Classification:

Reference:

AT15-015a

Date:

NTB15-086a

November 11, 2015

2013-2015 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE;
MIL ON WITH DTC P0776
The Parts Information and the Claims Information in this bulletin have been amended.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2015 Altima (L33) with 4-cyl engine only
2014-2016 Rogue (T32)
NOTE: Does not apply to Rogue Select (S35)

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The MIL is ON and ONLY DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B – Pressure Control Solenoid “B”
Performance/Stuck OFF) is stored in the TCM.
NOTE: If this issue should occur, the vehicle may hesitate and/or have a lack of power.

ACTION:
Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2.
NOTE: Essential Tool Tech Cam (borescope) J-51951, which is used for CVT
inspection, has been sent to dealers. This tool’s attachements make CVT inspection
possible.

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
MIL ON with DTC P0776 stored
Vehicle may hesitate and/or lack power

Evidence of
CVT belt slippage

Remove the control
valve (valve body),
inspect the CVT belt

Replace the
CVT assembly
See page 16
for important
pre-authorization
information

The CVT belt
checks out OK

Replace the
valve body
and oil pan,
add one magnet

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Exploded View

(Total of 9 bolts)

Figure 1
Transaxle (CVT) assembly

Terminal cord assembly

Control valve (valve body)

Bracket

O-ring

Oil strainer assembly

Oil pan gasket

Oil pan

Drain plug

Drain plug gasket

Two original magnets

Spring washer

Manual plate

Lip seal

Snap ring

Overflow plug

O-ring

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Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal and CVT Belt Inspection

1. Remove the valve body.


Before lifting the vehicle:
 Place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.
 Leave the driver door unlatched. A step further in the procedure may require it.



For Altima: Refer to the appropriate ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission,
for valve body removal.



For Rogue: Refer to the 2013 Altima ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission /
RE0F10D, 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 # 544: “CVT Belt Inspection”. This video is
located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.

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2. Secure the front right tire with a suitable
strap.


This will assist in making the belt turn.

3. Mark the front left tire with a suitable
marking.


This will assure all 360° of the belt is
inspected.

Figure 2

4. Using borescope J-51951 with mirror
attachment, inspect the entirety of the two
sides of the belt that come in contact with
the pulleys (see page 7, Figure 8).
Reference the pictures on pages 7
thourgh 11 for comparison.

Belt
Pulley
Case

NOTE:
 Be sure to remove the protective film
from the mirror before the first use.




Step 4a

Clean the camera lens and mirror
before each inspection. Use 90%
isopropyl alcohol, and a lens swab
from Lens Swab packet J-51963 listed
in PARTS INFORMATION.

Step 4c

Figure 3

Before inspecting, make sure the
camera handle’s AA batteries are
fresh and the LCD monitor’s battery
is charged.

Camera
flexible tube
Front

a. Insert the camera lens between the
CVT case and pulley where shown in
Figures 3 and 4.


Insert the lens approximately seven
(7) inches, and then view the side
of the belt that contacts the pulley.
Figure 4

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b. Slowly and carefully turn the front left
tire one full turn in the forward rotation
to view all of the belt.


Holding the borescope with one
hand allows for turning the tire with
the other hand (see Figure 5).
CAUTION: If the tire is rotated in the
rearward rotation, the camera lens
may get caught between the belt and
pulley.
c. If the inspection result is OK, inspect
the other side of the belt.


Figure 5

Insert the camera lens in the
second location where shown
in Figure 3 and 6, and then
perform step 4b again.

d. If the inspection result is OK 360° on
both sides of the belt, skip to step 5 on
the next page.


If any evidence of belt slippage
is found, go to step 4e, and then
step 6.



For additional information, see
video # 544: “CVT Belt Inspection”.
This video is located under the
TECH TRAINING GARAGE
VIDEOS tab in Virtual Academy.

e. Once CVT replacement is determined
as required, use borescope J-51951 to
record a 15 second or less continuous
video of the most severe evidence of
belt slip and the VIN on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label (VIN label). See
Figure 7.
NOTE: This required video must be
attached to the Powertrain Call Center
CVT Preauthorization Form (in ASIST)
prior to calling for authorization.
Failure to submit a continuous video
will cause immediate denial of request
for replacement.

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Pulley
Front

Figure 6

VIN
label

Figure 7

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



Before starting to record, make sure the camera handle’s AA batteries are fresh and
the LCD monitor’s battery is charged.
The whole video will show as backward, or reversed mirror image. This is okay.
The required video must show clear evidence of belt slippage and be 15 seconds or
less.

5. If the belt inspection result is OK, replace the valve body.



There is no need for pictures or video showing “OK” belt surfaces.
For valve body replacement, go to page 12, Control Valve (Valve Body)
Installation.

6. If the belt inspection result is NG, replace the CVT assembly.
 Get authorization to replace the CVT assembly (see page 16).
 Make sure to perform step 4e on page 6.
 For CVT assembly replacement, refer to the appropriate ESM, section TM –
Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10D.
IMPORTANT: Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY".
 Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10D / BASIC INSPECTION:
o Check for fluid leakage.
o Install Write IP Characteristics to the TCM.


The CVT unit requiring replacement will need to be reassembled for Nissan parts
return/collection.

7. Flush the CVT cooler(s).
IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT assembly
replacement. Refer to bulletin NTB15-013 to perform CVT Cooler flush.

Inspect these sides

Do not inspect
these sides

Figure 8

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