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Disassembly & Assembly
cautionPerform the following items when replacing the control valve.
  • Check that the part number and serial number of the new control valve are identical to those of the attached CD.
  • If old QR code sticker is affixed to shift actuator, remove the QR code sticker and affix new QR code sticker included with new control valve.
noteThe CD provided with the new control valve contains important calibration data that must be installed with M.U.T.-III SE after installation of the new control valve. Never discard the CD.
 
 
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to Removal and Installation.
2. Remove drain plug from oil pan and then drain the CVT fluid.
3. Remove drain plug gasket.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts, and then remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket.
5. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
noteBe sure to note the location of the magnets in the oil pan before removal.
6. Use a suitable tool (A) between the manual plate and bolt and remove lock nut . Remove spring washer and manual plate from manual shaft .
caution
  • Insert suitable tool between the manual plate and bolt and remove lock nut while holding the manual plate in a fixed position.
  • Be sure not to damage the control valve while using suitable tool.
:Front
7. Remove the oil strainer assembly bolts and remove the oil strainer assembly.
8. Remove CVT fluid temperature sensor bracket and disconnect control valve harness connector .
: Bolt
: Front
9. Remove bolts.
: Front
10. Disconnect control valve harness connector .
11. Remove the control valve bolts and , and then remove the control valve from the transaxle case.
: Front
cautionNever drop the control valve, ratio control valve and manual shaft.
noteControl valve bolt heads may be marked with a number "7". Bolts marked as "7" are the bolts that need to be removed in order to remove the control valve.
12. Remove the lip seal from the transaxle case.
: Front
13. Temporarily install the oil pan gasket and oil pan with four oil pan bolts ( ) to corners of the oil pan, hand tight.
noteIt is not necessary for the control valve to be installed, a new one will be installed later in the service procedure.
14. Remove the CVT from the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.
15. Mount the CVT on a workbench with the oil pan side down.
noteUse plastic or wood blocks to stabilize the CVT assembly on the work bench if needed.
cautionBe sure not to deform the oil pan.
16. Remove the torque converter .
17. Drain the CVT fluid out of the torque converter .
A : Drain pan
18. Remove mounting bolt () and remove primary speed sensor from transaxle assembly.
cautionNever impact the primary speed sensor when removing or installing primary speed sensor.
19. Remove the converter housing fixing bolts.
note
  • These bolts will be replaced with new ones and will not be reused.
  • Apply rust remover to the dowel pins if needed.
: Front bolts
: Back side bolts
20. Separate and then remove the converter housing from the transaxle case. Use the slide hammer [SST: KV315J0610 (J-25721-A)] (A), slide hammer nut and bolt kit [SST: KV315J0630 (J-50255-UPD)] (B), and J-hook case separator [SST: KV315J0620 (J-51923)] (C) at the cut out areas similar to the one shown in figure.
: Cutout area (total 3 places)
cautionNever use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the converter housing from the transaxle case.
21. Check that retaining pin of manual shaft locates on the original position.
22. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.
23. Carefully remove the reduction gear assembly and the differential assembly .
24. Remove the following oil seals using suitable tool:
cautionBe careful not to damage any of the seal bore surfaces.
  • Differential side oil seal of transaxle case
  • Converter housing oil seal
  • Differential side oil seal of converter housing
25. Remove the baffle plate (chain cover) .
: Nut
26. Remove the oil pump chain , driven sprocket and drive sprocket as one assembly in the following procedure.
  1. Spread the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
  2. Lift the driven sprocket and the drive sprocket horizontally.
    cautionThe drive sprocket has a specific top and bottom. Keep the sprockets and chain together after they are removed.
27. Remove the thrust washer .
28. Remove the snap ring .
29. Remove the bracket .
: Bolt
30. Remove the baffle plate .
: Bolt
31. Remove the chain guide .
: Bolt
32. Remove the dummy cover .
: Bolt
caution
  • Never grasp the input shaft and lift it.
  • Never remove the seal rings .
33. Remove the thrust bearing from clutch assembly. And wipe any metallic debris off of the face of the input speed sensor .
cautionBe careful not to damage seal rings .
34. Remove the oil pump fixing bolts (4 pieces) and then remove the oil pump .
: Bolt
35. Remove CVT fluid filter as follows:
  1. Remove the bolts () and then remove the fluid filter cover .
  2. Remove the CVT fluid filter with grommet seal and O-ring .
36. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and torque converter housing.
noteA plastic scraper can be used.
caution
  • Never use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
  • Use parts cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint-free paper only.
  • Make sure the parts cleaner or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.
  • Prevent debris from entering in the CVT.
37. Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving holes .
noteUse small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of dowel pin holes. Never scrape transaxle case mating surfaces.
38. Clean the oil passages in the transaxle case, dummy cover, and CVT fluid filter area.
note
  • Parts cleaner or a suitable cleaning solvent and compressed air will be used to clean out fluid passages in the CVT assembly.
