Classification:

Reference:

AT15-013a

Date:

NTB15-087a

April 11, 2017

CVT WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE
VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIRMED DTC
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2013 – 2016 Altima (L33) with 4 cylinder engine only
2014 – 2016 Rogue (T32)
2015 – 2016 Juke (F15)

APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT

IF YOU CONFIRM


One or more of the DTCs listed in Table A (on the next page) are stored in the
Transmission Control Module (TCM).
and



No other DTCs are stored other than what are listed in Table A.
and



The diagnostic procedure in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each DTC in
Table A, that is stored in the TCM, has been performed and indicates that the CVT
assembly must be replaced.
NOTE: Do not replace the CVT.

ACTION
Replace the CVT valve body assembly (control valve) with the new one listed in the Parts
Information of this bulletin.
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 the 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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Table A
DTC
P0740
P0743
P0778
P0779
P0847
P0848
P084C
P084D
P0962
P0963
P0966
P0967
P2814
P2815

DTC NAME
TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW H
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW H
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
SELECT SOLENOID
SELECT SOLENOID

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the valve body assembly from the CVT.


Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission, for removal information.

NOTE:


The CVT unit harness connector may be left in place when removing the valve
body assembly.



Only remove those valve body assembly bolts that are marked with a “7” on the
head.

2. Flush the CVT cooler(s).
IMPORTANT: A CVT Cooler flush is required for all applied vehicles when a valve body
is replaced. Refer to NTB15-013 to perform CVT Cooler flush.

3. Follow the installation steps in this bulletin to install the new valve body.


Make sure to use all of the new parts listed in the Parts Information section of this
bulletin.

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Valve Body Installation
IMPORTANT:


Installation steps in this bulletin may contain different style parts than what
were originally installed in the CVT. Pay careful attention, REASSEMBLY
MAY NOT BE IDENTICAL TO DISASSEMBLY.



Confirm that the QR label, control valve and CD part numbers all match
before installing the control valve (refer to NTB12-103).

CAUTION: Handle the valve body carefully.

NOTE: If an oil strainer bracket was
removed, discard it. An oil strainer
bracket (Figure 1) will not be used with
the new oil strainer.

Oil strainer
bracket

Figure 1

4. Install a new lip seal (Figure 2).


Do NOT reuse the old lip seal.



Apply a small amount of petroleum
jelly to the lip seal to keep it in place
on the CVT.
Lip seal

Figure 2

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25 mm bolts

5. Install the Control Valve with eleven (11)
mounting bolts (Figure 3).
IMPORTANT: Leave Four (4)
holes blank at this step.

bolt

CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness
does not get pinched (see Figures 4 and
5 for correct routing).


54 mm long bolt

– 7 pieces



44 mm long bolt

– 2 piece



25 mm long bolt

– 2 piece

44 mm bolts

Figure 3

CAUTION: The two 25 mm bolts are
installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.
 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)

Correctly routed

Incorrectly routed

Figure 4

Figure 5

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

bracket from the terminal harness assembly (Figure 6).
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, included with the valve body, 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 excess zip tie.

Temperature
sensor

Metal bracket
Plastic zip tie in center notch
Figure 6

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7. Connect the electrical harness connector
(Figure 7).

Harness
connector
Figure 7

8. Install the CVT fluid temperature sensor
bracket to the valve body with one (1)
bolt (Figure 8).
NOTE: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank as it
will be used to secure the oil strainer at a
later step.

1 bolt

 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)


Bolt length: 54 mm

Figure 8

9. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts (Figure 9).
NOTE: Replacement strainer maybe a
different shape.

54 mm
bolts

 Bolt torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m,
70 in-lb.)


54 mm long bolt

- 2 pieces.
Figure 9

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10. Install the manual plate, lock washer, and
nut (Figure 10).

Manual plate

NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.

Lock washer




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

Slot and manual
plate end

Nut

Nut torque: 22.1 N•m (2.3 Kg-m,
16 ft-lb.)
Manual valve
Figure 10

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

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

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

14. Install the oil pan bolts (see Figure 11).


Reuse the existing pan bolts.
 Oil pan bolts torque: 7.9 N•m (0.81
kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

15. Install a new drain washer to the drain
plug on the oil pan.

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

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

17. IMPORTANT: Install Write IP Characteristics to the TCM; Refer to NTB12-103.


Refer to TM – Transaxle & Transmission / 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 12 and 13 below.
o A QR Label and CD-R are included with the replacement valve body.

18. Erase DTCs.

Air cleaner
intake duct

Inhibitor
switch

------

Valve cover
-----

QR label

Figure 12

Figure 13

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
VALVE ASSEMBLY - KIT CONTROL
(valve body kit) (1)
Valve body kit includes:
CONTROL VALVE (Valve Body)
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)
WASHER-DRAIN

PART NUMBER

QUANTITY

31705-28X9B

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

11026-JA00A

1

NS-3 CVT Fluid (2) (3)
999MP-NS300P
As needed
(1) Includes QR Label and CD-R.
(2) 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.
(3) Order this item through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage program: Phone: 877-NISNMA1 (877-647-6621). Website order via link on dealer portal www.NNAnet.com and
click on the “Maintenance Advantage” link

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding
OPERATION
OP CODE
PFP
SYM DIAG FRT
Replace Control Valve
JD48AA
(4)
HC
32
(5)
(4) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the valve body kit part number as the
Primary Failed Part.
(5) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

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