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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 36.


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 36

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i.

Face the mirror of the borescope toward Passenger Side (engine side).

ii.

Insert the borescope in the second location where shown in Figure 37 and
Figure 38.

iii.

Insert the lens approximately 8.7 inches from the CVT case rim as shown in
Figure 39 on page 25.

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 37

Passenger
Side
Insert borescope
here

Face the mirror in the
direction indicated by
the yellow arrow

Belt

Figure 38

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

Borescope

Borescope position,
inserted from bottom

Figure 39
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 35).

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 44 through Figure 48 on
pages 28 - 29.

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

YES: Go to step 18 on page 30.

NO: Skip to step 26 on page 33.

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Figure 40

Figure 41

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OK

Visual lines

Figure 42

OK

Visual lines

Figure 43

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NG

Figure 44

NG

Figure 45

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NG

Figure 46

NG

Figure 47

NG

Figure 48

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Pulse Rotor Inspection
18.

Check for looseness in the pulse rotor using special tools Pulse Rotor Lock J-52728
and Wheel Lug Torque Adapter Set J-52729.
Secondary
speed
sensor
a. Remove the secondary speed
sensor. Refer to the ESM, section
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE >
TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION >
CVT: RE0F11A > REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > SECONDARY
SPEED SENSOR.


Remove the O-ring from the
secondary speed sensor. The Oring is a one-time use part. Do not
reuse.
Figure 49

b. Install the Pulse Rotor Lock Tool J-52728 into the secondary speed sensor hole and
tighten the bolt to 5.9 N•m (0.60 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
c. Using the Wheel Lug Torque Adapter Set J-52729-1 and an appropriate torque
wrench, apply torque to the Driver Side (LH) front wheel (Figure 50).
d. Smoothly apply a maximum torque of
25 N•m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb) in a
forward driving direction (counterclockwise at Driver Side [LH] front
wheel).


A slight movement in the front
wheel is considered normal due
to gear lash.

Driver Side (LH)
Figure 50
e. Was maximum torque 25 N•m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb) achieved without wheel spin in a
forward direction?


YES: Continue to step 18f on page 31.



NO: Skip to step 18h on page 31.

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f. Smoothly apply a maximum torque of
25 N•m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb) in a
reverse driving direction (Clockwise
to the Driver Side (LH) front wheel).


Driver Side (LH)

A slight movement in the front
wheel is considered normal due
to gear lash.

Figure 51

g. Was maximum torque 25 N•m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb) achieved without wheel spin in
either direction?


YES: Skip to step 19 on page 32.



NO: Continue to step 18h.

h. If the Driver Side (LH) front wheel spins in either direction, check the following:

i.



Ensure the Passenger Side (RH) front wheel is not moving when applying torque
as referenced in step 18d on page 30 and step 18f on page 31.



If the Passenger Side (RH) front wheel is moving, check that the strap securing
the Passenger Side (RH) front wheel is secure.



If the CVT belt is NOT moving while the wheel spins return to step 17b on page
20 and verify the clutch engagement tool is at 30 PSI.

If the Driver Side (LH) front wheel still spins in either direction after checking all of
the possible causes in step 18h, a loose pulse rotor is confirmed. Skip to step 26 on
page 33.

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No Belt Damage and Pulse Rotor Not Loose – Replace Control Valve
19.

Remove the Pulse Rotor Lock Tool J-52728 if previously installed.

20.

Reinstall the secondary speed sensor if previously removed.


Refer to the ESM, section TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE &
TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11A > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR.



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

HINT: See Reference # 19 in the KIT PARTS REFERENCE TABLE.

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 163 - 174 on pages 91 - 93.

23.

Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.

24.

Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

25.



Refer to the ESM, section GENERAL INFORMATION > GENERAL
INFORMATION > BASIC INSPECTION > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL, 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 106.

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Belt Damaged or Pulse Rotor Loose
26.

Remove the Pulse Rotor Lock Tool (J-52728) if previously installed.

27.

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.

28.

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.
29.

Continue to step 30.

Remove CVT from the Vehicle and Disassemble External Parts
30.

Remove the CVT from the vehicle.


31.

Refer to the ESM, section TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE &
TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F11A > UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY.

Remove the torque converter and set
aside.


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

32.

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.

Figure 52

Use care when placing the CVT on the
work bench to avoid damage to the oil
pan or internal CVT components.
33.

Drain the CVT fluid out of the torque
converter.

Figure 53
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34.

Remove the output speed sensor, primary speed sensor and secondary speed sensor
from the CVT (Figure 54, Figure 55 and Figure 56).



These sensors will be reused.
Inspect all three sensors for debris on the magnet and clean as necessary.

Secondary
speed
sensor

Primary speed
sensor
Figure 54

Figure 55

Figure 56
35.

Output speed
sensor

Remove the O-rings from all three
speed sensors.


The O-rings are one-time use parts.
Do not reuse.

Figure 57

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Remove the Fluid Filter
36.

Remove the fluid filter from the CVT
case as follows:

Fluid filter cover bolt

a. Remove the fluid filter cover bolt.
o This bolt will be reused.

Fluid filter cover
Figure 58
b. Rotate the fluid filter cover
counterclockwise approximately 15
degrees or until the cover clears
the side cover tab.

Side cover tab

c. Pull the fluid filter cover away from
the CVT case to remove.

Figure 59
37.

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

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

HINT: The grommet may separate from the filter and remain on the CVT case.
Grommet

Oil filter
Figure 61

Figure 60

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38.

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

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

Figure 62

39.

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

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

Figure 63

40.

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

Filter bore

Figure 64

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Remove the Oil Pan and Torque Converter Housing
41.

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.
HINT: CVT fluid will drain from the
CVT case when the oil pan is
removed.

Figure 65
42.

Remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket which were installed to the CVT temporarily.
Bolts will be reused.


43.

Keep the original oil pan for installation during reassembly.

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

Do not discard these bolts. They will be temporarily re-used later in this procedure.

HINT: The bolts that are not visible in Figure 66 are indicated with a dotted yellow
circle.
Torque converter
housing

Slide hammer location