12. Confirm the “type” of bearing used on the end of the input shaft, and then proceed to the
indicated step.
 For type “A” Roller Bearing proceed to step 13 on page 41.
 For type “B” Ball Bearing skip to step 15 on page 42.
 For type “C” Sealed Ball Bearing skip to step 15 on page 42.

Bearing type A
Figure 12H

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13. Remove the outer race of the roller
bearing from the counter bearing bore of
the CVT case by hand.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to
remove the bearing race. A magnet can
be used to lift this bearing if needed.
NOTE: The outer race of the roller
bearing might remain on the shaft when
removing the input shaft and dummy
cover.

CVT case

Outer race
Figure 13H

14. Inspect type “A” bearing (Roller bearing)
as follows:


Inspect the bearing outer race and
input shaft for flaking and/or pitting.



Install the bearing outer race onto the
input shaft assembly with the “bearing
number” facing the gear, and then
rotate the bearing while applying an
axial load by hand to check for any
abnormality.
CAUTION: DO NOT drop the outer
race of the bearing.

Input shaft

 Were any abnormalities found or
felt in the bearing (sound, flat
spots, flaking)?

Figure 14H

o NO: Put the bearing and shaft aside and then skip to step 16 on page 42.
o YES:
a) Document the abnormalities found with a video and then contact the PCC
for authorization to replace the CVT. See page 145 for PCC contact
information.
b) Loosely re-assemble the CVT in the reverse order of disassembly with the
original parts.
c) Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for CVT
replacement.

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15. Inspect type “B” and type “C” bearings
(ball bearing) as follows:


Apply an axial load and rotate the
bearing by hand to check for any
abnormality (sound, flat spot, flaking).
 Were any abnormalities observed
in the bearing when applying an
axial load (sound, flat spots,
flaking)?
o NO: Proceed to step 16.
o YES:

Figure 15H

a) Document the abnormalities found with a video and then contact the PCC
for authorization to replace the CVT. See page 145 for PCC contact
information.
b) Loosely re-assemble the CVT in the reverse order of disassembly with the
original parts.
c) Replace the CVT. Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission.
16. If the bearing is judged to be OK, remove
the shim (Figure 16H) from the bottom of
the counter bearing bore.


A magnet can be used to remove the
shim if needed.



This shim will be reused later in this
procedure.

Counter bearing
bore

Shim
Figure 16H
17. Remove the differential side oil seal from
the CVT case by driving it away from the
case with a suitable tool.


Discard the differential side oil seal
(non-reusable).



Take care not to damage the
seal-to-case surface when removing
seal.

CVT case

Differential side oil seal
Figure 17H
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3 mm punch

18. Rotate the manual shaft (Figure 18H)
until it stops in the park position (see
Figure 19H).

Park position
Roll pin

IMPORTANT: Confirm that the detent
plate is in the PARK position before
proceeding. Do not remove the roll pin
in any other position. This will allow
pin removal and avoid damage to the
case.
19. Remove the roll pin completely from the
manual shaft with a 3 mm punch.


Manual shaft

Discard the roll pin (non-reusable).
Figure 18H

CAUTION: Do not enlarge the hole by
using an inappropriately sized punch.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the roll pin in
the CVT case.

Detent spring

Park position

20. Remove the detent spring bolt shown in
Figure 19H and then remove the detent
spring from the CVT case.


Do not discard the bolt. It will be
reused during reassembly.

Figure 19H

Retaining pin
21. Remove the manual shaft retaining pin
(straight pin) from the CVT case by
grasping and pulling vertically by hand.


Do not discard the pin. It will be
reused during reassembly.

Manual shaft

Figure 20H

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22. Remove the two (2) bolts shown in Figure
21H for the transmission range switch.


Do not discard the bolts. They will be
reused during reassembly.

CAUTION:


DO NOT remove the manual shaft
lock nut at this step.



DO NOT try to remove the
transmission range switch from the
manual shaft.
Transmission range
switch

23. Slide the manual shaft approximately 5.3
inches (135 mm) out of the CVT case to
allow removal of the oil pump in step 24.

Figure 21H
CVT case

5.3 inches

CAUTION: Do not remove the manual
shaft completely from the CVT case. If
the retaining pin slot contacts the seal,
damage may occur.

Manual shaft

Figure 22H

24. Remove the three (3) Allen® bolts shown
in Figure 23H and then remove the oil
pump from the CVT case.


This oil pump will not be reused.



Do not discard Allen® bolts. They will
be reused during reassembly.

Oil pump

3 Allen® bolts
Figure 23H

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25. Remove the snap ring from the original
oil pump.
CAUTION: DO NOT discard the removed
snap ring. This snap ring will be reused.

Snap ring

Figure 24H

Oil pump
gasket

26. Remove the oil pump gasket from the
CVT case.


Discard the oil pump gasket (nonreusable).

Figure 25H

27. Temporarily install the transmission range switch with the two (2) original bolts removed
in step 22 on page 44, finger tight.


The transmission range switch will be permanently installed later in this procedure.

