

Do NOT remove the lathe cut seals (white seals in Figure 48) from the dummy
cover. These seals will be reused.



Lathe cut seals must be in their correct positions during final assembly to
prevent drivability issues.
Dummy
cover

Do not lift here

Lathe cut seals
(white seals)

Dummy
cover
Figure 47

Figure 48
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Lathe cut seals
(white seals)

30. Remove the thrust bearing from the
clutch assembly bore (Figure 49).
NOTE: Take care removing the thrust
bearing so that the lathe cut seals are
not knocked out of their grooves.
IMPORTANT:
 The thrust bearing has two different
sides. As the thrust bearing is
removed, note the thrust bearing
orientation so that the new bearing
can be installed in the same
orientation.


Thrust bearing
Secondary
speed sensor
Figure 49

This bearing will not be re-used.

31. Wipe any metallic debris from the face of
the secondary speed sensor
(Figure 49).

Top of
CVT

Oil pan gasket
surface

32. Remove the oil pump as follows:
a. Remove the fitting bolt located above
the left rear corner of the oil pan
gasket surface (Figure 50).
Fitting bolt

Figure 50

b. Remove the three oil pump Allen®head bolts, and remove the oil pump
(Figure 51).
NOTE:


Do NOT discard the Allen®-head
bolts. Bolts will be re-used.



New oil pump will be installed at
later steps.

Figure 51

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33. Remove CVT fluid filter as follows:

a. Remove the 4 bolts and then remove
the CVT fluid filter cover (Figure 52).
NOTE: Bolts will be reused.
CVT fluid filter cover
Figure 52

b. Remove the CVT fluid filter with
grommet seal and O-ring seal
(Figure 53).


Discard the oil filter and seal.
They will be replaced.



The grommet is fitted to the
bottom end of the filter and is
included with the replacement
filter (Figure 54).

Fluid filter

O-ring seal
Figure 53

Grommet

Figure 54

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Clean the CVT case surfaces

34. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case and Torque Converter Housing.


A plastic scraper can be used.

CAUTION:
o DO NOT use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
o Use brake spray or equivalent solvent and lint-free towels only.
o Make sure brake spray or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.
o

Prevent debris from entering in the CVT.

o Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving holes
(Figure 55).

35. Clean the dowel pins and dowel pin receiving holes of any rust or debris (Figure 55).
NOTE: Use small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of dowel pin holes. DO
NOT SCRAPE CVT CASE mating surfaces.

Clean dowel pin
receiving holes
Dowel pin

Figure 55

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

In the following steps:


Brake spray or a suitable cleaning solvent and compressed air will be used to clean
out oil passages in the CVT assembly.
 Make sure the brake spray or solvents are compatible with local regulations.
WARNING: Wear eye / face protection when using compressed air and cleaning
fluids.
CAUTION: Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 75 PSI.

Clean within
this area

36. Clean the area where the CVT fluid filter
fits (Figure 56).


Make sure the old filter grommet seal
is removed.

37. Clean the fluid passages to and from the
filter (Figure 56).

Fluid
passages
Figure 56

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38. Spray brake clean in all oil passages of the CVT case where shown in Figure 57 and
Figure 58.


Do not spray brake clean into the clutch pack.

39. Apply compressed air in the same passages.
NOTE: Do not stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.

Figure 57

Apply cleaner, and then
75 PSI maximum air
pressure in these
passages.
Air pressure comes
out these passages.

Figure 58
40. Temporarily install fluid filter cover.

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New Oil Pump Installation
IMPORTANT: For the following service procedures a PARTS KITS REFERENCE TABLE
is provided on page 100.


Use the check off column on the left to ensure the correct new part is installed at each
step, and then attach to the repair order.

41. Install the new oil pump using three
original Allen®-head bolts (Figure 59).
NOTE:


Finger tighten the Allen®-head bolts
at this time.



Oil Pump kit includes new pump,
O-ring and snap ring.

Figure 59
Fitting bolt

O-ring

42. Place new O-ring on the fitting bolt, and
coat with CVT fluid (Figure 60).

Figure 60

Fitting
bolt

43. Install the fitting bolt finger tight
(Figure 61).

Figure 61
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44. Torque the three Allen®-head bolts and fitting bolt.


Allen®-head bolt torque: 17.6 – 20.6 N•m (1.79 – 2.1 kg-m, 13.0 – 15.2 ft-lb)



Fitting bolt torque: 26.0 – 30.0 N•m (2.65 – 3.06 kg-m, 19.2 – 22.1 ft-lb)

45. Install the new snap ring (Figure 62).

Snap ring
Figure 62

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

Review video # 547: “CVT Belt and Pulley Replacement” and fast forward to minute
marker 3:14. This video is located under the TECH TRAINING GARAGE VIDEOS tab
in Virtual Academy.

