6A: Current TCM P/N
TRANSMISSION

31036 -

Figure 2K

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table B below.


If there is a match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure.



If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed.

Table B
MODEL

MODEL
YEAR

CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER BEFORE
REPROGRAMMING: 31036 -

Altima
(4-cyl engine only)

2015

9HM0A, 9HM0C, 9HM0D, 9HM0E

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7. 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 3K 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.

TRANSMISSION

Figure 3K

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8. When the screen in Figure 4K displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4K does not display (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.

9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.

10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 4K

NOTE:


In the next step (page 77) 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 5K:


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 5K

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6K:


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.



Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.

Figure 6K

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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase All DTCs.
12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7K will
display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7K) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.

31036 - _ _ _ _ _

Step
13

31036 - _ _ _ _ _

TRANSMISSION

Step
14

Step
15

Figure 7K

16. Return C-III plus to the Home screen.
17. Turn OFF C-III plus and the vehicle ignition.
18. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.


Vehicle repair is now complete.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Dummy Cover Will Not Sit Flush
Clutch pack
seated correctly

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

Figure 1L shows clutch pack fully
seated.



Clutch pack is not fully seated if it is
not below the surface that the dummy
cover bolts to.



Use instructions below to fully seat
clutch pack.

Surface dummy
cover seats on

NOTE: Always handle the clutch pack by
the input shaft.

Figure 1L

Dummy cover

1. Remove the dummy cover.

Figure 2L

Clutch pack

2. Pull up the clutch pack by the input shaft
to remove the entire clutch pack.


Make sure the O-ring is not installed
at this time, or it could be damaged
during reassembly.

Input shaft

Figure 3L

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Clutch pack

Clutch pack layers

3. Gently using an appropriate tool align the
layers of the clutch pack.


Bottom of the clutch pack shown in
Figure 4L.

Appropriate
tool
Align layers
Figure 4L

4. Re-insert the entire clutch pack while
holding the input shaft.
5. Gently jiggle the input shaft until the
clutch pack seats below case lip.

Input shaft

6. If the clutch pack does not seat, rotate
back and forth from the input shaft and
jiggle.
7. If the clutch pack still does not seat,
repeat from step 2.

Clutch pack
Figure 5L

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PARTS INFORMATION
The following part kits are only to be used if the Sub-assembly is being replaced.


DO NOT use part number 31705-28X9B if only a control valve is being replaced.
DESCRIPTION
KIT-PULLEY
KIT- CONTROL VALVE (5)
WASHER - DRAIN
Loctite 5460 Sealant (1) (3)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)

PART #
QUANTITY
31214-28X9E
1
31705-28X9B
1
11026-JA00A
1
999MP-LT5460P
(2)
999MP-NS300P As needed

OR
If just a Control Valve is being replaced, use the following parts.
DESCRIPTION
VALVE ASSY-CONT (Valve body) (5)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
GSKT-OIL PAN
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
WASHER-DRAIN (For drain plug)
Seal, O-Ring (fluid filler plug gasket)
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (4)

PART #
31705-28X0B
31728-28X0A
31069-3VX0D
24224-3VX0A
31397-1XF0D
31528-1XZ0A
11026-JA00A
31526-3VX0B
999MP-NS300P

QUANTITY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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) One container of Loctite 5460 Sealant is good for approximately 5 repairs.
(3) Bill out Loctite 5460 Sealant under expense code 008. Do not include the Loctite 5460
Sealant part number on the claim.
(4) For warranty repairs, Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid must be used. For customer pay repairs,
Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid or an equivalent is recommended.
(5) Includes QR label, CD-R, and control valve assembly.

NOTE: See parts check-off list on page 82.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM DIAG
FRT
JD01AA
JD023A

CVT R&R
Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = NG
(Includes control valve R&I)
Replace CVT Sub-assembly
Reprogram TCM

(1)

JX36AA
JX45AA
JE99AA

(2)
ZE

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2.2
2.9
(2)

(1) Reference the electronic Parts Catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the CVT assembly
part number for the vehicle being repaired 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
008

DESCRIPTION
5460 Sealant

MAX AMOUNT
$12.46

OR

Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT
JX37AA
0.3
Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = OK
Replace Valve Body
(1)
JD48AA
ZE
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(2)
Reprogram TCM
JE99AA
(2)
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Control Valve Assembly
Part Number (31705-*****) 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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Print this page and attach it to the repair order


Please check-off parts as they are used in the Service Procedure

PART KITS REFERNECE TABLE (Parts are listed in order of installation)
CHECK OFF

DESCRIPTION
PUMP ASSY-OIL (Dummy Kit)
SEAL-O RING
(O-ring between CVT case and side cover)
PULLEY ASSY
(Belt and pulley “sub-assembly”)
Loctite 5460 Sealant (2)
BOLT

PART #
31340 28X8A

QUANTITY

31526 28X0A

1

31209 28X9A

1

999MP-LT5460P
31377 1XD00
(or 31377 1XZ0B)

(1) (3)
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SEAL-OIL,DIFF
38342 3VX0A
1
(Differential side oil seal; CVT case side)
BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE
See page 81
1
(Thrust bearing)
SEAL ASSY-OIL
31375 1XF00
1
(Torque converter oil seal; converter housing)
SEAL-OIL,DIFF
(Differential side oil seal;
38342 3VX0B
1
converter housing side)
SEAL-O RING (For input shaft)
31526 80X01
1
FLTR ASSY-OIL,AUTO TRANS
31726 28X0A
1
(CVT fluid filter)
SEAL-O RING (For filter cover)
31526 3VX0A
1
SEAL-LIP (Between CVT and control valve)
31528 1XZ0A
1
BRACKET (Temperature sensor bracket)
31069 3VX0D
1
VALVE ASSY-CONT (Valve body)
31705 28X0B
1
BAND (Zip tie for bracket)
24224 3VX0A
1
STRAINER ASSY-OIL, AUTO TRANS
31728 28X0A
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 (1) (4)
999MP-NS300P As needed
DESCRIPTION

THRUST BEARING

PART #: 314071XZOB
1XZ0C
1XZ0D
1XZ0E
1XZ1A
1XZ1B
1XZ1C
1XZ1D
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QUANTITY
3.57
3.75
3.93
1 of each is included
4.1
in Kit. Select 1 for
4.28
installation.
4.46
4.61
4.79
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PART KITS VISUAL REFERNECE


The following Figures show the smaller components of KIT-PULLEY.



KIT- CONTROL VALVE is not shown.

31375 - 1XF00

Figure H shows the
assorted seals, Orings, etc. in “KITPULLEY”

Figure H
PUMP ASSY-OIL parts

BRG ASSY-THRUST NEEDLE parts

Figure I

Figure J

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