Classification: Reference: Date:

AT16-020k NTB17-039k September 30, 2020

PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST;

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 VEHICLE: 2013-2018 Altima (L33) 2013-2019 Pathfinder (R52)

2015-2019 Murano (Z52) 2015-2017 Quest (E52)
2016-2019 Maxima (A36)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: 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))
NOTE:
 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.
CAUTION: 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. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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Repair Flow Chart

Customer reports
transmission judder (shake, shudder,
single or multiple bumps or vibration).

DTC P17F0 or P17F1

P17F0 DTC P17F1 DTC
found stored

No

This bulletin  Remove the control valve

does not apply (valve body). Page 7.
Refer to ASIST for further
 Perform CVT Chain
diagnostic information.
Inspection. Page 9.*

The CVT chain

No checks out OK
a. Remove the control valve
(valve body). Page 7. Yes
And then
a. Replace the sub-
b. Replace the sub-assembly.
assembly Page 16.
Page 16.
And then Install new valve
c. Install new valve body.
body only.
Page 85. b. Install new valve body.
Page 85. Page 85.

Check TCM part number

and if needed, perform reprogramming.
Step 167 on page 93.
IMPORTANT: Reprogramming, if needed, must
be done before performing additional services.

Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN

REPLACING CONTROL VALVE. Page 99.

* 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 92
 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………… page 105
 PARTS INFORMATION…………………………………………………………… page 107
 Parts Kits Reference Table………………….................................................... page 119
 CLAIMS INFORMATION………………………………………………………….. page 120
 Type 1 and Type 2 Additional Reference Images………………..…………….. page 122

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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: www.nissantechmate.com,
or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.

J-25721-A J-50818
Slide Hammer Set CVT2 Oil Pump
J-50255
Seal Installer
CVT Service Tool Kit

J-51923
J-50272 J-Hook Case
Digital Depth Separator
Gauge

J-50271 J-50255-UPD
Gauge Block Slide Hammer Set

J-8092
Driver Handle

J-52284 J-52283
Figure 1 Torque Converter Side CVT Case Side Seal
Seal Installer 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
wiring harness connector and remain in the connector
CVT.
Figure 7

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal

1. Write down all radio station presets.

Presets 1 2 3 4 5 6
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass Treble Balance Fade Speed Sen. Vol.

2. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.

3. Was DTC P17F0 found stored?
 NO: Proceed to step 4.
 YES:
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.
NOTE: 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”.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: 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”.
CAUTION: 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 2. Terminal cord assembly 3. CVT fluid temperature sensor bracket
4. Control valve 5. Bracket 6. O-ring
7. New-style oil strainer assembly 8. Old-style oil strainer assembly 9. Oil pan gasket
10. Oil pan 11. Drain plug 12. Drain plug gasket
13. Magnet 14. Spring washer 15. Manual plate
16. Lip seal 17. Snap ring 18. Overflow plug
19. O-ring : CVT fluid

: 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.

 This will assure all 360° of the chain is
inspected.
7. 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 9 (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 Front
rail

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.

NOTE: The CVT’s side cover was removed for easier viewing of camera location.
The side cover is not to be removed during boroscope 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).
CAUTION: 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.

8. Flush the CVT cooler(s).

IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT sub-assembly
replacement. Refer to bulletin NTB15-013 to perform CVT Cooler flush.
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

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 CVT chain
Figure 17

Inspect these surfaces

Close-up of area to be inspected

Figure 18

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 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
NG caused by NG
slippage

Figure 23 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).
NOTE: 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

CAUTION:

 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.
CAUTION: 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 (see Figure 32).
NOTE:
 These bolts will be replaced with
new ones and will not be reused. Dowel Pin
 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.

CAUTION: 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 33 Figure 34

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18. Note the location of the pin shown in Figure 35.
CAUTION: This pin can slip out during movement of the CVT while converter housing
is removed.

Figure 35

19. Remove the O-ring from the input O-ring

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 Differential

assembly assembly

Figure 37 Figure 38

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22. Remove the following oil seals using
suitable tools:
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage
any of the seal bore surfaces.

a. CVT case differential side oil seal

(drive shaft seal).
 See Figure 39.

Figure 39

b. Torque converter seal (Figure 40).

Figure 40

c. Converter Housing differential side

right hand oil seal (drive shaft
seal).
 See Figure 41.
NOTE: 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 (see Figure 42).

Figure 42
Baffle
plate A

24. 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 43 Figure 44

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 Thrust washer
25. Remove the following:

a. “Pump cover” (dummy cover)

thrust washer (Figure 45).
 This thrust washer will be Dummy cover
reused.

Figure 45

Snap ring
b. Oil pump snap ring (Figure 46).
 Lightly push the ends of the
snap ring together, rotate one
side upwards while pulling the
snap ring towards the pump
opening.
 This snap ring will be reused,
do not discard.

Figure 46

c. Oil pump bracket (Figure 47). Oil pump

 Retained by two bolts. bracket

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. Remove the two (2) bolts from baffle

plate C, and then remove baffle plate
C (Figure 49). Baffle
plate C

28. Remove the five (5) dummy cover

bolts, and then remove the dummy
cover. See Figure 50.
NOTE: 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 Dummy
cover 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) – See Figure 53 and Figure 54.
 MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY13-18 Altima, and MY16-19 Maxima use Type 1 (Thrust
Bearing).
 MY15-19 Pathfinder, MY15-19 Murano and MY15-17 Quest use Type 2 (Thrust
Bearing with Bearing Race).
 Please see page 122 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. Thrust
 This bearing will not be re-used. 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).
 These will be re-used later.

31. Wipe any metallic debris off of the face of the secondary speed sensor (Figure 52).
NOTE: The position of the secondary speed sensor is the same for Type 1 or Type 2.

Type 2 Type 2

Thrust Thrust
bearing bearing race

Figure 53 Figure 54

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 Top of Oil pan gasket
CVT surface

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).
NOTE:
o Do NOT discard the Allen™-
head bolts. Bolts will be re-
used.
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).
NOTE: 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).
 Discard the oil filter and seal.
They will be replaced.

O-ring seal
Figure 58

Grommet

 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.

CAUTION:
 DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
 Use brake spray 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 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).

NOTE: 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.

WARNING: Wear eye / face protection when using compressed air and cleaning
fluids.

CAUTION:
 Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 75 PSI.
 Do not use water-based (aqueous) cleaners.

