Classification:

AT16-001f

Reference:

Date:

NTB16-110f

November 2, 2017

2015-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH
DTC P0776 AND/OR JUDDER WITH P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED
This bulletin has been amended. Changes were made on pages 2, 3, 85-89 and 96.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
You must read the entire bulletin to properly perform this repair; includes TCM reprograming.

APPLIED VEHICLE:
APPLIED TRANSMISSION:

2015-2017 Altima (L33) with 4 cylinder only
2014-2016 Rogue (T32)
CVT

IF YOU CONFIRM
The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B – Pressure Control Solenoid “B”
Performance/Stuck OFF)

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P1715 (INPUT SPEED SENSOR) may be stored with DTC P0776.
If this issue should occur, the vehicle may hesitate and/or have reduced power.

AND/OR
The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or
vibration), with one of the following DTCs stored in the TCM:



P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION))
P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION))

NOTE:



If DTCs are stored other than P0776, or P0776 with P1715, or P17F0, or P17F1 this
bulletin does not apply.
NTB15-083, Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT Judder, has reprogramming
instructions that may apply.

ACTION



Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair.
CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with
the appropriate lifting tools.
Pages 59, 85 and 96 must be printed and attached to the repair order.

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
(P1715 may be stored with
DTC P0776)

The customer reports a transmission
judder (shake, shudder, single or
multiple bumps or vibration)

Vehicle may hesitate
or have reduced power

Remove the control
valve (valve body) and
inspect the belt

DTC P17F0 or P17F1
stored?

P17F1

P17F0

No

This bulletin
does not apply
Refer to ASIST for further
diagnostic information.

Evidence of
CVT belt slippage?
No

Yes

Install a new
valve body only
Page 71

a. Replace the sub
assembly. Page 17
And
b. Install a new valve
body. Page 71

Check TCM part number and if needed perform
reprogramming
Page 80
IMPORTANT: Reprogramming, if needed, must be done
before performing additional services.

Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL VALVE
Page 85

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Table of Contents

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Required Tools / Material…………………………………………………….……

page 4



Essential Tools………………………………………………………………….…..

page 4



Weights………………………………………………………………………………

page 6



Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly……………………………

page 7



Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal and CVT Belt Inspection……………….

page 8



CVT Assembly Removal…………………………………………………………... page 17



Remove the Converter Housing, Oil Seals, Oil Pump Cover, Oil Pump and
Oil Filter……………………………………………………………………………… page 20



Clean the CVT case
surfaces……………………………………………………...................................

page 28

Clean the Oil Passages in the CVT Case, Oil Pump Cover, and CVT Filter
Area………………………………………………………………………………….

page 29



New Pump Installation………………………………………………………….….

page 31



Replace the Side Cover – Pulleys and Belt (sub-assembly)……………….….

page 33



Clutch Total Endplay Adjustment – Thrust Bearing Selection…………………

page 56



Clean the Converter Housing Passages…………………………………………

page 61



CVT Reassembly…………………………………………………………………...

page 63



Control Valve (Valve Body) Strainer and Pan Installation……………………..

page 71



Install the CVT Assembly………………………………………………………….

page 77



Reprogram TCM……………………………………………………………………

page 78



Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL
VALVE……………………………………………………………………………….

page 85



Trouble Shooting……………………………………………………………………

page 90



PARTS INFORMATION……………………………………………………………

page 92



CLAIMS INFORMATION…………………………………………………………..

page 93



PARTS KITS REFERENCE TABLE………………………………………….…..

page 95

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Required Tools / Materials
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

Cherry picker / engine hoist / lifting arm (never handle replacement CVT
sub-assembly by hand)
Strap or chain to lift or lower CVT and sub-assembly
Petroleum jelly or equivalent
Extendable magnet
Large clean surface / 1 to 2 work tables
Vernier calipers
Brake cleaner
Rubbing alcohol
Plastic scraper

Essential Tools
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com,
or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.

J-50255
CVT Service Tool Kit

J-50818
CVT2 Oil Pump
Seal Installer

J-25721-A
Slide Hammer Set
J-50272
Digital Depth
Gauge

J-51923
J-Hook Case
Separator

J-50271
Gauge Block

J-8092
Driver Handle

J-52282
Output Seal Installer
Figure A

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J-52281
CVT Case Differential
Seal Installer

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Essential Tools (continued). Tools that are not indicated as specifically for one model are
used for both models.

J-51959
Guide Pins

Figure B

J-51595-1
Eyelet & linkage
J-51595
Lifting Fixture (top)

Figure C

J-52082

Use for Rogue
Only
J-52082-2
Figure D

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Essential Tools (continued)
J-51909
Lifting Fixture (side cover)

Use for Altima
only

Figure E

Tech Cam J-51951

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

Figure F


Remove protective
film before first use

Additional Tech Cam J-51951 kits or components are available from Tech•Mate.

Weights



CVT assembly: 300 lbs. approximately
CVT sub-assembly: 65 lbs. approximately

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Precautions when Disassembling a CVT Assembly
Transmissions are vulnerable to particles (dust, metal, lint, etc.).
When disassembling a CVT, make sure your work environment (shop, workbench, etc.),
transmission area (sub-frame, oil pan, harness connector, etc.), and your hands are free of
contamination.
IMPORTANT:






Wash and clean the exterior of the CVT assembly prior to disassembling.
CAUTION: Cover all air breather and drive shaft holes to prevent water intrusion.
Apply rust penetrant to locator / dowel pins on torque converter housing and side
cover of CVT and allow to soak as needed.
Refrigerating oil seals may help in assembly (axle and T/C seals).
Only disassemble those parts which are mentioned in this bulletin.
Make sure all parts are clean prior to assembling / installing.
 Unpack service parts just before installation.



Store the related parts that have been
removed separately to prevent being
mixed up; small cups can be used.

Figure G

IMPORTANT: The CVT unit “wiring harness
connector” will be reused during this
procedure. The wiring harness can be
disconnected from the valve body at the
wiring harness connector and remain in the
CVT.

Wiring harness
connector
Figure H

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Control Valve (Valve Body) Removal and CVT Belt Inspection

1. Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass

1

2

Treble

3

Balance

4

Fade

5

6

Speed Sen. Vol.

2. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.

3. Remove the valve body.


Before lifting the vehicle;
 Place the transmission gear selector in Neutral.



Refer to the appropriate 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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Exploded View

(Total of 9 bolts)

Figure 1A
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