CVT Transmission Disassembly and Reassembly
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
9451195.png Reverse Brake Spring Compressor Set 070AF-RJ2A100
420128.png Fuel Sender Wrench 07AAA-S0XA100
310230.png Snap Ring Pliers 07LGC-0010100

NOTE:
enu_12713377_2.0 Where icon is shown, click for further information.
Mark or place all removed parts in order in a parts rack so they can be reassembled in their original places.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.


1


7614_3.0_enu_14001603_3.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


2


7614_3.0_enu_14001604_3.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


3


7614_3.0_enu_13956128_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


4


7614_3.0_enu_13956129_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


5


7614_3.0_enu_13956130_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


6


7614_3.0_enu_13956131_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace

1. Transmission Hanger - Remove


2. Filler Cap - Remove


3. Breather Cap - Remove


4. Transmission Housing Differential Oil Seal - Remove


5. Transmission Range Switch - Remove


6. CVT Speed Sensor - Remove


7. CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor - Remove

NOTE: Loosen the CVT driven pulley pressure sensor by gripping the metal part, not the plastic part.

8. CVT Drive Pulley Speed Sensor - Remove


9. Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor - Remove


10. Transmission Fluid Pan - Remove


11. Transmission Magnet - Remove


12. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Remove


13. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Check
1.
Clean the inlet opening (A) of the transmission fluid strainer (B) thoroughly with compressed air.
2.
Check that it is in good condition and that the inlet opening is not clogged.
3.
Test the strainer by pouring clean transmission fluid through the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or damaged.

14. Lower Valve Body Assembly - Remove
1.
Remove the transmission fluid temperature sensor (A).
2.
Disconnect the connectors (B).
3.
Remove the guide plate (A).
4.
Remove the lower valve body assembly (B).
NOTE:
Do not remove the bolts with no ? marked on.
Check that the lower valve body assembly is free of solenoid wire harness A.
Be careful not to damage solenoid wire harness A while removing the lower valve body.

15. 10.9 x 26 mm Pipe - Remove


16. 8 x 133.5 mm Pipe - Remove


17. 12 x 56.7 mm Pipe - Remove


18. 8 x 71.5 mm Pipe - Remove

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the filter.

19. 10.9 x 18.5 mm Pipe - Remove


20. 14.3 x 36.2 mm Pipe - Remove


21. 18 x 18 mm Pipe - Remove


22. Solenoid Wire Harness A - Remove


23. Transmission Fluid Pump - Remove


24. Shift Solenoid Valve O/P - Remove

NOTE: Do not hold the shift solenoid valve O/P connector to remove the shift solenoid valve O/P. Be sure to hold the shift solenoid valve O/P body.

25. Torque Converter Housing - Remove


26. Torque Converter Housing Oil Seal - Remove


27. Torque Converter Housing Differential Oil Seal - Remove


28. Oil Guide Plate - Remove


29. Lubrication Plate - Remove


30. Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Sprocket and Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Chain - Remove
1.
While expanding the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers, remove the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket (B) and the transmission fluid pump drive chain (C).
2.
Remove the snap ring.

31. Transmission Fluid Pump Driven Sprocket - Remove
1.
Pry down the lock tab of the lock washer (A).
2.
Remove the bearing set plate (B).
3.
Remove the transmission fluid pump driven sprocket (C) by heating the torque converter housing to about 212 °F (100 °C) using a heat gun (D).
NOTE: Do not heat the torque converter housing more than 212 °F (100 °C).

32. Torque Converter Housing Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Remove


33. Torque Converter Housing Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race - Remove


34. Final Drive Shaft Assembly - Remove


35. CVT Differential Assembly - Remove


36. Detent Spring - Remove


37. Control Lever and Detent Lever - Remove
1.
Pry down the lock tab of the lock washer (A).
2.
Remove the 5 x 48 mm roller (B).
3.
Remove the control lever (C) and the detent lever (D).

38. Control Shaft Oil Seal - Remove


39. Manual Valve Body - Remove


40. Manual Valve - Remove


41. Check Ball - Remove

NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the check balls.
Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls, it may magnetize the check balls.

42. Stator Shaft Flange - Remove


43. Stator Shaft - Remove


44. 40 mm Sealing Ring - Remove


45. 47 mm Sealing Ring - Remove


46. 32 x 42 mm Thrust Shim - Remove


47. 29.55 x 45 x 3.62 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Remove


48. Input Shaft Assembly - Remove
NOTE: Note the depth (A) between the surface of the transmission housing (B) and the clutch guide (C). The recorded value of the depth will be the standard one when installing the input shaft assembly.


