NHTSA ID Number: 10227773
Manufacturer Communication Number: A22-052
TSB/Document Date: 2022-12-14
Summary
Service Bulletin - Due to an improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the driven pulley in the CVT was not properly hardened. Over time, this may lead to abnormal wear to the driven pulley or damage to the CVT belt which may cause the vehicle to experience a slip accompanied by an abnormal noise and multiple warning lights. Some vehicles may not move forward after coming to a stop.
35. Disconnect the drive plate.
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Remove the torque converter cover.
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Remove eight torque converter bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
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36. Disconnect both sides of the front driveshaft inboard joint.
NOTE: Secure the driveshaft to the body with a nylon strap on both sides.
37. Remove the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal.
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38. Remove the lower transmission assembly mounting bolts.
39. Remove the transmission.
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Check once again that the transmission is free of hoses and electrical wiring.
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Hold the transmission on the transmission jack.
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Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut of the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough
for the transmission to clear its end from the side frame.
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Slide the transmission away from the engine, then remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not let the torque converter move to the drive plate side.
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Lower the transmission carefully.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
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40. Remove the torque converter.
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Remove the torque converter.
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Remove the dowel pins.
41. Remove the TCM harness.
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Disconnect the connectors.
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Disconnect the connector by pushing the lock and pulling the lever in the numbered sequence shown.
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Disconnect the connector by pulling the lock and the lever in the numbered sequence shown.
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Remove the ground cable.
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Remove the harness clamps, then swing the TCM harness out of the way.
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42. Remove the harness brackets.
43. Install the harness brackets to the new transmission.
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44. Install the TCM harness to the new transmission.
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Install the harness clamps.
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Install the ground cable.
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Connect the connectors, and make sure they are fully seated.
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45. Install the torque converter.
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Install the dowel pins.
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Install the torque converter.
NOTE: Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the transmission. Failure to do so will result in severe
transmission or engine damage.
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46. Install the transmission.
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Hold the transmission on a transmission jack, and raise it to engine level.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
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Attach the transmission to the engine.
47. Install the lower transmission assembly mounting bolts.
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48. Install the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal.
49. Connect both sides of the front driveshaft inboard joint.
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50. Connect the drive plate.
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Attach the drive plate to the torque converter with eight torque converter bolts.
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Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final
torque, in a crisscross pattern.
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Check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
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Install the torque converter cover.
51. Support the front subframe.
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Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack, line up the slots in the arms with the bolt
holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
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Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe.
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52. Install the front subframe.
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Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts.
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Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the right rear subframe, and into the
positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
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Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning
hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
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Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque in the numbered sequence as shown. Use the
subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.
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Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
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Install the harness clamp to the front subframe.
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53. Install the front lower arm mounting bolt.
54. Install the front subframe rear stay mounting bolts.
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55. Loosely install the lower torque rod.
56. Connect both sides of the front lower arm ball joint.
NOTE: During reassembly, loosely install new flange nuts, then tighten them to the specified torque in the numbered
sequence shown.
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57. Connect both sides of the front stabilizer link ball joint.
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Install the flange nuts while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench.
NOTE: Use new flange nuts during reassembly.
58. Connect both sides of the tie-rod end ball joint.
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59. Connect the EPS connector.
60. Install the exhaust pipe A.
61. Lower the vehicle.
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62. Loosely install the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt/nut (transmission side).
63. Install the upper transmission assembly mounting bolts.
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64. Remove the engine support hanger.
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Remove the engine support hanger and the sub hanger stay.
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Install the front damper caps.
65. Tightening procedure of the engine/transmission mount, torque rod mounting bolt.
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66. Install the front bumper center upper beam.
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Reconnect the connector, then reconnect the hood opener cable and the hood remote opener cable.
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67. Install the coolant reservoir hose clamp.
68. Install the hood latch heat shield.
69. Install the front cover grill covers.
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70. Connect the TCM harness connector.
71. Install the engine wire harness.
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Install the engine harness bracket.
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Install the intake manifold bracket.
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Install the harness clamps and the engine wire harness.
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Install the ground cables.
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Connect the connectors.
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72. Install the CVTF warmer hoses.
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73. Install the shift cable (transmission side).
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the shift cable after installing the shift cable.
NOTE: Make sure the control pin is inserted through the shift cable end and fully seated on the control lever.
NOTE: Make sure the lock pin is inserted through the control pin hole to the opening of the control lever so that the
hooked end of the lock pin locks into the control pin hole.
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74. Install the intercooler outlet pipe B.
NOTE: Only install the previously removed part(s).
