Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt): Removal & Installation Nissan Versa I

REMOVAL

Rotate bayonet ring counterclockwise, pull out CVT unit harness connector upward and disconnect it.

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1. Align CVT unit harness connector terminal body marking with bayonet ring marking, insert CVT unit harness connector, and then rotate bayonet ring clockwise.
2. Rotate bayonet ring clockwise until CVT unit harness connector terminal body marking is aligned with the bayonet ring marking (linear slit) as shown.

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Place the selector lever in the "N" position.
2. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-337620-S34347761412009080600000) ".
3. Disconnect the CVT device harness connector (1).
4. Remove the key interlock cable from the control device assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-337628-S03826997032009080600000) ".
5. Remove the bolts (A) from the control device assembly (1).
6. Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and heat plates. Refer to " «EXHAUST MANIFOLD»(ref-337614-S41603211252009080600000) ".
7. Remove the plate (1) from the control device assembly. <== : Vehicle front
8. Remove the lock plate (1) from the control cable (2). <== : Vehicle front
9. Remove the control cable (2) from the control device assembly.
10. Insert flat-bladed screwdrivers at points (A) and (B) as shown, and press both tabs (E) and (F) at the front (C) and rear (D) slightly toward the center of the control device assembly to remove the control device assembly from the underside of the vehicle. <== : Vehicle front

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When installing the control cable (1) to the control device assembly (2), make sure that the control cable (1) is fully pressed in with the ribbed surface (A) facing downward from the vehicle. <== : Vehicle front
2. After installation is completed, adjust and check the CVT position. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION»(ref-337628-S14219531592009080600000) " and " «CHECKING OF CVT POSITION»(ref-337628-S40434330212009080600000) ".

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1. Set selector lever knob (1) in "N" position.
2. Slide knob cover (2) downward.
3. Pull out lock pin (3) from selector lever knob (1).
4. Remove selector lever knob (1) and knob cover (2) as a set from selector lever. CAUTION: Do not push selector button.

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1. Insert lock pin (1) to selector lever knob (2).
2. Install knob cover (3) to selector lever knob (2).
3. Set selector lever in "N" position.
4. Install selector lever knob over selector lever until a click is felt. CAUTION: Do not tilt selector lever knob when installing. Install it straight, and do not tap or apply any shock to install it. Do not push selector button.

Refer to the figure for key interlock cable removal procedure.

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1. Place the selector lever in the "N" position.
2. Remove the selector lever knob. Refer to " «SELECTOR LEVER KNOB REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-337628-S18831652492009080600000) ".
3. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-337620-S34347761412009080600000) ".
4. Slide the slider (A) toward the casing cap (B) while pressing tabs (C) on the slider to separate the slider (A) from the adjust holder (D).
5. Remove the casing cap (B) from the cable bracket on the control device assembly.
6. Remove the key interlock cable from the key interlock rod (E).
7. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower) and instrument lower finisher. Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-337620-S34347761412009080600000) ".
8. Pull out the lock plate (A) from the holder (B).
9. Remove the key interlock cable (1) from the key cylinder (2).
10. Remove the clip (A), and then remove the key interlock cable (1).

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1. Place the selector lever in the "P" position.
2. Turn ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position.
3. Set the key interlock cable (1) to the key cylinder (2).
4. Install the lock plate (A) to the holder (B).
5. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
6. Temporarily install the adjust holder (A) to the key interlock rod (B).
7. Install the casing cap (C) to the cable bracket (D) on the control device assembly. CAUTION: Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing. After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on control device assembly, make sure casing caps (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on control device assembly. If casing cap (C) is loose [less than 39.2 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) removing force], replace key interlock cable.
8. Slide the slider (A) toward the key interlock rod (D) while pressing the pull lock (B) down to securely connect the adjust holder (C) with the key interlock rod (D). CAUTION: Do not press tabs when holding slider (A). Do not apply any side to side force to key interlock rod (D) when sliding slider (A).
9. Secure the key interlock cable (1) with the clip (A).
10. Install steering column cover (upper and lower) and instrument lower finisher. Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-337620-S34347761412009080600000) ".
11. Install the center console assembly. Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-337620-S34347761412009080600000) ".
12. Install the selector lever knob. Refer to " «SELECTOR LEVER KNOB REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-337628-S18831652492009080600000) ".
13. Check shift lock system. Refer to " «DESCRIPTION»(ref-337628-S24800426232009080600000) ".

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1. Remove air duct (inlet), air duct and air cleaner case. Refer to " «AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT»(ref-337614-S10865575882009080600000) ".
2. Remove air breather hose.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Install the air breather hose (1) to the air breather tube (2) so that the paint mark (A) faces upward. Also make sure the air breather hose end is pushed up to the tube bend portion. When installing air breather hose (1) to air duct and air cleaner case, make sure to fully insert the hose clips.

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1. Remove drive shaft assembly. Refer to " «FRONT DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-337630-S38746900872009080600000) ".
2. Remove differential side oil seal using a suitable tool. CAUTION: Do not scratch transaxle case or converter housing.

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1. Drive the new differential side oil seal into the transaxle case side (B) and converter housing side (C) until it is flush using tool. TOOL DIMENSIONS Unit: mm (in) Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) - (J-47244) ST33400001 (J-47005) Dimensions A 0±0.5 (0±0.020) CAUTION: Do not reuse differential side oil seals. Apply specified NISSAN CVT fluid to side oil seals.
2. Install drive shaft assembly. Refer to " «FRONT DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-337630-S38746900872009080600000) ".
3. Check CVT fluid level and leakage. Refer to " «CHECKING CVT FLUID»(ref-319466-S42267542722009062600000) ".

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1. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-337614-S08659396722009080600000) ".
2. Disconnect the secondary speed sensor connector (A) and CVT unit connector (B). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR CVT UNIT CONNECTOR»(ref-337628-S27589183682009080600000) ".
3. Remove the harness from the transaxle.
4. Remove the four drive plate to torque converter nuts. NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise as viewed from front of engine for access to drive plate to torque converter nuts.
5. Put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter alignment stud. CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the drive plate or torque converter.
6. Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
7. Separate the transaxle from the engine.
8. If necessary, remove the following from the transaxle: CVT fluid charging pipe Engine mounting bracket (LH) Fluid cooler tubes Air breather hose Any necessary brackets

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. When installing the torque converter to the transaxle measure distance A. Distance A: 14.4 mm (0.57 in) or more
2. When installing the cooler outlet tube (1) to the transaxle assembly (2), align the cooler tube bracket (A) against the transaxle as shown.
3. When installing the transaxle to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter alignment stud.
4. When securing the transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accordance with the following standard. TRANSAXLE REFERENCE CHART Bolt No. 1 (Transaxle to engine) 2 (Engine to transaxle) Number of bolts 2 7 Bolt length "A" mm (in) 55 (2.17) 50 (1.97) Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb) 62 (6.3, 46)
5. When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily. Then tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Converter nuts: 51 N.m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
6. After completing installation check for fluid level, fluid leakage, and the positions of CVT. Refer to " «CHECKING CVT FLUID»(ref-319466-S42267542722009062600000) ", " «ADJUSTMENT OF CVT POSITION»(ref-337628-S14219531592009080600000) " and " «CHECKING OF CVT POSITION»(ref-337628-S40434330212009080600000) ".
7. When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Refer to " «SERVICE AFTER REPLACING TCM AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY»(ref-337628-S21686335302009080600000) ".

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION