Classification:

Reference:

AT15-015g

Date:

NTB15-086g

April 18, 2017

2013-2014 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE;
MIL ON WITH DTC P0776, P1715
MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER
This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised.
No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2014 Altima (L33) with 4-cyl engine only
2014-2016 Rogue (T32)

IF YOU CONFIRM
The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B – Pressure Control Solenoid “B”
Performance/Stuck OFF) stored.
NOTE:


If P0744, P0746, P0841, P0965, P2813, or P17F0 are stored this bulletin does not
apply. Refer to ASIST for diagnostic assistance.



With this incident, if it should occur, P1715 (INPUT SPEED SENSOR) may be
stored with DTC P0776. The vehicle may also hesitate and/or have reduced power.

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

Refer to step 6 in the TCM Reprogram section (page 20) of the SERVICE
PROCEDURE to confirm if reprogramming is needed.



Reprogram only applies to 2013 to 2015 model years.

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 reduced power

Evidence of
CVT belt slippage

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

Replace the
CVT assembly
See page 28
for important
pre-authorization
information

The CVT belt
checks out OK

Replace the
valve body

Reprogram the TCM


Reprogram only applies
to 2013 to 2015 model
years.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Exploded View

(Total of 9 bolts)

Figure 1
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

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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.



Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manuals (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 # 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
through 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 28).
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; 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 8

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Figure 9: New belt

Figure 10: Close-up of section to be inspected

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Pictures in Figures 11 and 12 were taken with borescope J-51951.

OK

Visual
lines

Figure 11: Belt is OK

OK

Visual
lines

Figure 12: Belt is OK
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NG

Scuffing

Figure 13: Example of NG belt

NG

Lines
“smeared”

Figure 14: Example of NG belt

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Pictures in Figures 15-17 were taken with borescope J-51951.

NG