Clean within
36. Clean the area where the CVT fluid this area
filter fits (Figure 61).
 Make sure the old filter grommet
seal is removed.

37. Clean the fluid passages to and from Fluid

the filter (Figure 61). 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.

NOTE:
 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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New Oil Pump Installation

42. Install the new oil pump using three (3)

original Allen™-head bolts (Figure 65).
NOTE:
 Finger tighten the Allen™-head
bolts at this time.

IMPORTANT: A Parts Kits Reference Table

is provided on page 119.
 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. Install the fitting bolt finger tight Fitting

(Figure 67). bolt

Figure 67

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45. Torque the three (3) Allen™ head bolts and fitting bolt.
 Allen™ head bolt torque: 17.6 – 20.6 N•m (1.79 – 2.1 kg-m, 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)

46. 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.
 Bolt torque 4.2 N•m (0.43 kg-m, 37.2 in-lb.)

Fluid filter

CVT fluid filter cover

O-ring seal

Figure 69 Figure 70

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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:
 Do not install any thrust bearing
to the clutch assembly bore at this
time.
Bolts
 If the cover does not seat flush
see TROUBLESHOOTING The
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit
Flush on page 105.
Dummy cover
Figure 71

49. Temporarily install the converter

housing onto the CVT case with three
bolts finger tight (Figure 72).

IMPORTANT:
 When fitting the CVT case
surfaces, DO NOT use the bolts Bolts
to draw in the case halves.
 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.
CAUTION: Manual shaft
 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
 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 pulleys rotational
characteristics. Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
IMPORTANT:
 Remember the pulley’s rotational
characteristics. This will be used Figure 74
as a reference after the new side
cover-pulleys and belt sub-
assembly (sub-assembly) have
been installed.
 This will be used as a reference
later in the procedure to
determine if the sub-assembly
installation is successful or not.

WARNING: Do not place fingers

between the pulley and the CVT case.

Do not place fingers

under pulley

Figure 75

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NOTE: 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 sub-
assembly.

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.
NOTE: 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.
CAUTION: Do not cross-thread the bolts when attaching to the CVT side
cover.

Triangle
(3) Spacers bracket
(# J-52082-2)

Lifting Fixture J-52082

Triangle Figure 78
Longer legs bracket joint

55. 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 three 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.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover from
the CVT case.
NOTE: 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
Figure 81

58. Raise the lifting fixture to remove the

“side cover with pulleys and chain sub-
assembly” (sub-assembly) from the
CVT case (Figure 82) and set aside.
CAUTION: Make sure the primary
speed sensor is removed from the
sub-assembly. Sub-assembly
 The speed sensor will be reused.
 DO NOT discard the speed
sensor.
 This sub-assembly will not be
reused.

59. Remove the lifting fixture from the sub- Figure 82

assembly and replace all six (6)
original bolts. CVT case

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60. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case (Figure 83) that the sub-
assembly 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.
CAUTION:
 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.

61. Remove the O-ring from the CVT case (Figure 84).
 This O-ring will not be reused.

Mating surfaces

O-ring

Figure 83 Figure 84

62. Remove the thrust bearing from the

planetary carrier plate (Figure 85).
 The thrust bearing will be re-
used. DO NOT discard.
CAUTION: 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. Remove the six (6) bolts from the new

sub-assembly and then remove their
O-rings. Lifting Fixture

 These bolts will be reused.

 These O-rings will not be reused.

65. Attach Lifting Fixture to the new sub-

assembly, and then raise sub-
assembly out of shipping box.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread side
cover holes when installing the Lifting Sub-assembly
Fixture. Always start bolts by hand.
Figure 88

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66. Install the original thrust bearing onto the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly
(Figure 89).

CAUTION: The thrust bearing has two different sides. Reference Figure 89 for
correct bearing orientation.

 Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing to
hold it in place on the primary pulley.

 The thrust bearing must sit flush with primary pulley surface (Figure 89).

 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.
NOTE: 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, ! PHYSICAL

INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.

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)?

 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 ( in
Figure 97) with the opening in the parking pawl ( in Figure 96) in the side cover.

NOTE:
 If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the case from
lowering.
 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 96 Figure 97

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.
 As needed, level the sub-assembly as it is lowered into the CVT case to help
the primary and the secondary pulley bearings align in their bores.
 MINOR LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS with limited weight on the sub-assembly
will help the installation. Vertical force is not needed.
 Once the sub-assembly is LEVEL the primary and the secondary pulley
bearings will smoothly align while lowering.

Sub-assembly will not lower past 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 sub-
assembly 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

18 mm (0.7
inch) gap
Primary
pulley bearing

Secondary Bearing bore

pulley bearing

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 sub-
assembly case cover.
WARNING: 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

Primary pulley to align splines
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).
 The bracket guide pins will be used
as a height marker of the pulleys to
ensure they remain seated in the Pulley Bracket Guide
case as the side cover is removed. Pins (J-52272)
76. Use slide hammer (J-25721-A) with J-
hook 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). Slide hammer (J-25721-A) with
 As the side cover is raised up, J-hook case separator (J-51923)
the exposed height of the Figure 103
pulley guide pins will shorten.
This is an indicator that the
Raise evenly; lift by hand.
pulleys are remaining seated in
the CVT case.
 Make sure the side cover is
completely separated from the
pulley bearings.

 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. Figure 104
77. Lift off the side cover by hand.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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 Lubrication
cap cap

Lubrication Wedge Chain guide

cap shaped index

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.
NOTE: Do not re-use the old O-ring.

Figure 109

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 Shim
82. 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.
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly or
equivalent as needed to keep the shim
Lathe cut seal
and lathe cut seal in place while
lowering the side cover to the CVT.
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.
NOTE: 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:
 Loctite 5460 (See the Parts Information section of this bulletin.)
 Color: Pink
IMPORTANT:
 Confirm that the mating surfaces are clean before applying sealant.
 Make sure that the starting point and the ending point of the sealant is
between two bolt holes. Overlap both ends of the bead by 3 – 5 mm.
 If the Guide Pins were removed to clean the case surfaces, reinstall them
now.
CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: Before installing side cover read

steps 88-91.
Figure 114
88. Install the side cover to the CVT case.
a. Route each of the 4 guide pins
from under the side cover through Not shown with sealant
their respective bolt holes. 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.
 See Figure 116 on page 54.
IMPORTANT:
 Keep the side cover as level as
possible during installation.
 To assist with proper pulley Figure 115
positioning, confirm the CVT is on
a flat surface.
 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
Figure 117) with the opening in the parking pawl ( in Figure 116) in the side
cover.
NOTE:
 If the parking rod is not located correctly it may keep the side cover from
lowering.
 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.

Not shown with sealant

and is for reference only.
Side cover
Parking pawl

Parking rod

CVT case

Figure 116 Figure 117

Side cover Not shown with sealant

and is for reference only.

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
91. Rotate the manual lever to the “N” (# J-52275)
position.

92. Remove the Side Cover Alignment Aid

(# J-52275) shown in Figure 119.

NOTE: 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.
 Do NOT pry with a screw driver.

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94. Remove the two (2) CVT Assembly Guide Pins (# J-51959).
 Leave the Pulley Bracket Guide Pins in place.

95. Install the sub-assembly side cover with nineteen (19) new side cover bolts to the
CVT case (Figure 121).
CAUTION: 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.
 Bolt torque: 45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 19 pieces.

Some bolts are hidden

8
4
2

6 Torque un-numbered
bolts in clockwise pattern

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 O-
rings, hand tight.

Figure 122

98. Confirm the parking rod operates

correctly as follows:
a. Rotate the shift select lever
counterclockwise and confirm that Shift select lever
all detents for each of the
P-R-N-D-L are felt.
b. Rotate the lever clockwise to return
the rod back to the P position.
c. Are all of the detents felt?
 YES: Proceed to step 99.
 NO: If the lever does not rotate Figure 123
or if all detents are not felt:
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 sub-
assembly.
Figure 124
c. Is the rotational characteristic “the
same” (OK) or “worse than before
the sub-assembly was replaced”
(NG)?
 OK: The rotational characteristic is the same or better; proceed to step 100.
 NG:
1) Remove the 19 case bolts and 6 pulley bracket bolts. Refer to page 35
steps 52 and 53.
2) Install the two Pulley Bracket Guide Pins (J-52272). Refer to page 48
step 75.
3) Remove the side cover.
4) Remove the two (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 J-8092
Driver Handle J-8092.
 Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to CVT
the seal lip surfaces. 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 26F

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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 128

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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.
 The Depth Gauge’s display should now read 0.00 mm.

NOTE:
 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 129

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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 130) 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
CVT case cover

Total
endplay

Clutch Thrust
drum bearing

Figure 130

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 131 as follows:
IMPORTANT: Measurements are
required from two opposite ends to
obtain the average.

Clutch drum of clutch assembly

Figure 131

Clutch assembly
bore
a. Position the Gauge Block over the
clutch assembly bore on the surface
where the dummy cover seats
(Figure 132).
IMPORTANT: This surface is lower
than the CVT case to torque
converter housing surface.

Gauge Block
Dummy
Figure 132 cover seat

b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not

sitting on the clutch assembly or Dummy
against the input shaft.
cover seat
NOTE:
 The clutch assembly should sit
1-3 mm lower than the dummy
cover seat
(Figure 133).
 If the clutch assembly is sitting
higher than the dummy cover
surface, see
TROUBLESHOOTING The Clutch assembly
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit
Flush on page 105. Figure 133

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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the
Gauge Block (Figure 134). Depth Gauge Datum level
NOTE: 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 Clutch assembly
measurement as D1 (use bore
millimeters).
Gauge Block
NOTE: Do not measure from the
clutch assembly bore shown in red Figure 134
(Figure 135).

Do not measure
from this raised step
(highlighted in red).

Measure here; D2 Measure here; D1

Figure 135

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 137) as follows: Clean here Clean surfaces
a. Clean the dummy cover surfaces
that contact the CVT case and
thrust bearing (Figure 136).
CAUTION: 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
down on a work bench, and place Clean here
the Gauge Block onto the thrust
bearing surface (Figure 137). Figure 136
c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover (Figure 137).
NOTE: 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 137).
Gauge Block

Measure opposite sides

Figure 137
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).
 Fill in the measurements below for “D” and “H” from pages 64 and 65 to
calculate for “A”.
D measurement ______ mm Please print this page and
– H measurement ______ mm attach it to the repair order.
= A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ______ mm
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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.
 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 138).
Table A
A=D-H BEARING
PART #: 31407-
CLEARANCE (A) THICKNESS
1XZ0B 3.87 - 4.06 MM 3.57
1XZ0C 4.07 - 4.22 mm 3.75
1XZ0D 4.23 - 4.42 mm 3.93
1XZ0E 4.43 - 4.57 mm 4.1
1XZ1A 4.58 - 4.77 mm 4.28
1XZ1B 4.78 - 4.93 mm 4.46
1XZ1C 4.94 - 5.08 mm 4.61
1XZ1D 5.09 - 5.29 mm 4.79
Figure 138
111. Install the thrust bearing flush to the clutch assembly bore as shown in Figure 139.
 Install thrust bearing in area shown in green so that it is centered by the four
tabs.
CAUTION: The thrust bearing has two sides. See image below for appropriate
orientation.

Four Alignment
Silver surface tabs.
faces UP (One not shown).

Black surface
faces DOWN

Thrust bearing
This gap should
face down

Correct installation Incorrect installation

Figure 139
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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 130) 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 Dummy
case Bearing cover
race

Thrust
bearing

Clutch
drum

Figure 140

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.
CAUTION: Do NOT use sanding discs or similar abrasive tools.
 Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
 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 141

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 142

b. Confirm the Gauge Block is not Input shaft

sitting on the clutch assembly or
against the input shaft.
NOTE:
 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 Clutch assembly
TROUBLESHOOTING The
Dummy Cover Will Not Sit Figure 143
Flush on page 105.

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c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block.
NOTE: 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 144. Write this
measurement as D1 (use millimeters).

Measure 180
degrees apart

Figure 144

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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116. Measure the average (H) dummy Clean here Clean surfaces
cover height where case seats as
follows;

a. Clean the dummy cover surface

that contact the CVT case and
depth gauge.
CAUTION: Use brake spray (or
equivalent) and lint-free towel only.
Make sure the brake spry or
solvents used are compatible with
local regulations.
Clean here
b. Place the dummy cover upside Figure 145
down on a workbench, and place
the Gauge Block onto the top
surface.

c. Position the Depth Gauge on the Gauge Block over an outer end of the dummy
cover.
NOTE: 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 146

f. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as H.