75. Install the 12 volt batter base.
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76. Install the PCM and PCM bracket.
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77. Install the 12 volt battery.
NOTE: Do not deform the 12 volt battery setting plate by overtightening the nuts.
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Reinstall battery box, Battery, Insulator, and the Setting Plate.
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Clean the 12 volt battery terminals.
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Connect the positive terminal to the 12 volt battery.
NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.
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Connect the negative cable and the 12 volt battery sensor to the 12 volt battery.
NOTE: To protect the connector from damage, do not hold it when installing the terminal.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
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Close the cover.
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78. Install the air cleaner.
NOTE: Only install the previously removed part(s).
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79. Install both front wheels.
80. Connect the steering joint.
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81. Fill the transmission with new fluid.
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Remove the filler cap.
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Refill the transmission with HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid into the filler hole.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
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Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Capacity: 7.6 L (8.0 US qt).
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Install filler cap with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.
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82. Check the transmission fluid level.
NOTE: Do the transmission fluid level check immediately, after the shift lever operation.
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Start the engine.
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While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to:
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P-R-N-D-S-L-S-D-N-R-P position/mode (without paddle shifter.
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P-R-N-D-sport mode switch (on/off)-D-N-R-P (with paddle shifter), and wait for at least 3 seconds to each
position/mode.
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Turn the engine off.
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Integrated washer type: Remove the check bolt.
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Separated washer type: Remove the check bolt with the sealing washer.
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Check the transmission fluid level at the check hole.
NOTE: The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole
gradually.
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If the transmission fluid is drip-less from the check hole, check for transmission fluid leaks at the transmission,
the transmission fluid pan, the transmission fluid hoses, and the transmission fluid lines. If a problem is found,
fix it before filling the transmission with transmission fluid, then recheck the fluid level. If no problem is found add
the needed amount of transmission fluid.
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If the transmission fluid is flowing out of the check hole, wait until the transmission fluid is at the proper level.
NOTE: The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole
gradually.
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83. Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump - Air Bleed (with auto idle stop system).
iHDS Method:
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Connect the vehicle to the iHDS.
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Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
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Turn the engine off.
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Select the Electrical Oil Pump Activation in the Function Test Menu, and drive the auxiliary transmission fluid
pump for at least 15 seconds with the iHDS.
NOTE: Do not drive the auxiliary transmission fluid pump for more than 160 seconds at a time.
Procedure without iHDS:
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Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
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Do the auto idle stop system operation. If the auto idle stop system does not operate for at least 15 seconds,
repeat this procedure, and recheck, or do the procedure with the HDS.
84. Recheck the transmission fluid level.
85. Install the engine undercover.
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86. Reset the learning value.
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Select the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.
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Select the CVT OIL Pressure Learning Value Reset in the Adjustment Menu with the HDS, and follow the
screen prompts.
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Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then disconnect the HDS from the DLC.
87. Check the front wheel alignment, refer to the service information.
88. Memorize the VSA sensor neutral position.
NOTE: Do not press the brake pedal during this procedure.
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Set the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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Select the ADJUSTMENT from the ABS/VSA menu with the HDS, then select ALL SENSOR, and follow the
screen prompts.
89. Vehicle road test.
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Park the vehicle on level ground.
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Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels.
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Start the engine.
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Shift the transmission to D position/mode while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and
release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
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Repeat previous step in all positions/modes.
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Prepare the HDS to take a SNAPSHOT (refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if needed):
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Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.
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Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A (V) above 1.1 V.
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Set the Record Time to 60 seconds.
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Set the Trigger Point to (Negative) - 30 seconds.
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Find a suitable level road.
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When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS.
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Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A (V) reads 1.2 V. Maintain a steady throttle at 1.2 V until the vehicle
reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop.
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Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, repeat
the previous bullet.
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Adjust the parameter setting to 2.2 V.
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Test-drive the vehicle again. Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A (V) reads 2.3 V. Maintain a steady throttle at
2.3 V until the vehicle reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop.
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Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and
repeat the previous bullet.
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Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the vehicle reaches
reasonable speed, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.
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Review each snapshot individually, and compare APP Sensor A (V), the Vehicle Speed, and the Engine Speed
to the following table:
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With paddle shifter: Test-drive the vehicle with the 7-Speed Manual shift mode, and compare the Speed Stage,
the Vehicle Speed, and the Engine Speed to the following table:
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Park the vehicle on an upward slope (about 16 degrees), apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission to
P position/mode. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.
NOTE: Always use the parking brake to hold the vehicle when stopped on an incline. Depending on the grade of
the incline, the vehicle could roll if the brake is released.
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