49. 27 mm Sealing Ring - Check
1.
Check the 27 mm sealing rings. If the 27 mm sealing rings are worn or damaged, replace the input shaft assembly.
NOTE: The 27 mm sealing rings and the input shaft assembly are not available separately. Replace them as a set.

50. 24 mm Sealing Ring - Remove


51. 20 x 24 x 17 mm Needle Bearing - Remove


52. 24.5 x 39.1 x 3.2 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Remove


53. Ring Gear - Remove


54. Snap Ring - Remove
1.
Remove the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.

55. Cotter Retainer - Remove


56. 32.5 mm Cotter - Remove


57. Sun Gear - Remove


58. Planetary Carrier Assembly - Remove


59. 50 x 65 x 3 mm Thrust Washer - Remove


60. 40 x 63 x 5.5 mm Washer - Remove


61. Reverse Brake - Remove
1.
Remove the snap ring (A).
2.
Remove the reverse brake end-plate (B).
3.
Remove the reverse brake discs (C) and the reverse brake plates (D).
4.
Remove the disc spring (E).

62. Snap Ring - Remove
1.
Put the reverse brake spring compressor attachment (A) on the spring retainer/return spring assembly (B).
NOTE: Be sure the attachment is set over the return springs, not on the reverse brake piston (C).
2.
Install the reverse brake spring compressor plate (D) with facing the UP mark to the upside using 8 x1.25 mm bolts (E).
3.
Make sure that the reverse brake spring compressor bolt (F) is properly installed on the dent in the surface of the reverse brake spring compressor attachment.
4.
Compress the return springs using the reverse brake spring compressor until the snap ring securing the spring retainer/return spring can be removed.
5.
Remove the snap ring (G).
6.
Remove the reverse brake spring compressor.

63. Spring Retainer/Return Spring Assembly - Remove


64. Reverse Brake Piston - Remove
1.
Remove the reverse brake piston (A) with the O-rings (B) while applying air pressure to the reverse brake hydraulic circuit hole (C).
NOTE: Cover the hydraulic circuit hole using a shop towel to prevent scatter of the transmission fluid.

65. Transmission Housing Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race - Remove


66. Transmission Housing Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Remove


67. Transmission Housing Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing - Remove


68. Transmission Housing Secondary Drive Gear - Remove


69. End Cover - Remove


70. 12 x 89 mm Pipe - Remove


71. Lubrication Pipe D - Remove


72. Lubrication Pipe E - Remove


73. 22 mm Sealing Ring - Remove


74. End Cover Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing - Remove


75. Parking Brake Pawl, Parking Shaft, and Parking Pawl Spring - Remove


76. Parking Brake Rod Holder - Remove
1.
Pry down the lock tabs of the lock washer (A).
2.
Remove the parking brake rod holder (B).


NOTE:
enu_12713377_2.0 Where icon is shown, click for further information.
When you reassemble the transmission, apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all oil seals, O-rings, and bearings. Also soak the forward clutch assembly and the reverse brake discs, in clean transmission fluid for at least 30 minutes prior to installation.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.


1


7614_3.0_enu_13956153_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


2


7614_3.0_enu_13956154_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


3


7614_3.0_enu_13956155_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


4


7614_3.0_enu_13956156_4.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


5


7614_3.0_enu_14001606_3.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace


6


7614_3.0_enu_14001607_3.0

enu_12713377_2.0
Detailed information, notes and precautions
enu_12714505_1.0
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
enu_12714524_1.0
Replace

1. Parking Brake Rod Holder - Install
1.
Install the parking brake rod holder (A).
2.
Pry up the lock tabs of the lock washer (B).

2. Parking Brake Pawl, Parking Shaft, and Parking Pawl Spring - Install
1.
Install the parking brake pawl (A), the parking shaft (B), and the parking pawl spring (C) as shown.

3. End Cover Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing - Install


4. 22 mm Sealing Ring - Install


5. Lubrication Pipe - Install
1.
Install lubrication pipes D (8 x 234 mm) and E (8 x 244 mm) as shown.

6. 12 x 89 mm Pipe - Install


7. End Cover - Install

NOTE: Tighten the end cover mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.

8. Transmission Housing Secondary Drive Gear - Install


9. Transmission Housing Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing - Install


10. Transmission Housing Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Install


11. Transmission Housing Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race - Install


12. Reverse Brake Piston - Install


13. Spring Retainer/Return Spring Assembly - Install
1.
Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly (A) by aligning their holes (B) with the bosses (C).