(H1 + H2)
H = --------------- Write the measurement for “H” here _____ mm
2

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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 8GG

c. Using the formula below, calculate the average and then write down the calculated
value as J.

(J1 + J2)
J = --------------- Write the measurement for “J” here _____ mm
2

118. Calculate gap G.

Gap G = J – H

 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 147).
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 = --------------- Write the measurement for “E” here _____ mm
2

Roller side

Gauge
Block
Thrust
bearing
Figure 147

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
NOTE: “T “ is the Thickness of the Gauge Block (J-50271: 20mm).

 Fill in the measurements below for “D”, “G” and “E” from pages 69-72 to
calculate for “C”.
D measurement ______ mm
– T measurement _ 20 __ mm
+ G measurement ______ mm
– E measurement ______ mm Please print this page and
= C---------------- ______ mm 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 148).

IMPORTANT: Do not measure from the thrust bearing race lip (Figure 149).

Table B
CLEARANCE (C) RACE
PART #: 31435-
C=D–T+G–E THICKNESS
3WX0A 0.90 – 1.08 mm 0.6 mm
3WX0B 1.09 – 1.29 mm 0.8 mm
3WX0C 1.30 – 1.50 mm 1.0 mm
3WX0D 1.51 – 1.70 mm 1.2 mm
3WX1A 1.71 – 1.90 mm 1.4 mm
3WX1B 1.91 – 2.10 mm 1.6 mm
3WX1C 2.11 – 2.30 mm 1.8 mm

Correct Incorrect

Thrust bearing
race lip

Do not measure
from thrust Thrust bearing
bearing race lip race
Figure 148 Figure 149

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121. Install the thrust bearing onto the
clutch drum.

IMPORTANT: The thrust bearing has

two sides.
 The needle bearing side is the
upper side.
 The race side mates with the Thrust
clutch drum surface. bearing

Figure 150

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 151

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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 152).

Figure 152

Lubrication
tube,
tube
bracket,
and
and
bracket
bolt
b. Remove the bolt and then remove
the lubrication tube and its bracket
(Figure 153).

Figure 153

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 154 and Figure 155 below.
NOTE: 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 Apply cleaner, and
air pressure to then 75 PSI air
these passages pressure to this
passage
Figure 154

Air pressure
comes out here

Apply 75 PSI
maximum air pressure
in these passages
Figure 155
126. Install the lubrication tube and bracket, and then the baffle plate with three bolts
(Figure 156).
 Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)

Baffle plate
and bolts

Lubrication
tube and
bracket

Figure 156

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CVT Reassembly

127. Install a new torque converter seal with

Seal Installer J-50818 (Figure 157).
 Place the torque converter housing
flat during installation.
J-50818
 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.

Figure 157

128. Is this vehicle an all-wheel drive J-52284

(AWD)?
YES: Proceed to step 129.
NO: Install the torque converter
housing side axle seal (Figure 158). J-8092
 Use Seal Installer J-52284 and
Driver Handle J-8092.
 Apply a light coat of CVT fluid to Converter
the seal lip surfaces. housing

 Proceed to step 129. Figure 158

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129. Apply petroleum jelly or equivalent to
the dummy cover’s lathe cut seals
(Figure 159) before installing the
dummy cover to the CVT case.
IMPORTANT:
 Confirm that the lathe cut seals
(white seals) are in their
appropriate slots. Carefully
reposition seals as necessary.
This area must
 Lathe cut seals must be in remain clear
correct the positions during final
assembly to prevent drivability
issues. Figure 159

Dummy cover lathe cut

seals (white seals)

Input shaft lathe cut seals

130. Confirm that the input shaft’s lathe cut (white seals) correctly
seals are in the correct locations. located in slots
Input shaft
IMPORTANT:
 Lathe cut seals (white seals) must
be in their appropriate slots.
Carefully reposition seals as This area must
necessary. remain clear
 Lathe cut seals must be in the
correct positions during final
assembly to prevent drivability
issues.
Figure 160
131. Install the dummy cover first, then
baffle plate C, and then the related
bolts finger tight (Figure 161).

IMPORTANT: Visually check that the

dummy cover is fully seated on the
CVT case. If it is not, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING pages 105-
106.
Dummy
 Do not force the dummy cover into cover, baffle
place. plate C, and
bolts
 Make sure the dummy cover is
fully seated before installing the
bolts. Figure 161
 Do not torque these bolts at this
time.

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132. Install baffle plate B and “L” bracket
with the related bolts finger tight Baffle plate B
(Figure 162). 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 “L” bracket
b. “L” bracket bolts: 25.5 N-m (2.6 kg- and bolts
m, 19 ft- lb). Torque 11 and
then 2 .
c. Dummy cover and baffle plate C Figure 162
bolts torque: 19.0 N•m (1.9 kg-m,
14 ft-lb.)

Thrust washer

134. Install the thrust washer onto the

dummy cover (Figure 163).
 Use petroleum jelly or equivalent to
hold the thrust washer in place.
 Make sure the tabs fit into the
holes.
Tabs

Figure 163

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 Drive sprocket
Chain
Driven sprocket
135. Install the drive sprocket, driven
sprocket, and chain as an assembly
(Figure 164).
 Make sure the raised edge (wider
edge) on the drive sprocket is
facing up (Figure 165).

Figure 164

Raised
edge

Figure 165

Snap ring Driven

a. Expand the snap ring with a
ends sprocket
suitable tool, and then push down
on the driven sprocket until it
bottoms out (Figure 166).
b. Release the snap ring and then
pull up on the driven sprocket until
the snap ring locks into its groove.
NOTE: A click sound is heard when
the snap ring locks in place.

Figure 166

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 Baffle
plate A
136. Install baffle plate A with two nuts nuts
(Figure 167).
 Nut torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m,
52.2 in-lb.)

Figure 167

137. Install a new O-ring on the input shaft O-ring

(Figure 168).
 Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring and
O-ring groove before installing.

Figure 168

138. Install the differential assembly and the reduction gear assembly into the CVT case
(Figure 169).
 Thoroughly clean each assembly before installing.
 Oil the bearings and gear teeth with CVT fluid before installing.

Reduction gear
Differential assembly
assembly

Figure 169

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139. Confirm the pin (Figure 170) is located
in the CVT case prior to installation of
the converter housing. Pin

NOTE: If necessary, apply petroleum

jelly or equivalent to keep it in place.