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Remove the Sub-assembly
IMPORTANT: The following steps (1-8) are ONLY to separate the sealant of the side
cover.
The sub-assembly with belt and pulley CANNOT be removed from the CVT while in this
orientation and will be removed from the case at a later step.
1. Reposition the CVT on the work bench
with the torque converter housing side
down.
NOTE: A wood block may be used to
stabilize the CVT during
disassembly/reassembly.

Figure 1J
2. Remove the two (2) pulley bearing
retainer bolts shown in Figure 2J.


Do not discard bolts. They will be
temporarily installed during a later
step.

Figure 2J
3. Remove the eleven (11) side cover bolts
shown in Figure 3J.


Retain two (2) of these bolts. They will
be temporarily installed during a later
step.

Figure 3J
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4. Remove the side cover with a slide hammer (J-25721-A) to separate the side cover and
CVT case.
 There are three slide hammer tool points shown in Figure 4J.
 The mating surfaces will be cleaned at a later step.
 This step will help with sub-assembly removal at a later step.
CAUTION:
 Do not use the speed sensor bore for slide hammer tool location.
 Do not pry the surfaces apart as internal damage may result.

Side cover

Figure 4J

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5. Align the primary pulley bearing retainer
bolt holes with the bolt hole on the case
as shown in Figure 5J.
NOTE: This helps alignment of the
bearing retainer bolt threads after reinstalling the original side cover.

Figure 5J

6. Install one of the “Assembly Guide Pins,
Pulley Bracket” (Guide Pin J-52272) to
one of the two pulley bearing retainer bolt
holes.


Assembly Guide
Pins, Pulley Bracket
(Guide Pin J-52272)

This will assist in installation of the
original side cover to the pulley
assembly.

Figure 6J

7. Place the original side cover onto the
CVT case.


Side cover

Position the primary pulley bearing
retainer to allow the guide pin to be
inserted through the bolt hole of the
side cover.

Figure 7J

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8. Install the two (2) original pulley bearing retainer bolts (Figure 8J) as follows:


Use the original bolts and O-rings at this step.
a. Install one pulley bearing retainer bolt by hand (finger tight) into open bearing
retainer bolt hole.
b. Remove the guide pin from the other bearing retainer bolt hole.
c. Install the other bearing retainer bolt by hand (finger tight).

9. Temporarily reattach the removed side cover onto the CVT case with two (2) original
bolts on opposite corners, hand tight.

Pulley bearing
retainer bolts

Side cover

Side cover
bolts
Figure 8J

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10. Reposition the CVT with the side cover
facing down.

Side cover
Figure 9J

11. Remove the two (2) side cover bolts
which were temporarily installed to hold
the side cover to the CVT in step 9 on the
previous page.
NOTE: Only one (1) bolt is shown in
Figure 10J and is for reference only.
Side cover
bolt
Figure 10J

12. Lift the CVT case vertically off of the subassembly and side cover.


Weight: 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs.)



This sub-assembly will not be reused.

IMPORTANT: The sub-assembly must
be separated from the case as shown in
Figure 11J.

Figure 11J

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13. Place the CVT case on the work bench
with the torque converter side facing
down.

Figure 12J

14. Remove the lubrication tube bolt shown
in Figure 13J and then remove the
lubrication tube from the CVT case.


Lubrication tube

Do not discard the bolt or lubrication
tube. These will be reused during
reassembly.

IMPORTANT: This step is to ensure
that the lubrication tube is not bent
during sub-assembly installation.

Lubrication
tube bolt
Figure 13J

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Clean the CVT Surfaces

CAUTION: During the next two steps;


Avoid any debris from dropping into the torque converter housing, side cover or the
CVT case. It is extremely important to keep any debris away from CVT internals to
prevent drivability concerns.



Use brake cleaner to remove the remaining CVT fluid and any residual sealant.



Do not use sanding discs, abrasive tools, or metal blades on sealing surfaces.



To clean dowel pins a mild abrasive sandpaper can be used to remove all rust and
debris.
 This will assist at a later step when mating the CVT Case to the sub-assembly
and again when mating the CVT Case to the torque converter housing.

1. Remove any sealant that remains on the
sealing surface of the CVT case where it
seals with the sub-assembly side cover.


A plastic scraper can be used.



Use ONLY brake cleaner to clean
surfaces.



Clean with a lint-free paper towel.

CVT case
sealing surface

Figure 1K
CAUTION: Debris must be kept out of the inside of the CVT and transmission range
switch connector to prevent possible drivability concerns.

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2. Remove any sealant that remains on the sealing surfaces of the torque converter
housing and CVT case using a plastic scraper, and then clean with a lint-free paper
towel.


Use ONLY brake cleaner to clean surfaces.

CAUTION: Debris must be kept out of the inside of the CVT and transmission range
switch connector to prevent a future drivability concern.

CVT case
sealing surface

Figure 2K

Torque converter
housing sealing
surface

Figure 3K

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Clean Oil Passages in CVT Case and Oil Pump Cover
In the following steps:


Brake cleaner and compressed air will be used to clean out oil passages in the CVT