Figure 31

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CVT shown removed from
the vehicle and without
side cover for clarity, and
is for reference only

View point is on
opposite side of belt

Borescope
7 inches

Figure 32
d. Using the mark applied to the driver
side (LH) front wheel for reference,
slowly and carefully rotate the driver
side (LH) front wheel one full turn in
either direction to view all of the belt.
o Holding the borescope (camera
flexible tube) with one hand
allows rotation of the wheel with
the other hand (Figure 33).
o If evidence of belt slip is
identified, as shown in Figure 43
through Figure 47 on pages
27 - 28, skip to step 26 on
page 30.

Figure 33

o If the belt does not move when rotating the driver side (LH) front wheel, return to
step 17b on page 19.

e. If the inspection result confirms that no slippage has occurred on the observed side,
inspect the other side of the belt as follows:

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For the following steps print
this page as a template and
then shape the borescope
camera flexible tube like the
image in Figure 34.


Do not shrink or
enlarge the sheet size
when printing.



The template shown is
actual size when
printed on 8.5” x 11”
paper.

The figure is
9 inches
long

4 inches

15°
Camera view: Face the
mirror in the direction of
the yellow arrow.

Figure 34

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i.

Face the mirror of the borescope toward passenger side (engine side).

ii.

Insert the borescope in the second location, as shown in Figure 35.

iii.

Insert the lens approximately 7 inches from the CVT case rim as shown in
Figure 38 on page 24.

iv.

View the side of the belt that contacts the pulley.

Front of
vehicle

Insert borescope at
location 2 and also look
through here to help
guide borescope

Figure 35
Passenger
side

Insert
borescope
here

Belt
Figure 37

Figure 36

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View point

Borescope
7 inches

Figure 38
f. Using the mark applied to the driver side (LH) front wheel for reference, slowly and
carefully rotate the driver side (LH) front wheel one full turn in either direction to view
all of the belt.
i.

Holding the borescope (camera flexible tube) with one hand allows rotation of
the wheel with the other hand (Figure 33).
HINT: If the belt does not move when rotating the driver side (LH) front wheel,
supply additional air with hand pump (J-45664) to re-engage the clutch as
necessary.

ii.

Look for evidence of belt slip as shown in Figure 43 through Figure 47 on
pages 27 - 28.

g. Is the inspection result OK (no evidence of slip) for 360° rotation of both sides of the
belt?

YES: Go to step 21 on page 29.

NO: Skip to step 26 on page 30.

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Figure 39

Figure 40

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OK

Visual lines

Figure 41

OK

Visual lines

Figure 42

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NG

Figure 43

NG

Figure 44

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NG

Figure 45

NG

Figure 46

NG

Figure 47

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No Belt Damage – Replace Control Valve
21.

Remove the Clutch Engagement Tool J-52273 from the CVT.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury, place a rag over the Clutch Engagement
tool and SLOWLY loosen the two bolts until the audible depressurization is noted. The
remaining CVT fluid may spray when the Clutch Engagement Tool is removed.

22.

Install a new control valve in the reverse order of disassembly:


Refer to steps 162 - 173 on pages 94 - 96.

23.

Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.

24.

Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

25.



Refer to the ESM: GENERAL INFORMATION > GENERAL INFORMATION >
BASIC INSPECTION > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING 12V
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL > After Work Procedure, for a listing of
systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.



This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.

Perform Additional Service When Replacing Control Valve or Transaxle
Assembly starting on page 110.

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Belt Damaged
26.

Remove the Clutch Engagement Tool (J-52273) from the CVT.
To avoid the risk of minor personal injury, place a rag over the Clutch Engagement
tool and SLOWLY loosen the two bolts until the audible depressurization is noted. The
remaining CVT fluid may spray when the Clutch Engagement Tool is removed.

27.

Install the original (removed) oil pan gasket and oil pan temporarily with at least two
oil pan bolts, hand tight.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discard the remaining oil pan bolts. These bolts will be
reused.

28.

Replace the belt and pulley sub-assembly and control valve.


Go to Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Disassemble External Parts on
page 31.

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Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Disassemble External Parts
29.

Remove the CVT from the vehicle.


30.

Torque converter

Remove the torque converter and set
aside.


31.

Refer to the ESM:
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE >
TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION
> CVT: RE0F11B > UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
> TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY >
Removal and Installation

The torque converter may be
reused if CVT replacement is not
required.

Figure 48

Put the CVT assembly on a work
bench with the oil pan side down.
To avoid minor personal injury, use
assistance when placing the CVT on
the work bench.

Use care when placing the CVT on the
work bench to avoid damage to the oil
pan or internal CVT components.
32.

Drain the CVT fluid out of the torque
converter (Figure 49).
Torque converter
Figure 49

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33.

Remove the primary speed sensor, secondary speed sensor and the output speed
sensor from the CVT (Figure 50, Figure 51, Figure 52 and Figure 53).

Primary speed
sensor
Figure 51

Figure 50

Secondary
speed
sensor

Output speed
sensor
Figure 52







There are two types of output
speed sensors (Figure 54 and
Figure 55 on page 33).
o Type A output speed sensor
has a shim, and it will be
reused.
Remove the O-rings from all three
speed sensors.
The O-rings are one-time use
parts. Do not reuse.
Inspect all three sensors for debris
on the magnet and clean as
necessary.
These sensors will be reused.

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Type B output
speed sensor

Type A output
speed sensor

Shim
Figure 54

34.

Figure 55

Remove the oil pressure sensor from the CVT (Figure 56 and Figure 57).


Remove the O-ring from the oil pressure sensor.



The O-ring is a one-time use part. Do not reuse.



The sensor will be reused.

Oil pressure
sensor

Figure 56

Figure 57

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Remove the Oil Filter
35.

Remove the oil filter cover bolts and
remove the oil filter cover.


Oil filter
cover bolts
(2)

The bolts will be reused.

Oil filter cover
Figure 58

36.

Pull the oil filter with grommet away from the CVT case to remove.


The oil filter is a one-time use part. Do not reuse.

NOTE: The grommet may separate from the oil filter and remain on the CVT case.

Grommet
Oil filter

Figure 60

Figure 59

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37.

Remove the O-ring from the oil filter
cover.


The O-ring is a one-time use part.
Do not reuse.
Oil filter cover
O-ring

Figure 61

38.

Thoroughly wipe and clean the inside
of the oil filter cover.


Oil filter
cover

Brake cleaner may be used during
this step to thoroughly remove any
residual material.

Figure 62

Oil filter bore
39.

Thoroughly wipe and clean the oil filter
bore of the CVT case.

Figure 63

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Remove the Oil Pan and Torque Converter Housing

40.

Reposition the CVT assembly on the
work bench with the torque converter
housing side facing up.


Use plastic or wood blocks to
stabilize the CVT assembly on the
work bench if needed.

NOTE: CVT fluid will drain from the CVT
case when the oil pan is removed.
Figure 64

41.

Remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket which were installed to the CVT temporarily.


Keep the original oil pan for installation during reassembly.



The bolts will be reused.

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42.

Remove the nineteen (19) bolts circled
in green from the torque converter
housing (Figure 66).



Do not discard these bolts. They
will be temporarily re-used later in
this procedure.
The bolts that are not visible in
Figure 66 are indicated with a
dotted green circle.

Slide hammer location
for torque converter
housing removal

Figure 65
Torque converter
housing bolts (19)

Figure 66
43.

Remove the torque converter housing
from the CVT case.


If necessary, use Slide Hammer
J-25721-A at the locations
highlighted in green (Figure 65,
Figure 66, and Figure 67).