Figure 170

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140. Apply one continuous 2.0 mm (0.8 inches) diameter bead (Figure 171) 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 171).
IMPORTANT: Have the converter housing ready for installation prior to applying
the sealant.

NOTE:
 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 171

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141. Install the torque converter housing onto the CVT case (see Figure 172 for torque
sequence):
 Install new bolts (24).
a. Torque the first six (6) bolts with symbol in numbered sequence (see
below).
b. Torque the remaining bolts with symbol in numbered sequence (see
below).
 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 172).

23

22
21

20 7 8

19 24 9

18

17

16 10

11
15
14
13 12

Figure 172

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.

CAUTION: Handle the valve body carefully.

NOTE: If an oil strainer bracket was

removed, discard it. An oil strainer
bracket (Figure 173) will not be used
with the new oil strainer.
Oil strainer
bracket

Figure 173

143. Install a new lip seal (Figure 174).

 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 174

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144. Install the Control Valve with eleven 25 mm bolts
(11) mounting bolts (Figure 175).

IMPORTANT: Leave four (4) bolt

holes blank at this step.
CAUTION: Make sure the wiring
harness does not get pinched (see 44 mm bolts
Figure 176 and Figure 177 for correct
routing).

 54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt ;

7 pieces

 44 mm (1.73 inch) long bolt ; Figure 175

2 pieces

 25 mm long (1 inch) long bolt ;

2 pieces
CAUTION: The two 25 mm bolts
are installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

Correctly routed Incorrectly routed

Figure 176 Figure 177

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145. Replace the metal bracket of the fluid temperature sensor as follows:

NOTE: 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 178 and
Figure 179).

CAUTION: 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:
 Locate the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the fluid
temperature sensor (Figure 179).

 Tighten the plastic zip tie so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 179.

d. Cut off the plastic zip tie excess.

Fluid temperature
sensor
Fluid temperature
sensor

Plastic zip tie Plastic zip tie

located at corner in center notch
Fluid temperature
sensor’s metal
Figure 178 bracket Figure 179

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146. Connect the electrical harness
connector (Figure 180).

Harness
connector

Figure 180

147. Install the CVT fluid temperature

sensor bracket to the valve body with
one (1) bolt (Figure 181).
NOTE: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank
as it will be used to secure the oil
strainer at a later step.
 54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt. 1 bolt

 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

Figure 181

148. Install the new oil strainer with its new

O-ring seal with two (2) bolts
(Figure 182).
NOTE: The replacement strainer
maybe a different shape than the
original.
54 mm
 54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt ; bolts
2 pieces.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 182

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149. Install the manual plate, lock washer, Manual plate Slot and manual
and nut (Figure 183). plate end
NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
Lock washer
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.
 Reuse the existing manual plate, Nut
lock washer, and nut.
 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 Figure 183
should not be present at re-assembly.

151. Reassemble the original magnets to

the pan.
NOTE: 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 184).
 Reuse the existing pan bolts.
 Oil pan bolts torque: 7.9 N•m
(0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 184

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.
 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 (see Figure 185).
 A = 14.4 mm
Converter housing

Measure here

Converter front
A

Straight edge
laid on mating
surface of
converter housing
Figure 185

157. Attach the QR label (Figure 186) with the new calibration data onto the transmission
range switch (inhibitor switch Figure 187).
 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 186).

Inhibitor
CD-R
switch

QR Label

QR Label

Figure 186 Figure 187

158. If only the valve body (control valve) was replaced, skip to step 160 on the next page.

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Install the CVT Assembly

159. Install the CVT assembly into the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT installation.
And then,
External O-ring
 2WD vehicles skip to step 160
to the transfer
below:
case
Transfer
 Vehicles with all-wheel drive, install case
the transfer case as follows:
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.
NOTE:
 Refer to the ESM, section
DLN – Driveline, for the
transfer case assembly Figure 188
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.

160. Flush the CVT cooler.

IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required. Refer to bulletin NTB15-013 to
perform CVT 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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A.
TCM Reprogramming

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.

NOTE:

 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 (C-III plus) Reprogramming" general procedure.

CAUTION:
 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. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.

164. Start C-III plus.

165. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

 The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

166. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Plus VI is
recognized

Figure 189

167. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 190.

168. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 190, confirm reprogramming applies as
follows.
A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).

TRANSMISSION Current TCM P/N

31036

B.
Figure 190

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 B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part
Number column in Table C below.
 If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure; step 169.
 If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed; skip to step 178 on
page 99, Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL
VALVE.
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
Altima 2014 9HM2A, 9HM5A, 9HM5B, 9HM5C, 9HM5D
2015 9HP0A, 9HP0B, 9HP0C, 9HP4C
3TF0A, 3TF0B
2016/2017
9HS9A
2018 3TD0A, 9HU0A, 9HU9A
5AA0A, 5AA1A, 5AA2A, 5AA9A
2015
5AA9B, 5AA0D, 5AA0E
Murano 2016/2017 5AG0A, 5AG9A, 5AG0B, 5AG9B, 5AG0C
2018 5BN0A, 5BN9A
2019 9UF0A
3KA2A, 3KA4A, 3KA5A, 3KA6A
3KA4B, 3KA5B, 3KA6B
3KA4C, 3KA6C
2013 3KA4D, 3KA4E
3KD2A, 3KD4A, 3KD5A
3KD4B, 3KD5B
3KD4C, 3KD4D, 3KD4E
9PA3A, 9PA7A, 9PA9A
Pathfinder 9PA3B, 9PA7B
2014 9PA3C, 9PA7C
9PA3D, 9PA5D, 9PA7D
9PA5E
9PB0A, 9PB3A, 9PB9A
2015
9PB0B, 9PB0C, 9PB0E
9PF0A, 9PF1A
2016
9PF1B, 9PF9A
2017 9PK0B, 9PK0C, 9PK9A
2018 9PM0A, 9PM0B, 9PM9A
4RA0A, 4RA0B, 4RA0C, 4RA0D
2016
4RA1A, 4RA1B
Maxima 2017 9DD0A, 9DD0B, 9DD0C, 9DD9A, 9DD9B
2018 9DE0A, 9DE9A
2019 9DJ0B
2015 4AY0A, 4AY0B, 4AY6A
Quest 2016 6AX0A, 6AX0B, 6AX9A
2017 6AX2A, 6AX2B, 6AX8A

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169. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.
NOTE:
 In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
 If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 191 displays.
 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 191
 Before reprogramming will start, you will be required to enter your User Name and
Password.
 The CONSULT PC must be connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).
 If you do not know your User Name and Password, contact your Service
Manager.