46. Temporarily install the dummy cover with
3 bolts, finger tight (Figure 63).
IMPORTANT:


Do not install the thrust bearing to
the clutch assembly bore at this time.



If cover does not seat flush see
Troubleshooting - The Dummy
Cover Will Not Sit Flush on
page 90.

Bolts

Dummy cover
Figure 63

47. Temporarily install the converter housing
onto the CVT case with three bolts finger
tight (Figure 64).
IMPORTANT: When fitting the CVT
case surfaces, DO NOT use the bolts to
draw in the case halves. Make sure the
case surfaces are flush, and have no
gaps prior to installing the bolts.

Bolts

Converter housing
Figure 64

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48. Flip the CVT case so that the converter
housing faces down and side-cover
faces up.



Lifting fixtures J-51595 and J-515951 can be used for this step.

Manual shaft

See Figure 66 for lifting fixture
information.

CAUTION:
o Do not hit the manual shaft (Figure
65) while flipping the CVT; the
manual shaft is longer than the oil
pan mating surface. Use a plastic /
wooden block to support as needed.

Figure 65
Eyelet #: J-51595-1

o Note the location of the terminal
connector harness. Do not pinch the
terminal connector harness between
the CVT case and work bench or
supporting blocks.

Lifting Fixture #: J-51595
Figure 66

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49. Rotate the primary pulley by hand to
check the pulley’s rotational
characteristics.
IMPORTANT: Remember the pulley’s
rotational characteristics. This will be
used as a reference after the new side
cover-pulleys and belt sub-assembly
(sub-assembly) have been installed.

Rotate the primary
pulley by hand
Figure 67

WARNING: Do not place fingers
between the pulley and the CVT case.

Do not place fingers
under pulley
Figure 68

50. Remove the nineteen (19) side cover
fixing bolts (Figure 69).


These bolts will be replaced with new
ones and will not be reused.

Figure 69

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NOTE: When working with sub-assembly install, uninstall, and bracket attachment, it is
critical that CVT and sub-assembly are level. If not level, the pulleys and bearings can sit
slightly at an angle and will hinder installation.
CAUTION: Always handle the CVT and component assemblies carefully and with the
appropriate lifting tools.

51. Attach appropriate lifting fixture to the side cover (Figure 70).


For Altima, proceed to step 52 on page 37 for lifting fixture procedure.



For Rogue, proceed to step 55 on page 39 for lifting fixture procedure.

For Altima use tool
J-51909 with eyelet J-51595-1

For Rogue use tools
J-52082 with spacers J-52082-2
J-52082

J-51909

J-52082-2

Attach here

Figure 70

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Altima Lifting Fixture procedure
J-51909
Lifting Fixture
(side cover)
52. Attach Lifting Fixture J-51909 (Figure
71) with eyelet from J-51595 (Figure 66)
to the side cover at point shown in
Figure 72.
 Lifting Fixture bolt torque (Max.):
45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Do not cross thread bolts
when attaching to side cover.
 Eyelet bolt torque: Hand tight.
Figure 71

Attach here

Figure 72

Lifting Fixture #: J-51909
Figure 73

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Altima Lifting Fixture procedure (continued)

53. Install the two alignment Guide Pins
(J-51959 - Guide Pins) as shown in
Figure 74 and Figure 75.
NOTE:
 The Guide Pins should be located on
opposite sides of the sub-assembly.


Guide Pins should be placed as far
apart as possible.



Guide Pins must be placed next to
dowel pins (Figure 75).

Guide Pin

Guide Pin
Figure 74

Guide Pin
54. Proceed to step 58 on page 41.

Dowel Pin

Figure 75

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Rogue Lifting Fixture procedure

55. Remove the six (6) pulley bracket bolts.


Bolts will be reinstalled to the original
pulley and belt sub-assembly.

56. Attach universal Lifting Fixture J-52082
with spacers J-52082-2 to the side cover
as shown in Figure 77.
Figure 76

NOTE: Install and tighten by hand only.
a. Loosen all of the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture.

b. Confirm that three (3) spacers (# J-52082-2) are present between the longer legs
and triangle bracket as shown in Figure 77.
c. Install the Lifting Fixture to the CVT case at the six (6) bolt holes shown in Figure 76.
d. Tighten the wing-nut bolts on the Lifting Fixture finger tight in the following order:
1) Tighten the lower six (6) wing-nut bolts.
2) Tighten the two (2) joint to triangle brackets.
3) Tighten the top two (2) wing-nut bolts, and then proceed to step 57 on the next
page.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread the bolts when attaching to the CVT side
cover.
Triangle
bracket

Top wing-nut
bolt
Lower wing-nut
bolt

(3) Spacers
(# J-52082-2)

Lifting Fixture J-52082
Longer legs

Triangle
bracket joint

Figure 77

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Rogue Lifting Fixture procedure (continued)
Guide Pin

57. Install the two CVT Assembly Guide
Pins (J-51959 - Guide Pins) as shown in