below.
HINT: Do not stand in front of the passages shown while using compressed air.
Air pressure
comes out these
passages
Apply cleaner,
and then 75 PSI
air pressure to
these passages
Apply cleaner, and
then 75 PSI air
pressure to this
passage
Figure 156
Air pressure
comes out here
Apply 75 PSI
maximum air pressure
in these passages
Figure 157
126. Install the lubrication tube and bracket, and then the baffle plate with three bolts
(Figure 158).

Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)
Baffle plate
and bolts
Lubrication
tube and
bracket
Figure 158
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CVT Reassembly
127. Install a new torque converter seal with
Seal Installer J-50818 (Figure 159).

Place the torque converter housing
flat during installation.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.

The torque converter housing seal
will be 0.5 mm (0.020 inches)
below the bore’s surface when the
seal installer bottoms out.
J-50818
Figure 159
J-52284
128. Is this vehicle an all-wheel drive
(AWD)?
YES: Proceed to step 129.
NO: Install the torque converter
housing side axle seal (Figure 160).

Use Seal Installer J-52284 and
Driver Handle J-8092.

Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to
the seal lip surfaces.

Proceed to step 129.
J-8092
Converter
housing
Figure 160
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129. Apply petroleum jelly or equivalent to
the dummy cover’s lathe cut seals
(Figure 161) before installing the
dummy cover to the CVT case.
IMPORTANT:
o Confirm that the lathe cut seals
(white seals) are in their
appropriate slots. Carefully
reposition seals as necessary.
o Lathe cut seals must be in
correct the positions during
final assembly to prevent
drivability issues.
This area must
remain clear
Figure 161
Dummy cover lathe cut
seals (white seals)
130. Confirm that the input shaft’s lathe cut
seals are in the correct locations.
Input shaft
IMPORTANT:
o Lathe cut seals (white seals)
must be in their appropriate
slots. Carefully reposition seals This area must
as necessary.
remain clear
Input shaft lathe cut seals
(white seals) correctly
located in slots
o Lathe cut seals must be in
the correct positions during
final assembly to prevent
drivability issues.
Figure 162
131. Install the dummy cover first, then
baffle plate C, and then the related
bolts finger tight (Figure 163).
IMPORTANT: Visually check that the
dummy cover is fully seated on the
CVT case. If it is not, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING pages 107108.



Do not force the dummy cover into
place.
Make sure the dummy cover is
fully seated before installing the
bolts.
Do not torque these bolts at this
time.
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Dummy
cover, baffle
plate C, and
bolts
Figure 163
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132. Install baffle plate B and “L” bracket
with the related bolts finger tight
(Figure 164).
Baffle plate B
and bolts
133. Torque the bolts from steps 131 and
132 in the following order:
2
a. Baffle plate B bolts: 5.9 N•m (0.6
kg- m, 52.2 in-lb.)
1
b. “L” bracket bolts: 25.5 N-m (2.6 kgm, 19 ft- lb). Torque 11 and
then 2 .
c. Dummy cover and baffle plate C
bolts torque: 19.0 N•m (1.9 kg-m,
14 ft-lb.)
“L” bracket
and bolts
Figure 164
Thrust washer
134. Install the thrust washer onto the
dummy cover (Figure 165).

Use petroleum jelly or equivalent to
hold the thrust washer in place.

Make sure the tabs fit into the
holes.
Tabs
Figure 165
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Drive sprocket
Chain
Driven sprocket
135. Install the drive sprocket, driven
sprocket, and chain as an assembly
(Figure 166).

Make sure the raised edge (wider
edge) on the drive sprocket is
facing up (Figure 167).
Figure 166
Raised
edge
Figure 167
a. Expand the snap ring with a
suitable tool, and then push down
on the driven sprocket until it
bottoms out (Figure 168).
Snap ring
ends
Driven
sprocket
b. Release the snap ring and then
pull up on the driven sprocket until
the snap ring locks into its groove.
HINT: A click sound is heard when
the snap ring locks in place.
Figure 168
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Baffle
plate A
nuts
136. Install baffle plate A with two nuts
(Figure 169).