Figure 192

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170. When the screen in Figure 193 displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 193 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.

171. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.

172. Select Next.

Figure 193

NOTE:
 In the next step (page 98) 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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TCM Recovery:

Do not disconnect plus VI or shut down C-III plus if reprogramming does not
complete.

If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” icon displays as shown in
Figure 194:

 Check battery voltage

(12.0–15.5 V).

 Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

 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. Figure 194

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 195:

 Check battery voltage

(12.0 – 15.5 V).

 CONSULT A/C adapter is

plugged in.

 Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

 Transmission is in Park.

 All C-III plus / VI cables are

securely connected.

 All C-III plus updates are

installed.
Figure 195
 Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.

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173. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase All DTCs.

174. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 196 will
display.

175. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.

176. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 196) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.

177. Select Confirm.

31036 - _ _ _ _ _

31036 - _ _ _ _ _

TRANSMISSION

Figure 196

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178. 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

179. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test
drive.

FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING (using CONSULT-III plus)

180. Apply the vehicle’s parking brake.

181. Start the engine and warm up to operating temperature (50-100o C [122-212o F]).

182. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.

183. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).

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184. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.
 The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

185. Select Diagnosis (One System).

Figure 197

186. Select Work Support under TRANSMISSION.

Figure 198

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IMPORTANT: The following FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING will be performed twice.
Once in drive (D) and once in reverse (R).

187. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.

Figure 199

188. 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 200 are being met.

189. Select Start.

Required
conditions

Figure 200

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190. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 200 and the “Current status”
indicates “EXECUTING”, shift the CVT into D and then wait until the “Current status”
indicates “COMPLETED”.
NOTE: This may take up to three (3) minutes to complete.

Figure 201

191. When the screen in Figure 202 is displayed, select End.

192. Turn the engine OFF and then back ON.

Figure 202

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193. Select FWD CLUTCH POINT LEARNING and then Start.

Figure 203

194. 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 204 are being met.

195. Select Start.

Required
conditions

Figure 204

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196. While maintaining all conditions shown in Figure 204 and the Current status indicates
EXECUTING, shift the CVT into R and then wait until the Current status indicates
COMPLETED.
NOTE: This may take up to 3 minutes to complete.

Figure 205

197. When the screen in Figure 206 is displayed, select End.

Figure 206

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The Dummy Cover Will Not Sit Flush

If the dummy cover does not sit flush, the Clutch pack
clutch pack may not be fully seated. seated correctly

 Figure 207 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 Surface dummy
clutch pack. cover seats on
NOTE: Always handle the clutch pack by
Figure 207
the input shaft.

Dummy cover

198. Remove the dummy cover.

Figure 208

O-ring removed

Clutch pack

199. 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 Input shaft
damaged during reassembly.

Figure 209

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 Clutch pack

Clutch pack layers

200. Using an appropriate tool, gently align

the layers of the clutch pack.

 Bottom of the clutch pack shown in

Figure 210. Appropriate
tool
Align layers

Figure 210

201. Reinsert the entire clutch pack while

holding the input shaft.

202. Gently jiggle the input shaft until the

clutch pack seats below case lip.
Input shaft
203. If the clutch pack does not seat, rotate
back and forth from the input shaft and
jiggle.

204. If the clutch pack still does not seat, Clutch pack
repeat from step 199.
Figure 211

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PARTS INFORMATION

SUB-ASSEMBLY REPAIR

NOTE: Refer to the following pages for single use parts that are not included in the
kits below.

DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY

KIT-PULLEY See Table D, below 1
CONTROL VALVE KIT (1) 3170E-29X9C 1
SEAL-O RING
33118-4BA0A 1
(Transfer case to CVT AWD only)
SEAL-O RING 22180-9NB0A 2
Loctite 5460 Sealant (2) (3) 999MP-LT5460P (4) (5)
(1) Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.
(2) Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and 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.
(3) For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and Loctite 5460 Sealant must be used.
For customer pay repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT and Loctite 5460 Sealant Fluid or their
equivalents are recommended.
(4) One container of Loctite 5460 Sealant is good for approximately 5 repairs. Sealant
is not included in the kits.
(5) 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 MODEL YEAR PART NUMBER

2013-2014 31214-29X7C
Pathfinder
2015-2019 31214-29X9B

Altima 2013-2014 31214-29X7A

KIT-PULLEY
(6 Cylinder) 2015-2018 31214-29X8A
Maxima 2016-2019 31214-29X8B
Murano and Quest 2015-2019 31214-29X9A

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2013-2016 Pathfinder

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
16175 1
(Electric throttle control actuator gasket)
GASKET - INTAKE ADAPTER
14032 1
(Intake manifold collector gasket)
PIN – COTTER (Axle cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 2
(Wheel hub lock nut)
NUT (Lower strut nuts) 54588 4
CIRCLIP (Axle Circlip) 38225 2
PIN - COTTER, SPLI (Outer socket cotter pin) 08921 2
GASKET – EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
BEARING - SEAL, EX
20695 1
(Exhaust seal bearing to center exhaust)
BOLT (Exhaust bolts to catalyst B2) 01125 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1) 01223 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to center exhaust tube) 01225 2
CLAMP (CVT water hose clamps) 16439 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
O-Ring (External CVT cooler O-rings) 22180 2
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket) 11026 1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug) 31526-3VX0B 1
AWD - GASKET - FILLER PLUG
11026 2
(Transfer case filler plug and drain plug gaskets)
AWD - SEAL - O RING
49328 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to steering gear)
AWD - BOLT (Propeller shaft bolts to transfer assy) 37120 4
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2013-2016 Pathfinder - Continued

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

AWD - BOLT
14069 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] bolts to manifold)
AWD - NUT
14094 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] nuts to manifold)
AWD - GASKET – EXHAUST
20691 1
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] ring gasket to manifold)
AWD - SEAL - O RING (Transfer case to CVT O-ring) 33118 1
FWD - NUT (Steering gear mounting nuts) 54588 2