14. Snap Ring - Install
1.
Put the reverse brake spring compressor attachment (A) on the spring retainer/return spring assembly (B).
NOTE: Be sure the attachment is set over the return springs, not on the reverse brake piston (C).
2.
Install the reverse brake spring compressor plate (D) with facing the UP mark to the upside using 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (E).
3.
Make sure that the reverse brake spring compressor bolt (F) is properly installed on the dent in the surface of the reverse brake spring compressor attachment.
4.
Compress the return springs using the reverse brake spring compressor until the snap ring securing the spring retainer/return spring can be installed.
5.
Install the snap ring (G).
NOTE:
Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.
6.
Remove the reverse brake spring compressor.

15. Reverse Brake - Install
1.
Install the disc spring (A).
NOTE: Be sure to install the disc spring with the indented mark (B) facing the upward.
2.
Starting with the reverse brake plate (C), alternately install the reverse brake plates and the reverse brake discs (D).
3.
Install the reverse brake end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.
4.
Install the snap ring (F).
NOTE:
Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

16. Reverse Brake Clearance - Adjust
1.
Set a dial indicator (A) on the reverse brake end-plate (B).
2.
Zero the dial indicator with the reverse brake end-plate lifted up to the snap ring (C) by lifting the top disk (D) up.
3.
Release the top disk.
4.
Put the fuel sender wrench on the reverse brake end-plate.
5.
Press the fuel sender wrench down with 39 N (4.0 kgf, 8.8 lbf) (the weight of the fuel sender wrench is included) using a force gauge, and read the dial indicator.
The dial indicator reads the clearance (E) between the reverse brake end-plate and the top disc.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance.
Standard:
0.9?1.1 mm (0.035?0.043 in)
6.
If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the reverse brake end-plate, and measure its thickness.
7.
Select a reverse brake end-plate.
Reverse Brake End-Plate
No.
Thickness
2
4.6 mm (0.181 in)
3
4.7 mm (0.185 in)
4
4.8 mm (0.189 in)
5
4.9 mm (0.193 in)
6
5.0 mm (0.197 in)
7
5.1 mm (0.201 in)
8
5.2 mm (0.205 in)
9
5.3 mm (0.209 in)
10
5.4 mm (0.213 in)
11
5.5 mm (0.217 in)
12
5.6 mm (0.220 in)
13
5.7 mm (0.224 in)
14
5.8 mm (0.228 in)
15
5.9 mm (0.232 in)
16
6.0 mm (0.236 in)
17
6.1 mm (0.240 in)
18
6.2 mm (0.244 in)
8.
Install a selected reverse brake end-plate, then recheck the clearance.

17. 40 x 63 x 5.5 mm Washer - Install

NOTE: Make sure the 40 x 63 x 5.5 mm washer is installed in the correct direction.

18. 50 x 65 x 3 mm Thrust Washer - Install


19. Planetary Carrier Assembly - Install


20. Sun Gear - Install


21. 32.5 mm Cotter - Install


22. Cotter Retainer - Install


23. Snap Ring - Install
1.
Install the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.
NOTE:
Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

24. Ring Gear - Install


25. 24.5 x 39.1 x 3.2 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Install

NOTE: Make sure the 24.5 x 39.1 x 3.2 mm thrust needle bearing is installed in the correct direction.

26. 20 x 24 x 17 mm Needle Bearing - Install


27. 24 mm Sealing Ring - Install


28. Input Shaft Assembly - Install
1.
Install the input shaft (A) by aligning the clutch discs (B) with the sun gear (C), and aligning the clutch guide (D) with the ring gear (E).
2.
Measure the depth (A) between the surface of the transmission housing (B) and the clutch guide (C), then make sure the measured value of the depth is within the recorded value when removing.

29. 29.55 x 45 x 3.62 mm Thrust Needle Bearing - Install

NOTE: Make sure the 29.55 x 45 x 3.62 mm thrust needle bearing is installed in the correct direction.

30. 32 x 42 mm Thrust Shim - Install


31. 47 mm Sealing Ring - Install


32. 40 mm Sealing Ring - Install


33. Stator Shaft - Install


34. Stator Shaft Flange - Install
NOTE: Align the hole (A) of the stator shaft flange with the dowel pin (B) of the stator shaft when installing the stator shaft flange.


35. Check Ball - Install
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the check balls.
Do not use a magnet to install the check balls, it may magnetize the check balls.

36. Manual Valve - Install


37. Manual Valve Body - Install


38. Transmission Housing Control Shaft Oil Seal - Install


39. Control Lever and Detent Lever - Install
1.
Install the detent lever (A) by aligning the guide tab (B) of the detent lever with the opening (C) of the manual valve.
2.
Insert the control lever (D) into the transmission housing and the detent lever, then install the 5 x 48 mm roller (E).
3.
Secure the control shaft and the detent lever with the mounting bolt (F) and the lock washer (G).
4.
Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer.