Nut torque:
5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52.2 in-lb.)
Figure 169
O-ring
137. Install a new O-ring on the input shaft
(Figure 170).

Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring and
O-ring groove before installing.
Figure 170
138. Install the differential assembly and the reduction gear assembly into the CVT case
(Figure 171).

Thoroughly clean each assembly before installing.

Oil the bearings and gear teeth with CVT fluid before installing.
Reduction gear
assembly
Differential
assembly
Figure 171
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139. Confirm the pin (Figure 172) is located
in the CVT case prior to installation of
the converter housing.
Pin
HINT: If necessary, apply petroleum
jelly or equivalent to keep it in place.
Figure 172
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140. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm (0.8 inches) diameter bead (Figure 173) of pink
colored Loctite 5460 Sealant (see the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin).

Before sealant application, make sure the mating surfaces are clean from oil, dirt,
old sealant, etc. (Figure 173).
IMPORTANT: 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 about the middle between the bolt holes.
 Overlap both ends of the bead by 3-5 mm (0.12-0.20 inches).
 Make sure to apply sealant around the center bolt hole.
Also apply sealant
around this bolt hole
Figure 173
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141. Install the torque converter housing onto the CVT case (see Figure 174 for torque
sequence):

Install new bolts (24).
a. Torque the first six (6) bolts with symbol
below).
in numbered sequence (see
b. Torque the remaining bolts with symbol
below).
in numbered sequence (see
 All bolts are 30 mm (1.2 inches) in length.
 Bolt torque: 45.0 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33.2 ft-lb.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure to torque the bolts in the sequence shown
(Figure 174).
23
22
21
7
20
19
24
8
9
18
17
10
16
11
15
14
13
12
Figure 174
142. Clean off the excess sealant.
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Control Valve (Valve Body), Strainer and Pan Installation
IMPORTANT:

Installation steps in this bulletin may contain different style parts than what were
originally installed in the CVT. Pay careful attention, REASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE
IDENTICAL TO DISASSEMBLY.

Confirm that the QR label, control valve and CD part numbers all match before
installing the control valve (refer to NTB12-103).

For additional information, see video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement” and
fast forward to minute marker 19:52. This video is located under the TECH
TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.
IMPORTANT: Handle the valve body carefully.
HINT: If an oil strainer bracket was
removed, discard it. An oil strainer
bracket (Figure 175) will not be used
with the new oil strainer.
Oil strainer
bracket
Figure 175
143. Install a new lip seal (Figure 176).

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 176
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144. Install the Control Valve with eleven
(11) mounting bolts (Figure 177).
IMPORTANT: Leave four (4)
holes blank at this step.
25 mm bolts
bolt
Make sure the wiring harness does not
get pinched (see Figure 178 and
Figure 179 for correct routing).

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
7 pieces

44 mm (1.73 inch) long bolt
2 pieces

44 mm bolts
;
;
Figure 177
25 mm long (1 inch) long bolt
2 pieces
;
IMPORTANT: The two 25 mm
bolts are installed WITHOUT the
strainer bracket.
o Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Correctly routed
Incorrectly routed
Figure 178
Figure 179
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145. 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 180 and
Figure 181).
Cut the plastic zip tie over the metal bracket to avoid damage to the
fluid temperature sensor.
b. Discard the removed metal bracket and plastic zip tie.
c. Use the new plastic zip tie from the PARTS INFORMATION to attach the fluid
temperature sensor of the terminal connector harness to the fluid temperature
sensor’s new metal bracket.
IMPORTANT:
o Locate the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the fluid
temperature sensor (Figure 181).
o Tighten the plastic zip tie so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 181.
d. Cut off the plastic zip tie excess.
Fluid temperature
sensor
Fluid temperature
sensor
Plastic zip tie
located at corner
Figure 180
Plastic zip tie
in center notch
Fluid temperature
sensor’s metal
bracket
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146. Connect the electrical harness
connector (Figure 182).
Harness
connector
Figure 182
147. Install the CVT fluid temperature
sensor bracket to the valve body with
one (1) bolt (Figure 183).
HINT: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank
as it will be used to secure the oil
strainer at a later step.