2017-2019 Pathfinder

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

CLAMP (CVT cooler hose clamps at radiator) 21639 2
SEAL - O RING
49328 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to steering gear)
SEAL - O RING
49745 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to pump)
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust Ring gaskets to catalyst)
BEARING - SEAL, EX
20695 1
(Exhaust seal bearing to center exhaust)
BOLT (Exhaust bolts to catalyst B2) 01125 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1) 01223 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to center exhaust tube) 01225 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
PIN - COTTER (Axle cotter pin, only RH needed) 40073 1
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 1
(Wheel hub lock nut, only RH needed)
Continued on the next page
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2017-2019 Pathfinder - Continued

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

CIRCLIP (Axle Circlip, only RH needed) 38225 1
NUT (Lower strut nuts, only RH needed) 54588 2
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
O-Ring (External CVT Cooler O-Rings) 22180 2
AWD - NUT
11258 3
(Engine mounting insulator [RH only] upper nuts)
AWD - BOLT (Propeller shaft bolts to transfer assy) 37120 4
AWD - NUT (Center bearing bracket nuts) 01223 2
AWD - BOLT (Propeller shaft bolts to final drive assy) 37120 4
AWD - NUT (Propeller shaft nuts to final drive assy) 37171 4
AWD - BOLT
14069 4
(Three way catalyst [bank 2] to manifold bolts)
AWD - NUT
14094 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 2] to manifold nuts)
AWD - GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] to manifold ring gaskets)
AWD - GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 2] to manifold ring gaskets)
AWD - GASKET - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
14036 2
(Exhaust manifold [bank 1 & 2] gaskets)
AWD - BOLT
14069 7
(Exhaust manifold cover [bank 1 & 2] bolts)
AWD - BOLT
14069 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] bolts to manifold)
AWD - NUT
14094 2
(Three way catalyst [bank 1] nuts to manifold)
AWD - NUT
14094 6
(Exhaust manifold [bank 1 ONLY] nuts to head)
AWD - SEAL - O RING (Transfer case to CVT O-ring) 33118 1
AWD - GASKET - FILLER PLUG
11026 2
(Transfer case filler plug and drain plug gaskets)

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****Single use parts that are not included in the kits on page 107****

2013-2018 Altima

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
16175 1
(Electric throttle control actuator gasket)
GASKET - INTAKE ADAPTER
14032 1
(Intake manifold collector gasket)
PIN - COTTER (Axle cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT (Lower Strut Nuts) 54588 4
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 2
(Wheel hub lock nut)
CIRCLIP - SIDE GEAR (Axle Circlip) 38225 2
PIN - COTTER, SPLI (Outer socket cotter pin) 08921 2
NUT (Stabilizer connecting rod nut to strut) 01225 2
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust Ring gaskets to catalyst)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20692 1
(Exhaust gasket to center exhaust)
NUT (Steering gear mounting nuts) 54588 2
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
CLAMP (CVT water hose clamps) 16439 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket) 11026 1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug) 31526-3VX0B 1

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2015-2019 Maxima

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
16175 1
(Electric throttle control actuator gasket)
GASKET - INTAKE ADAPTER
14032 1
(Intake manifold collector gasket)
PIN - COTTER (Axle Cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT (Lower strut nuts) 54588 4
NUT - KNUCKLE SPINDLE (Wheel hub lock nut) 40262 2
CIRCLIP - SIDE GEAR (Axle Circlip) 38225 2
PIN - COTTER, SPLI (Outer socket cotter pin) 08921 2
NUT (Stabilizer connecting rod nut to strut) 01225 2
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20692 1
(Exhaust gasket to center exhaust)
NUT (Exhaust nuts to center exhaust tube) 01225 2
NUT (Steering gear mounting nuts) 54588 2
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
CLAMP (CVT water hose clamps) 16439 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket) 11026 1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug) 31526-3VX0B 1

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2015-2019 Murano - AWD

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

PACKING/SEAL (Radiator drain plug O-ring) 21481 1
SEAL - O RING
49328 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to steering gear)
SEAL - O RING
92473 1
(AC low pressure pipe O-rings to assy)
SEAL - O RING
(AC low pressure flex hose O-ring to compressor 92474 2
and #3)
SEAL - O RING
92470 1
(AC high pressure flex hose O-rings to compressor)
SEAL - O RING
92472 1
(AC high pressure flex hose O-rings to condenser)
SEAL - O RING
(AC high pressure pipe O-rings to condenser and 92470 2
assy)
SEAL - O RING
49745 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to pump)
CLAMP
21639 2
(CVT fluid cooler hose clamps)
NUT
11258 3
(Engine mounting insulator [RH] upper nuts)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20692 1
(Exhaust gasket to center exhaust)
NUT (Exhaust bolts to catalyst B2) 01125 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1) 01223 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to center exhaust tube) 01125 2
BOLT (Propeller shaft bolts to transfer assy) 37120 4
NUT (Center bearing bracket nuts) 01223 2
NUT (Propeller shaft nuts to final drive assy) 37171 4
NUT (Stabilizer connecting rod nut to strut) 01223 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
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2015-2019 Murano - AWD - Continued

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

BOLT (Three way catalyst [bank 2] to manifold bolts) 14069 4
NUT (Three way catalyst [bank 2] to manifold nuts) 14094 2
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Three way catalyst (bank 1) to manifold ring gaskets)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Three way catalyst (bank 2) to manifold ring gaskets)
GASKET - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
14036 2
(Exhaust manifold [bank 1 & 2] gaskets)
BOLT (Exhaust manifold cover [bank 1 & 2] bolts) 14069 7
BOLT (Three way catalyst [bank 1] bolts to manifold) 14069 2
NUT (Three way catalyst [bank 1] nuts to manifold) 14094 2
NUT (Manifold to head nuts [bank 1 & 2]) 14094 12
PIN - COTTER (Axle Cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 2
(Wheel hub lock nut)
CIRCLIP (Axle Circlip) 38225 2
NUT (Lower strut nuts) 54588 4
SEAL - O RING (Transfer case to CVT O-ring) 33118 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
GASKET - FILLER PLUG
11026 2
(Transfer case filler plug and drain plug gaskets)

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****Single use parts that are not included in the kits on page 107****