40. Detent Spring - Install


41. CVT Differential Assembly - Install


42. Final Drive Shaft Assembly - Install


43. Torque Converter Housing Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race - Install


44. Torque Converter Housing Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Install


45. Transmission Fluid Pump Driven Sprocket - Install
1.
Install the transmission fluid pump driven sprocket (A).
2.
Install the bearing set plate (B) with the lock washer (C).
3.
Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer.

46. Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Sprocket and Transmission Fluid Pump Drive Chain - Install
1.
Install the snap ring (A).
NOTE:
Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.
2.
While expanding the snap ring using the snap ring pliers, install the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket (B) and the transmission fluid pump drive chain (C).
NOTE:
Be careful not to deform the snap ring by opening/closing it excessively.
Make sure the snap ring is firmly installed in the groove.

47. Lubrication Plate - Install


48. Oil Guide Plate - Install

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the oil guide plate.

49. Torque Converter Housing Differential Oil Seal - Install


50. Torque Converter Housing Oil Seal - Install


51. Torque Converter Housing - Install

NOTE:
Tighten the torque converter housing mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
Be careful not to drop the oil guide plate.

52. Shift Solenoid Valve O/P - Install

NOTE: Do not hold the shift solenoid valve O/P connector to install the shift solenoid valve O/P. Be sure to hold the shift solenoid valve O/P body.

53. Transmission Fluid Pump - Install
NOTE: Align the guide pin (A) of the transmission fluid pump with the guide hole (B) of the stator shaft flange when Installing the transmission fluid pump.


54. Solenoid Wire Harness A - Install


55. 10.9 x 26 mm Pipe - Install


56. 8 x 133.5 mm Pipe - Install


57. 12 x 56.7 mm Pipe - Install

NOTE: You can install the pipe regardless of its direction.

58. 8 x 71.5 mm Pipe - Install
NOTE:
The 8 x 71.5 mm pipe has the filter (A). The filter end should face the lower valve body assembly side.
Be careful not to drop the filter.

59. 10.9 x 18.5 mm Pipe - Install


60. 14.3 x 36.2 mm Pipe - Install

NOTE: You can install the pipe regardless of its direction.

61. 18 x 18 mm Pipe - Install


62. Lower Valve Body Assembly - Install
1.
Install the lower valve body assembly (A), and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
NOTE:
Do not pinch the solenoid wire harnesses.
Do not damage solenoid wire harnesses enough when you holding the lower valve body assembly installing it.
Bolt
Length
B
90 mm (3.54 in)
C
80 mm (3.15 in)
D
65 mm (2.56 in)
E
55 mm (2.17 in)
F
40 mm (1.57 in)
2.
Install the guide plate (G).
3.
Install the transmission fluid temperature sensor (A).
4.
Connect the connectors (B).

63. Transmission Fluid Strainer - Install

NOTE: Do not pinch the solenoid wire harnesses.

64. Transmission Magnet - Install


65. Transmission Fluid Pan - Install

NOTE:
Tighten the transmission fluid pan mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
Be careful not to damage the solenoid wire harnesses.

66. Torque Converter Turbine Speed Sensor - Install


67. CVT Drive Pulley Speed Sensor - Install


68. CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor - Install

NOTE: Tighten the CVT driven pulley pressure sensor by gripping the metal part, not the plastic part.

69. CVT Speed Sensor - Install


70. Transmission Range Switch - Install
1.
Turn the control lever (A) to the P position.
NOTE: Do not use the control shaft (B) to adjust the shift position. If the control shaft tips are squeezed together, it will cause a faulty signal or position due to play between the control shaft and the transmission range switch.
2.
Turn the control lever back two clicks to the N position.
3.
Set the transmission range switch (C) to the N position. Align the cutouts (D) on the rotary-frame with the N positioning cutouts (E) on the transmission range switch, then put a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade (F) in the cutouts to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.
NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.
4.
Loosely install the transmission range switch gently on the control shaft while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade.
5.
Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold the N position.
NOTE: Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts.
6.
Remove the feeler gauge.
7.
Install the control shaft cover (G).

71. Transmission Housing Differential Oil Seal - Install


72. Breather Cap - Install

NOTE: Turn the arrow toward the torque converter side.

73. Filler Cap - Install

NOTE: Turn the lever toward the front of the vehicle, and install it.

74. Transmission Hanger - Install