1 bolt
54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt.
o Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 183
148. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts
(Figure 184).
HINT: The replacement strainer
maybe a different shape than the
original.

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
2 pieces.
54 mm
bolts
;
o Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 184
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149. Install the manual plate, lock washer,
and nut (Figure 185).
HINT: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.

Manual plate
Slot and manual
plate end
Lock washer
Reuse the existing manual plate,
lock washer, and nut.
Nut
o Nut torque:
22.1 N•m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb.)
Manual valve
150. Clean the original oil pan and magnets
with a suitable cleaner. Visible debris
should not be present at re-assembly.
Figure 185
151. Reassemble the original magnets to
the pan.
HINT: Return the magnets to their
original locations.
152. Install a new oil pan gasket to the pan.
153. Install the oil pan bolts (see
Figure 186).

Reuse the existing pan bolts.
o Oil pan bolts torque: 7.9 N•m
(0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 186
154. Install a new drain washer to the drain plug on the oil pan.
155. Install the primary speed sensor to the CVT assembly. (Perform only if installing CVT
assembly.)
IMPORTANT: Install a new O-ring to the speed sensor before installation. DO NOT
reuse the old O-ring.
o Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)
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156. Install the torque converter to the CVT assembly (perform only if installing the CVT
assembly).


Verify the torque converter is installed at the proper depth (Figure 187).
A
= 14.4 mm
Converter housing
Measure here
Converter front
A
Straight edge
laid on mating
surface of
converter housing
Figure 187
157. Attach the QR label (Figure 188) with the new calibration data onto the transmission
range switch (inhibitor switch Figure 189).

A QR Label and CD-R are included with the new valve body.

Confirm that the QR label and the CD-R part numbers are the same (Figure 188).
CD-R
Inhibitor
switch
QR Label
QR Label
Figure 188
Figure 189
158. If only the valve body (control valve) was replaced, skip to step 159 on page 91.
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159. Install the CVT assembly into the vehicle.
HINT: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT installation.
And then,

2WD vehicles skip to step 160 on
page 92.

Vehicles with all-wheel drive, install
the transfer case as follows:
External O-ring
to the transfer
case
Transfer
case
a. Replace only the external
O-ring to the transfer case and
then install the transfer case to
the CVT.
 Apply CVT fluid to the
O-ring.
HINT:
 Refer to the ESM, section
DLN – Driveline, for the
Figure 190
transfer case assembly
installation.
 Use extreme caution when installing the axle to the transfer assembly to
avoid seal damage or deformation.
 Properly support and guide the axle.
b. Proceed to step 160 on page 92.
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IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the transaxle, a cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT
assembly replacement.
160. Flush the CVT cooler(s). For the procedure to flush the CVT cooler, refer to the ESM:

For 2013-2014 Altima and 2013-2014 Pathfinder, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10E > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH

For 2015-2018 Altima and 2016-2022 Maxima, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10H > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH / CVT
Fluid Cooler Flush

For 2015-2022 Murano, 2015-2020 Pathfinder, and 2015-2017 Quest, refer to:
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10E > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush
OR
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10J > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush
161. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
162. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

Refer to the ESM, section PG – Power Supply & Ground Elements, for a listing
of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.

Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
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TCM Reprogramming
A.
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:

ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.

All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates (if any) have been installed.
HINT:

Most instructions for reprogramming with C-III plus are displayed on the CONSULT
PC screen.

If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the"CONSULT-III PLUS REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE OR
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (ECM OR TCM)" general procedure.

Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger to the vehicle battery, set to “power
supply” mode. If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises above 15.5V
during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.

Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.

Be sure to connect the AC Adapter.
If the CONSULT PC battery voltage drops during reprogramming, the process will be
interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.

Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within
range of the CONSULT PC and the VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are within range
of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming, reprogramming may be interrupted and
the TCM may be damaged.
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163. Confirm that the CONSULT PC is connected to Wi-Fi.
164. Connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the vehicle.
165. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
166. Start CONSULT-III plus on the CONSULT PC.
167. If prompted, select USA/CANADA Dealers from the drop-down menu, and then
select OK.
168. Login using your NNAnet credentials.
IMPORTANT: If not prompted to enter your username and password, the CONSULT
PC may not be connected to Wi-Fi. Close C-III plus, confirm the CONSULT PC is
connected to Wi-Fi, and then reopen C-III plus.
169. Wait for the VI to be recognized (Figure 191).

The serial number will be displayed when the VI is recognized.
170. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Plus VI is
recognized
Figure 191
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171. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 192.
172. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 192, confirm reprogramming applies as
follows.
A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
HINT: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).
TRANSMISSION
31036
Current TCM P/N
Figure 192
B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part
Number Before Reprogramming column in Table C on the next page.
o If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure; step 173 on
page 97.
o If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed; skip to step 182 on
page 101, Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL
VALVE.
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Table C
Model
Model Year
Current TCM Part Number Before Reprogramming: 31036 -
3NT0A, 3TA6A, 3TA6B, 3TA9E
2013
3TM0A, 3TM1A, 3TM2A, 3TM3A
3TM0D, 3TM0E, 3TM1D, 3TM1E
2014
9HM2A, 9HM5A, 9HM5B, 9HM5C, 9HM5D
Altima
2015
9HP0A, 9HP0B, 9HP0C, 9HP4C
2016 - 2017
3TF0A, 3TF0B, 9HS9A
2018
3TD0A, 9HU0A, 9HU9A
5AA0A, 5AA1A, 5AA2A, 5AA9A
2015
5AA9B, 5AA0D, 5AA0E
2016 - 2017
5AG0A, 5AG9A, 5AG0B, 5AG9B, 5AG0C
Murano
2018
5BN0A, 5BN9A
2019
9UF0A
2020 - 2022
(1)
3KA2A, 3KA4A, 3KA5A, 3KA6A
3KA4B, 3KA5B, 3KA6B
3KA4C, 3KA6C
2013
3KA4D, 3KA4E
3KD2A, 3KD4A, 3KD5A
3KD4B, 3KD5B
3KD4C, 3KD4D, 3KD4E
9PA3A, 9PA7A, 9PA9A
9PA3B, 9PA7B
2014
9PA3C, 9PA7C
Pathfinder
9PA3D, 9PA5D, 9PA7D
9PA5E
9PB0A, 9PB3A, 9PB9A
2015
9PB0B, 9PB0C, 9PB0E
9PF0A, 9PF1A
2016
9PF1B, 9PF9A
2017
9PK0B, 9PK0C, 9PK9A
2018
9PM0A, 9PM0B, 9PM9A
2019 - 2020
(1)
4RA0A, 4RA0B, 4RA0C, 4RA0D
2016
4RA1A, 4RA1B
2017
9DD0A, 9DD0B, 9DD0C, 9DD9A, 9DD9B
Maxima
2018
9DE0A, 9DE9A
2019
9DJ0B
2020 - 2022
(1)
2015
4AY0A, 4AY0B, 4AY6A
Quest
2016
6AX0A, 6AX0B, 6AX9A
2017
6AX2A, 6AX2B, 6AX8A
(1) TCM reprogramming not currently applicable.
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173. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.
HINT:

In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
o If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 193 displays.
o Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX”.

If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is
no reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer back to
ASIST for further diagnosis.
TRANSMISSION
Figure 193
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174. When the screen in Figure 194 displays, reprogramming is complete.
HINT: If the screen in Figure 194 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
175. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
176. Select Next.
Figure 194
HINT:

In the next step (page 100) you will perform Erase All DTCs.

