VIN
label

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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 19, 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 26).
Make sure to perform step 4e on page 13.
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; see NTB12-103.



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 15

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Figure 16: New belt

Figure 17: Close-up of section to be inspected

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Pictures in Figures 18 and 19 were taken with borescope J-51951.

OK

Visual
lines

Figure 18: Belt is OK

OK

Visual
lines

Figure 19: Belt is OK
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NG

Scuffing

Figure 20: Example of NG belt

NG

Lines
“smeared”

Figure 21: Example of NG belt

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Pictures in Figures 22-24 were taken with borescope J-51951.

NG

Figure 22: Example of NG belt

NG

Figure 23: Example of NG belt

NG

Figure 24: Example of NG belt
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Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation
IMPORTANT: This section may contain different style parts than what were originally
installed in the CVT. Pay careful attention, REASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE IDENTICAL
TO DISASSEMBLY.
CAUTION: Handle the valve body carefully.
1. Discard the oil strainer bracket (Figure 25).
2. Install a new lip seal. Do NOT reuse the old lip seal (Figure 26).
NOTE: Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the lip seal to keep it in place on the
CVT.

Oil strainer
bracket

Lip seal

Figure 25

Figure 26

3. Install the Control Valve with nine (9)
mounting bolts (Figure 27).
IMPORTANT: Leave Four (4)
holes blank at this step.

bolt

CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness
is not in the way / does not get pinched.


54 mm long bolt

– 7 pieces



44 mm long bolt

– 2 piece



25 mm long bolt

– 2 piece

25 mm bolts

44 mm bolts

Wiring harness

CAUTION: These two bolts are
installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.

Figure 27

 Bolt torque: 8.0 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70.8 in-lb.)

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4. Replace the metal bracket of the temperature sensor as follows:
NOTE: The new bracket will be oriented the same way the old bracket was.
a. Cut the plastic zip tie with an appropriate tool to remove the temperature sensor

bracket from the terminal harness assembly. (Figure 28).
CAUTION: Cut the plastic zip tie over the metal bracket to avoid damage to the
temperature sensor.
b. Discard the removed bracket and plastic zip tie.
c. Use the plastic zip tie from PARTS INFORMATION to attach the new temperature

sensor bracket to the temperature sensor of the terminal connector harness.
IMPORTANT: Locate the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the
temperature sensor.
d. Cut off plastic zip tie excess.

Temperature
sensor

Metal bracket
Plastic zip tie in center notch
Figure 28

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5. Connect the electrical harness connector
(Figure 29).
Harness
connector
Figure 29

6. Install the CVT fluid temperature sensor
bracket to the valve body with one (1)
bolt (Figure 30).
NOTE: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank as it
will be used to secure the oil strainer at a
later step.


Bolt torque: 8.0 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70.8
in-lb.)



Bolt length: 54 mm

1 bolt

Figure 30

7. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts (Figure 31).
NOTE: replacement strainer maybe a
different shape.


Bolt torque: 8.0 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70.8
in-lb.).



54 mm long bolt

54 mm
bolts

- 2 pieces.

Figure 31

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8. Install the manual plate, lock washer, and
nut (Figure 32).
NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.


Reuse the existing manual plate, lock
washer, and nut.



Nut torque: 22.5 N•m (2.29 Kg-m,
16.6 ft-lb.)

Slot and manual
plate end

Manual plate
Lock washer

Nut

Manual valve
Figure 32

9. Clean the original oil pan and magnets
with a suitable cleaner. Visible debris
should not be present at re-assembly.

10. Reassemble the original magnets to the
pan.
NOTE: Return the magnets to their
original locations.

11. Install a new oil pan gasket to the pan.

12. Install the oil pan bolts (see Figure 33).


Reuse the existing pan bolts.



Oil pan bolts torque: 8.0 N•m, (0.81
Kg-m, 70.8 in-lb.)

13. Install a new drain washer to the drain
plug on the oil pan.
Figure 33

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14. Fill the CVT assembly with NS-3 CVT fluid or equivalent.


Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10D,
for CVT fluid filling.

15. IMPORTANT: Install Write IP Characteristics to the TCM; see NTB12-103.


Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / RE0F10D / BASIC INSPECTION, and
perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.
 Check for fluid leakage.
 Attach the QR label with the new calibration data onto the transmission range
switch (inhibitor switch).
o See Figure 34 and 35 below.
o A QR Label and CD-R are included with the replacement valve body.

16. Erase the DTC.

Air cleaner
intake duct

Inhibitor
switch

------

Valve cover
-----

QR label

Figure 34

Figure 35

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
CVT ASSEMBLY (1)

PART NUMBER
(2)

QUANTITY
1

VALVE ASSEMBLY KIT-CONTROL
(valve body)

31705-28X9B

1

Valve Assembly Kit-Control includes:
VALVE ASSEMBLY-CONTROL (3)
STRAINER ASSY-OIL AUTO TRANS
GASKET-OIL PAN
BRACKET (for temperature sensor)
BAND (zip tie for sensor bracket)
SEAL-LIP
SEAL, O-RING (fluid filler plug gasket)

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

WASHER-DRAIN
NS-3 CVT Fluid (4) (5)
Lens Swab (6)

11026-JA00A
999MP-NS300P
J-51963 (Shop supply)

1
As needed
As needed

(1) If the CVT assembly is being replaced, no other parts in the table above, except NS-3
CVT fluid or equivalent, are needed.
(2) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) for the correct part number.
(3) Includes QR Label and CD-R.
(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) NS-3 CVT Fluid can be ordered through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage program:
Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621) or Website: Order via link on dealer portal
www.NNAnet.com and click on the “Maintenance Advantage” link.
(6) Lens swabs are available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or by
phone: 1-800-662-2001.
Tech Cam J-51951

Lens swab J-51963
(not part of J-51951)

Figure 36

Remove protective
film before first use

Additional kits and components of Tech Cam J-51951 are available from Tech•Mate online:
www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
NOTE: Refer to CVT Assembly Replacement Approval Procedures (on the next page)
before submitting a claim.

Only Claim if TCM requires reprogramming
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION

PFP

TCM Reprogramming

(1)

OP CODE SYM
JE99AA

ZE

DIAG

FRT

32

(2)

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the TCM part number
(31036 - *****) as the PFP.
(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.

If belt inspection shows no signs of belt slip, OK
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
RPL CVT CONTROL VALVE ASSY

PFP
(3)

OP CODE
JD48AA

SYM DIA FRT
ZE
32
(4)

(3) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Control Valve Assembly
Part Number (31705-*****) as the Primary Failed Part.
(4) 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.
And
DESCRIPTION

OP CODE

FRT

Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = OK

JX37AA

0.3

OR
Claims Information continued on the next page.

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Clams Information Continued:

If belt inspection shows signs of belt slip, NG
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
CVT R&R

PFP

OP CODE

SYM

DIA

(1)

JD01AA
JD023A

ZE

32

FRT
(2)

CVT TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
JX22AA
0.5
(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.
And
DESCRIPTION
Inspect CVT Belt, Belt = NG (includes control valve R&I)

OP CODE
JX36AA

FRT
2.2

CVT Assembly Replacement Approval Procedures


If CVT belt inspection indicates CVT assembly replacement is required:
a. Complete the PCC CVT Preauthorization Form in ASIST.
b. Attach the required video (15 seconds or less) to the CVT Preauthorization
Form.


Failure to submit a continuous video showing evidence of belt slip and the
VIN will cause immediate denial of request for CVT unit replacement.

c. Call the PCC for authorization at 800-973-9992 (opt 2).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the video has a clear image of the VIN on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label (VIN label).

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