Classification:

Reference:

AT16-001J

Date:

NTB16-110J

October 26, 2018

2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER
WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776 OR P0841 STORED
This bulletin has been amended. Please see amendment history on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLE:
APPLIED ENGINE:

2013-2017 Altima (L33)
2014-2016 Rogue (T32)
QR25DE (4 cylinder only)

IF YOU CONFIRM
Any combination of the following DTCs:
P0776, P0841, P17F0, P17F1, P1715
IMPORTANT:


If DTCs are stored other than those listed above, this bulletin does not apply.



If customer complains of engine stall while going from 'P' or 'N' range to 'R' or 'D'
range, this bulletin does not apply.



If only combinations of the judder DTCs P17F0 and P17F1 exists with no customer
complaint, this bulletin does not apply.



If only P1715 exists with no other DTCs, this bulletin does not apply.



NTB15-083, Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT Judder, has reprogramming
instructions that may apply.

ACTION
See Repair Flow Chart on page 2 to confirm if this bulletin applies.
NOTE: Pages 59, 85 and 95 must be printed and attached to the repair order.

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
A.

Does any combination of the following DTCs exist?
P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P0841, P1715

No

Yes
Yes

Does only P1715 exist?
No
Does only a combination of P17F1, P17F0 exist
with no other DTCs
and NO customer complaint of Judder?

Yes

No
Customer complains of engine stall while going
from “P” or “N” range to “R” or “D” or “L” range?

Yes

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

No
Does P17F0 exist?

Yes

No
Evidence of CVT belt slippage?

Yes

Page 8
No

a. Replace the sub-assembly. Page 17
And then

Install a new valve body only

b. Install a new control valve (valve
body). Page 71

Page 71
Check TCM part number
and if needed perform reprogramming
Step 138 on Page 79
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



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 Oil 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



TCM Reprograming.……………………….………………………………………

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
B.











Cherry picker / engine hoist / lifting arm (never handle replacement CVT
sub-assembly by hand)
Strap or chain to lift and 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 1

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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 all models.
C.

J-51959
Guide Pins

Figure 2

CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with the
appropriate lifting tools.
J-51595-1
Eyelet & linkage
J-51595
Lifting Fixture (top)

Figure 3

J-52082

Use for Rogue
Only
J-52082-2
Figure 4

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Essential Tools (continued)
CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with the
appropriate lifting tools.
J-51909
Lifting Fixture (side cover)

Use for Altima
only

Figure 5

Tech Cam J-51951

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

Figure 6


D.

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
IMPORTANT: Repairs performed for this bulletin require CONSULT-III plus Diagnostic
result reporting function-Setting be turned ON and Diagnosis (All Systems) be performed. If
not done, it may result in a repair being non-warrantable.
E.

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 7

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.

Figure 8
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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

Treble

2

3

4

Balance

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 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 9
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.