DTC erase is required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.
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TCU Unit Recovery
Do not disconnect the VI or shut down CONSULT if reprogramming does not
complete.
If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” icon displays, as shown in
Figure 195:

Check battery voltage
(12.0 - 15.5 V).

Ignition is ON, engine OFF. Or if
EV in Ready Mode.

External Bluetooth® devices are
OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select Retry and follow the on
screen instructions.

Retry may not go through on first
attempt and can be selected more
than once.
EXAMPLE
Figure 195
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays, as shown in
Figure 196:

Check battery voltage
(12.0 - 15.5 V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is plugged
in.

Ignition is ON, engine OFF. Or if
EV in Ready Mode.

Transmission is in Park.

All CONSULT VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are installed.

Select Home, and restart the
reprogram procedure from the
beginning.
EXAMPLE
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Figure 196
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177. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase All DTCs.
178. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 197 will
display.
179. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
180. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 197) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
181. Select Confirm.
31036 - _ _ _ _ _
31036 - _ _ _ _ _
TRANSMISSION
Figure 197
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182. Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.

Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10E / BASIC INSPECTION,
and perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.

Erase all DTCs with C-III plus.
IMPORTANT: Check off these additional services as they are completed and attach
this to the repair order when finished.
CHECK OFF
ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROCEDURE
PRINT CURRENT CALIBRATION DATA
CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER
WRITE THE DATA
PRINT NEW CALIBRATION DATA
FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING (Using procedure starting below)
PERFORM SELECT LEARNING (DRIVE/REVERSE LEARNING)
ERASE CVT FLUID DEGRADATION LEVEL DATA
ERASE ALL DTCS
183. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test
drive.
FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING (using CONSULT-III plus)
184. Apply the vehicle’s parking brake.
185. Start the engine and warm up to operating temperature (50-100o C [122-212o F]).
186. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.
187. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).
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188. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
189. Select Diagnosis (One System).
Figure 198
190. Select Work Support under TRANSMISSION.
Figure 199
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IMPORTANT: The following FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING will be performed twice.
Once in drive (D) and once in reverse (R).
191. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 200
192. 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 201 are being met.
193. Select Start.
Required
conditions
Figure 201
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194. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 201 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 202
195. When the screen in Figure 203 is displayed, select End.
196. Turn the engine OFF and then back ON.
Figure 203
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197. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.
Figure 204
198. 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 205 are being met.
199. Select Start.
Required
conditions
Figure 205
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200. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 205 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 3 minutes to complete.
Figure 206
201. When the screen in Figure 207 is displayed, select End.
Figure 207
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The Dummy Cover Will Not Sit Flush
Clutch pack
seated correctly
If the dummy cover does not sit flush, the
clutch pack may not be fully seated.

Figure 208 shows clutch pack fully
seated.

Clutch pack is not fully seated if it is
not below the surface that the
dummy cover bolts to.

Use instructions below to fully seat
clutch pack.
Surface dummy
cover seats on
HINT: Always handle the clutch pack by
the input shaft.
Figure 208
Dummy cover
202. Remove the dummy cover.
Figure 209
O-ring removed
Clutch pack
203. Pull up the clutch pack by the input
shaft to remove the entire clutch pack.

Make sure the O-ring is not
installed at this time, or it could be
damaged during reassembly.
Input shaft
Figure 210
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Clutch pack
Clutch pack layers
204. Using an appropriate tool, gently align
the layers of the clutch pack.