2015-2019 Murano - FWD

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
16175 1
(Electric throttle control actuator gasket)
GASKET - INTAKE ADAPTER
14032 1
(Intake manifold collector gasket)
PIN - COTTER (Axle Cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT (Lower strut nuts) 54588 4
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 2
(Wheel hub lock nut)
CIRCLIP - SIDE GEAR (Axle Circlip) 38225 2
NUT (Stabilizer connecting rod nut to strut) 01223 2
PIN - COTTER, SPLI (Outer socket cotter pin) 08921 2
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
GASKET - EXHAUST
20692 1
(Exhaust gasket to center exhaust)
NUT (Exhaust bolts to catalyst B2) 01125 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1) 01223 3
NUT (Exhaust nuts to center exhaust tube) 01125 2
NUT (Steering gear mounting nuts) 54588 2
PACKING/SEAL (Radiator drain plug O-ring) 21481 1
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
CLAMP (CVT water hose clamps) 16439 2
SEAL - O RING (Fill-tube O-ring) 31084 1
GASKET (CVT drain plug gasket) 11026 1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug) 31526-3VX0B 1

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2015-2017 Quest

DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

PACKING/SEAL (Radiator drain plug O-ring) 21481 1
SEAL - O RING
49745 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to pump)
CLAMP (CVT fluid cooler hose clamps) 21639 2
OIL FILTER ASSY (Engine oil filter) 15208 1
WASHER - DRAIN PLUG
11026 1
(Engine oil drain plug washer)
RING - RUBBER (Engine oil cooler O-ring) 21304 1
GASKET - EXHAUST
20691 2
(Exhaust ring gaskets to catalyst)
BEARING - SEAL, EX
20695 1
(Exhaust seal bearing to center exhaust)
NUT (Exhaust nuts to catalyst B1) 01223 3
NUT (Lower strut nuts) 54588 4
PIN - COTTER (Axle Cotter pin) 40073 2
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
40262 2
(Wheel hub lock nut)
SEAL - O RING
49745 1
(Steering high pressure line O-ring to steering gear)
NUT
(Mounting nut b/w transverse link and front 54588 4
suspension member)
NUT (Engine mounting insulator [RH] upper nuts) 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

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CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT

DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY

CONTROL VALVE KIT (5) 3170E-29X9C 1

****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) 11026 1
SEAL - O RING (O-ring: CVT fluid overflow plug) 31526-3VX0B 1
Pathfinder ONLY
22180 2
O-Ring (External CVT cooler O-rings)

ALL REPAIRS

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
(1) Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and 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.
(2) For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid and Loctite 5460 Sealant must be used.
For customer pay repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT and Loctite 5460 Sealant Fluid or their
equivalents are recommended.
(3) Shop supplies.

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THRUST BEARING (TYPE 1)

DESCRIPTION PART #: 31407- BEARING THICKNESS QTY

1XZ0B 3.57
1XZ0C 3.75
1XZ0D 3.93 1 of each is
1XZ0E 4.1 included in the
THRUST BEARING
1XZ1A 4.28 Kit. Select 1 for
1XZ1B 4.46 installation.
1XZ1C 4.61
1XZ1D 4.79

BEARING RACE (TYPE 2)

DESCRIPTION PART #: 31435- BEARING THICKNESS QTY

3WX0A 0.6 mm
3WX0B 0.8 mm
3WX0C 1.0 mm 1 of each is
included in the
RACE – BRG 3WX0D 1.2 mm
Kit. Select 1 for
3WX1A 1.4 mm installation.
3WX1B 1.6 mm
3WX1C 1.8 mm

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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
PULLEY MY13-14 Altima 31209 29X8A
ASSY-CVT MY15-18 Altima, MY15-19 Murano
31209 29X9A 1
(Sub- & MY15-17 Quest
assembly) MY16-19 Maxima &
31209 29X9B
MY15-19 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)
THRUST BEARING (Type 1) See page 62 1
RACE-BRG (TYPE 2) See page 67 1
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 99)
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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
CVT R&R (2)
JD023A
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = NG (Includes
JX36AA 1.1
control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly MY13-14
Pathfinder, MY16-19 Maxima or (1) JX45AA ZE 32 3.2
MY13-18 Altima V6
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
MY15-19 Pathfinder or MY15-19 Murano or JX53AA 3.4
MY15-17 Quest
Reprogram TCM JE99AA (2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table (Table D on page 107) 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.
NOTE: 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
CVT R&R (2)
JD023A
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY13-14 Pathfinder, MY16-19 JX50AA 4.0
Maxima, or MY13-18 Altima V6 (1) ZE 32
Replace CVT Sub-assembly (Includes control
valve R&I) MY15-19 Pathfinder or JX54AA 4.2
MY15-19 Murano or MY15-17 Quest
Reprogram TCM JE99AA (2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table (Table D on page 107) 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.
NOTE: FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes. No other diagnostic
procedures subsequently required. Do not claim any diagnostic OP codes with this
claim.

Proceed to the next page for additional claims information.

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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 PFP OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
Inspect CVT Chain, Chain = OK JX37AA 0.3
Replace Valve Body (1) JD48AA ZE 32 (2)
Reprogram TCM JE99AA (2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Control Valve Kit part
number (3170E-29X9C) as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time.
NOTE: 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 2015-2019 Pathfinder
2016-2019 Maxima 2015-2019 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 176 on page 98)
 C-III plus screen showing the current calibration data (Step 176 on page 98)
 C-III plus screen showing the new calibration data (Step 176 on page 98)
 Parts Kit Reference Table (Page 119)

AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
April 27, 2017 NTB17-039 Original bulletin published
May 2, 2017 NTB17-039a Amended to change information on page 1
Minor changes made to the PARTS
INFORMATION and PARTS KITS REFERENCE
June 29, 2017 NTB17-039b
TABLE, with related changes throughout the
bulletin
Added models, model year and additional service
October 12, 2017 NTB17-039c
procedure information
Thrust bearing quantity information clarified in
October 26, 2017 NTB17-039d
PARTS INFORMATION
Added Quest to APPLIED VEHICLES and
March 5, 2018 NTB17-039e 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
CLAIMS INFORMATION on page 111 and step
October 30, 2019 NTB17-039h
reference on page 90 revised
2018 models added, Table C revised, and single
March 11, 2020 NTB17-039i
use parts lists added to PARTS INFORMATION
Complete part number for SEAL - O RING (O-ring:
March 25, 2020 NTB17-039j CVT fluid overflow plug) in PARTS INFORMATION
added
2019 models added, Table C revised, revised step
September 30, 2020 NTB17-039k 178, revised “Additional Service Procedure” table
on page 99.

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