Bottom of the clutch pack shown in
Figure 211.
Appropriate
tool
Align layers
Figure 211
205. Reinsert the entire clutch pack while
holding the input shaft.
206. Gently jiggle the input shaft until the
clutch pack seats below case lip.
Input shaft
207. If the clutch pack does not seat, rotate
back and forth from the input shaft and
jiggle.
Clutch pack
208. If the clutch pack still does not seat,
repeat from step 203.
Figure 212
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PARTS INFORMATION
SUB-ASSEMBLY REPAIR
HINT: Refer to the following pages for single use parts that are not included in the
kits below for Quest. All other models should refer to the Library in the EPC for the
Single Use Parts List.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
KIT-PULLEY (1)
See Table D, below
1
CONTROL VALVE KIT (2)
3170E-29X9C
1
Loctite 5460 Sealant (3) (4)
999MP-LT5460P
(5) (6)
See the ALL REPAIRS table on page 111 for additional required parts.
Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
Loctite 5460 Sealant can be ordered through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage
program: Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621) or Website: Order via link on dealer
portal www.NNAnet.com and click on the “Maintenance Advantage” link.
For warranty repairs, Loctite 5460 Sealant must be used. For customer pay repairs,
Loctite 5460 Sealant or its equivalents are recommended.
One container of Loctite 5460 Sealant is good for approximately 5 repairs. Sealant
is not included in the kits.
Bill out Loctite 5460 Sealant (or equivalent) under expense code 008. Do not include
the Loctite 5460 Sealant part number on the claim.
Table D
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
Pathfinder
KIT-PULLEY
MODEL YEAR
PART NUMBER
2013-2014
31214-29X7C
2015-2020
31214-29X9B
Altima
(6 Cylinder)
2013-2014
31214-29X7A
2015-2018
31214-29X8A
Maxima
2016-2022
31214-29X8B
Murano
2015-2022
31214-29X9A
Quest
2015-2017
31214-29X9A
****Single use parts that are not included in the KIT-PULLEY****
Altima, Maxima, Murano, and Pathfinder:
Refer to the Library in the EPC for the Single Use Parts Lists.
Quest
See the Table on the next page.
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****Single use parts that are not included in the kits on page 107****
2015-2017 Quest
DESCRIPTION
PART # PREFIX
QUANTITY
PACKING/SEAL (Radiator drain plug O-ring)
SEAL - O RING
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to pump)
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps)
21481
1
49745
1
21639
2
15208
1
11026
1
21304
1
20691
2
20695
1
01223
3
NUT (Lower strut nuts)
54588
4
PIN - COTTER (Axle Cotter pin)
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
(Wheel hub lock nut)
SEAL - O RING
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to steering gear)
NUT
(Mounting nut b/w transverse link and front
suspension member)
NUT (Engine mounting insulator [RH] upper nuts)
40073
2
40262
2
49745
1
54588
4
11258
3
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring)
31084
1
CLAMP (CVT water hose clamps)
16439
2
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket)
11026
1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug)
31526-3VX0B
1
OIL FILTER ASSY (Engine oil filter)
WASHER - DRAIN PLUG
(Engine oil drain plug washer)
RING - RUBBER (Engine oil cooler O-ring)
GASKET - EXHAUST
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
BEARING - SEAL, EX
(Exhaust seal bearing to center exhaust)
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1)
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(1)
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
CONTROL VALVE KIT (1)
3170E-29X9C
1
See the ALL REPAIRS table below for additional required parts.
****Single use parts that are not included in the above kit****
DESCRIPTION
PART # PREFIX
QUANTITY
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps)
21639
2
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket)
Pathfinder ONLY
O-Ring (External CVT cooler O-rings)
11026
1
22180-9NB0A
2
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
Transmission Cooler Cleaner
999MP-AM006P
As needed
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (2)
999MP-NS300P
As needed
Lens Swab packet (3)
J-51963
As needed
ALL REPAIRS
(1) 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.
(2) For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid must be used. For customer pay
repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid or its equivalents are recommended.
(3) Shop supplies.
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THRUST BEARING (TYPE 1)
DESCRIPTION
THRUST BEARING
PART #: 31407-
BEARING THICKNESS
1XZ0B or X270A
3.57 mm
1XZ0C or X270B
3.75 mm
1XZ0D or X270C
3.93 mm
1XZ0E or X270D
4.1 mm
1XZ1A or X270E
4.28 mm
1XZ1B or X271A
4.46 mm
1XZ1C or X271B
4.61 mm
1XZ1D or X271C
4.79 mm
QTY
1 of each is
included in the
kit. Select 1 for
installation.
BEARING RACE (TYPE 2)
DESCRIPTION
RACE – BRG
PART #: 31435-
BEARING THICKNESS
3WX0A
0.6 mm
3WX0B
0.8 mm
3WX0C
1.0 mm
3WX0D
1.2 mm
3WX1A
1.4 mm
3WX1B
1.6 mm
3WX1C
1.8 mm
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QTY
1 of each is
included in the
kit. Select 1 for
installation.
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PARTS KITS REFERENCE TABLE (Parts are listed in order of installation)
IMPORTANT: Check off parts as they are used and attach this to the repair order when
finished.
CHECK OFF
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
PUMP ASSY-OIL
31340-3WX0A
1
SEAL-O RING (Pump fitting bolt)
31526-28X0C
1 (of 7)
SEAL-O RING (Filter cover)
31526-3VX0A
1
FILTER ASSY-OIL GOVENOR (CVT fluid filter)
31726-28X0A
1
MY13-14 Pathfinder
31209-29X8C
MY13-14 Altima
31209-29X8A
PULLEY
ASSY-CVT MY15-18 Altima, MY15-22 Murano
1
31209-29X9A
(Sub& MY15-17 Quest
assembly)
MY16-22 Maxima &
31209-29X9B
MY15-20 Pathfinder
CAP-GUIDE, CHAIN (Lubrication cap)
31268-3WXOA
2
SEAL-O RING
31526-28X0A
1
(O-ring between CVT case and side cover)
Loctite 5460 Sealant
999MP-LT5460P As needed
BOLT (For sub-assembly side cover)
31377-1XZOB 19 (of 43)
SEAL-O RING (Pulley retainer bolts)
31526-28X0C
6 (of 7)
SEAL OIL-DIFFER
38342-3WX0C
1
(Differential side oil seal; CVT case side)
See page 62
1
THRUST BEARING (Type 1)
See page 67
1
RACE-BRG (TYPE 2)
SEAL ASSY-OIL (Torque converter)
31375-1XF00
1
SEAL OIL-DIFFER
38342-3WX0D
1
(Torque converter side, front wheel drive only)
SEAL-O RING (Input shaft)
31526-80X01
1
Loctite 5460 Sealant
999MP-LT5460P As needed
BOLT (Torque converter housing)
31377-1XZOB 24 (of 43)
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
31528-1XZ0A
1
VALVE ASSY-CONTROL (Valve body)
31705-29X0C
1
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
24224-3VX0B
1
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
31069-3VX0D
1
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
31728-29X0D
1
GSKT-OIL PAN
31397-1XF0D
1
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
11026-JA00A
1
SEAL-O RING (Speed Sensor)
31526-1XG0C
1
SEAL-O RING
31526-3VX0B
1
(CVT filler plug at converter housing)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
999MP-NS300P As needed
SEAL-O RING (Transfer case to CVT. AWD only) 33118-4BA0A
1
SEAL-O RING
22180-9NB0A
2
(External Oil Cooler O-ring for Pathfinder only)
Complete CVT Flush Procedure
Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL VALVE (page 101)
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
IF DTC P17F1 is stored and Sub-Assembly is replaced
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
JD01AA
JD023A
CVT R&R
(2)
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = NG (Includes
JX36AA
1.1
control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly MY13-14
(1)
ZE
32
Pathfinder, MY16-22 Maxima or
JX45AA
3.2
MY13-18 Altima V6
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
MY15-20 Pathfinder or MY15-22 Murano or
JX53AA
3.4
MY15-17 Quest
Reprogram TCM
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the PARTS INFORMATION Table (Table D on page 109) and use the
applicable Belt and Pulley Assembly Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
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
Sealant
$12.46
OR
IF DTC P17F0 is stored and Sub-Assembly is replaced
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
JD01AA
JD023A
CVT R&R
(2)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY16-22
JX50AA
4.0
Maxima, or MY13-18 Altima V6
(1)
ZE
32
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY15-20 Pathfinder or
JX54AA
4.2
MY15-22 Murano or MY15-17 Quest
Reprogram TCM
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the PARTS INFORMATION Table (Table D on page 109) and use the
applicable Belt and Pulley Assembly Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
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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CLAIMS INFORMATION - CONTINUED
EXPENSE CODE
EXPENSE CODE
DESCRIPTION
MAX AMOUNT
008
Sealant
$12.46
OR
If DTC P17F1 is stored and Control Valve is replaced (chain inspection shows no
signs of chain slip, OK):
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
(1)
(2)
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = OK
JX37AA
0.4
(1)
ZE
32
Replace Valve Body
JD48AA
(2)
Reprogram TCM
JE99AA
(2)
Reference the PARTS INFORMATION Table and use the applicable Control Valve Kit
part number (3170E-29X9C) 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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Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
2013-2014 Pathfinder
2015-2020 Pathfinder
2016-2022 Maxima
2015-2022 Murano
2013-2018 Altima (6 Cylinder Only)
2015-2017 Quest
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2
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REMINDER! Attach the following to the repair order:

Total EndPlay (A) calculation (page 65)

Total EndPlay (C) calculation (Page 72)

C-III plus screen showing the TCM part number before and after the reprogramming
(Step 180 on page 100)

C-III plus screen showing the current calibration data (Step 180 on page 100)

C-III plus screen showing the new calibration data (Step 180 on page 100)

Parts Kit Reference Table (Page 113)
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
REFERENCE
April 27, 2017
NTB17-039
Original bulletin published
May 2, 2017
NTB17-039a
Amended to change information on page 1
June 29, 2017
NTB17-039b
Minor changes made to the PARTS
INFORMATION and PARTS KITS REFERENCE
TABLE, with related changes throughout the
bulletin
October 12, 2017
NTB17-039c
Added models, model year and additional
SERVICE PROCEDURE information
October 26, 2017
NTB17-039d
Thrust bearing quantity information clarified in
PARTS INFORMATION
March 5, 2018
NTB17-039e
Added Quest to APPLIED VEHICLES and
information related to Quest on pages 25, 100, 102,
103 and 105
March 14, 2018
NTB17-039f
CLAIMS INFORMATION added
October 8, 2019
NTB17-039g
TCM reprogramming added
October 30, 2019
NTB17-039h
CLAIMS INFORMATION on page 111 and step
reference on page 90 revised
March 11, 2020
NTB17-039i
2018 models added, Table C revised, and single
use parts lists added to PARTS INFORMATION
March 25, 2020
NTB17-039j
September 30, 2020
NTB17-039k
December 23, 2020
NTB17-039l
February 19, 2021
NTB17-039M
December 7, 2021
NTB17-039N
March 9, 2022
NTB17-039O
May 9, 2023
NTB17-039P
December 15, 2023
NTB17-039Q
DESCRIPTION
Complete part number for SEAL - O RING (O-ring:
CVT fluid overflow plug) in PARTS INFORMATION
added
2019 models added, Table C revised, revised step
178, revised “Additional SERVICE PROCEDURE”
table on page 100
PARTS INFORMATION updated
Revised step 8 and step 160
Thrust bearing part number options added to
tables on pages 66 and 111
APPLIED VEHICLES revised, and changes made
on pages 12, 25, 92, 95, 108, 112-115
APPLIED VEHICLES revised, changes made on
pages 4, 12, 25, 93-97, 109, 113, 114, 116 and
"NOTE" references changed to "HINT"
Table C on page 96 revised
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