  • Make sure the parts cleaner or solvents are compatible with local regulations.
caution
  • Wear eye / face protection when using compressed air and cleaning fluids.
  • Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 517 kpa (5.27 kg/cm2, 75 psi).
  1. Clean the area where the CVT fluid filter fits and the fluid passages to and from the filter.
    cautionMake sure the old filter grommet seal is removed.
  2. Spray parts cleaner in all fluid passages of the transaxle case where shown in figure.
    cautionNever spray parts cleaner into the clutch assembly.
  3. Apply compressed air in the same passage.
    cautionNever stand in front of the passages while using compressed air.
39. Temporarily install fluid filter cover.
40. Install the O-ring to the oil pump mounting bolt. (Only for the bolt installed from the outside of the transaxle case)
caution
  • Never reuse the O-ring.
  • Apply the CVT fluid to the O-ring.
41. Install the oil pump on the transaxle case and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. (One of the oil pump retaining bolts is installed from the outside of the transaxle case in the rear part of the oil pump.)
: Bolt
cautionNever reuse the oil pump.
42. Install the snap ring .
cautionNever reuse the oil pump snap ring.
43. Temporarily install the dummy cover with 3 bolts ( ).
caution
  • Never install the thrust bearing to the clutch assembly bore at this time.
  • If cover does not seat flush, refer to trouble shooting. Refer to Trouble Shooting.
44. Temporarily install the converter housing onto the transaxle case with 3 bolts ( ).
cautionWhen fitting the CVT case surfaces, never use the bolts to draw in the case halves. Make sure the case surfaces are flush, and have no gaps prior to installing the bolts.
45. Reposition the CVT assembly on the work bench with the side cover side facing up.
note
  • CVT lifter bracket [SST: — (J-51595)] (B) and CVT lifting eye/swivel assembly [SST: — (J-51595- 1)] (A) can be used for this step.
  • Use plastic or wood blocks to stabilize the CVT assembly on the work bench if needed.
caution
  • Never hit the manual shaft while repositioning the CVT; the manual shaft is longer than the oil pan mating surface.
  • Never pinch the terminal connector harness between the transaxle case and work bench or supporting block.
46. Rotate the primary pulley by hand to check the pulley’s rotational characteristics.
cautionNever place fingers between the pulley and the transaxle case .
noteRemember the pulley’s rotational characteristics. This will be used as a reference after the new side cover-pulleys and belt sub-assembly (sub-assembly) have been installed.
47. Remove the side cover fixing bolts.
: Bolt
noteWhen working with sub-assembly install, uninstall, and bracket attachment, it is critical that CVT and sub-assembly are level.
48. Attach the CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] (B) with spacers [SST: — (J–52082–2)] (A) to the side cover.
noteTighten the wing-nut bolts on the CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] finger tight in the following order:
  1. Remove the pulley bracket bolts ( ) from side cover .
  2. Install medium (A) and long (B) shafts of CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)].
  3. Install spacers [SST: — (J-52082-2)] (A) and CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] (B) to shafts.
    cautionInstall CVT universal lifting (A) properly.
49. Attach the CVT assembly guide pins [SST: KV315J0200 (J-51959)] (A) as shown in figure.
cautionGuide pins must be placed next to dowel pins .
50. Lift up the CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] so that the CVT assembly weight is mostly supported by the CVT universal lifting fixture and just slightly raised off of the work surface.
51. Loosen the side cover with a slide hammer at the three points.
cautionNever use a pry-bar, chisel, etc. to separate the side cover from the transaxle case.
noteApply rust penetrant to the two dowel pins as needed.
52. Lift up the CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] to remove the sub-assembly from the transaxle case.
53. Remove the CVT universal lifting fixture from the sub-assembly.
noteCheck that dowel pins have remained in the transaxle case. If not, remove dowel pins from the sub-assembly and relocate back to the transaxle case.
54. Install all six original bolts into the old sub-assembly.
55. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the CVT case that the subassembly was just separated from.
caution
  • Never use sanding discs, similar abrasive tools, or metal blades.
  • Use parts cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint-free paper only.
  • Make sure the parts cleaner or solvents used are compatible with local regulations.
  • Prevent debris from entering in the CVT.
  • Make sure rust and debris have been cleaned off of dowel pins and receiving holes.
  • Use small wire brush or similar tool at the inside surface of dowel pin holes. Never scrape transaxle case mating surfaces.
noteThe CVT assembly guide pins [SST: KV315J0200 (J-51959)] can be temporarily removed for cleaning purposes.
56. Replace the O-ring .
cautionApply CVT fluid to O-ring.
57. Remove the thrust bearing from the planetary carrier assembly.
note If not found on the planetary carrier assembly, the thrust bearing may still be attached to the primary pulley.
58. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the parking rod to the lowest position.
59. Remove the pulley bracket bolts ( ) from the side cover of the new sub-assembly.
60. Attach the appropriate CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)] (A) to the new sub-assembly, and then lift up sub-assembly out of the shipping box.
61. Apply Loctite 5460 on the transaxle case installation surface of the sub-assembly.
caution
  • Confirm that the mating surfaces are clean before applying sealant.
  • The sealant width is 2.0 mm (0.079 in).
  • Check that the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts. The overlap both ends of the bead by 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in).
  • Be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant. If the sealant has been disturbed or contaminated in any way before case assembly, thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and re-apply.
62. Install the original thrust bearing on the primary pulley of the new sub-assembly.
caution
  • Pay close attention to the direction of the thrust bearing when installing.
    : Primary pulley
  • Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or equivalent to the original thrust bearing to hold it in place on the primary pulley.
63. Apply CVT fluid to the primary pulley bearing, secondary pulley gear teeth and the secondary bearing when installing the new sub-assembly.
cautionNever drip any CVT fluid onto the sealant.
64. Attach the CVT assembly guide pins [SST: KV315J0200 (J-51959)] (A) to transaxle case when installing the new sub-assembly.
cautionGuide pins must be installed next to dowel pins .
65. Install the new sub-assembly to transaxle case.
caution
  • Never allow the output gear to hit the lubrication tube when the side cover is positioned over the guide pins.
  • In the following steps be careful not to contact or contaminate the sealant.
  • Never use hammer when installing the new sub-assembly.
note
  • If the sub-assembly does not lower completely, physical interference is present. Check the “visual gap size”
    below, between the sub-assembly and the transaxle case, to determine the cause of interference.
  • Sub-assembly can not lower past 44 mm (1.73 inch). (Interference is present between the output gear and bearing bore .)
    : Transaxle case
    : Case gap
  • Sub-assembly can not lower past 38 mm (1.50 inch).
    • When installing side cover, insert parking rod to parking pawl area .
    • Install the parking rod into the parking pawl of the side cover with the following procedure.
      1. Rotate the shift select lever clockwise on the side of the CVT to adjust the park rod to the highest position.
      2. Use a magnet or similar tool (B), to align the park rod in the transaxle case with the opening in the parking pawl in the side cover.
    : Side cover
  • Sub-assembly
    can not lower past 19 mm (0.75 inch). (The primary and the secondary pulley bearings never align properly with their bores or are at an angle.)
    : Primary pulley bearing: Secondary pulley bearing: Transaxle case
    : Primary pulley bearing bore: Secondary pulley bearing bore: Case gap
    caution
    • If this occurs, never force sub-assembly into case.
    • Level the sub-assembly (visually check the gap between case and sub-assembly side cover and confirm that it is even all around).
  • Sub-assembly can not lower past 6 mm (0.24 inch). (Primary pulley splines are not aligned.)
    : Transaxle case: Primary pulley splines
    : Planetary carrier splines: Case gap
    caution
    • Never place fingers below primary pulley.
    • Be careful not to get fingers caught between the transaxle case and sub-assembly when seating.
    • If this occurs, never force sub-assembly into case.
    • Lift up the sub-assembly slightly so the weight is not completely on the primary pulley splines.
    • Check the dowel pins are clean and aligned and are not catching on the sub-assembly case cover.
66. Remove bolts from shift actuator and remove shift actuator.
67. Install transmission range switch adjustment tool [SST: KV381100S0 (J-52508)] (A) over manual lever and into alignment hole on transmission range switch .
68. Confirm the parking rod operation with the following procedure.
  1. Rotate the transmission range switch adjustment tool [SST: KV381100S0 (J-52508)] (A) counter clockwise and check that all detents for each of the P-R-N-D are detect.
    : Transmission range switch
  2. Rotate the lever clockwise to return the rod back to the P position.
  3. If the lever does not rotate or if all detents are not detect, lift the sub-assembly and remove all sealant, and repeat from step 61.
69. Remove transmission range switch adjustment tool.
70. Apply grease evenly to the shift actuator spline .
71. Install the shift actuator to the transaxle case.
72. Tighten bolts .
73. Remove the CVT assembly guide pins [SST: KV315J0200 (J-51959)].
74. Install the new side cover bolts and temporary tighten them. And then, tighten the bolts to specified torque in the order shown.
cautionNever reuse the side cover bolts.
75. Remove the CVT universal lifting fixture [SST: KV315J0100 (J-52082)].
76. Install the new pulley bracket bolts and new O-rings finger tight to side cover .
caution
  • Never reuse the pulley bracket bolts and the O-rings.
  • Apply the CVT fluid to the O-rings.
77. Check the rotational smoothness of the primary pulley ① with the following procedure.
cautionNever insert fingers between the pulley and the transaxle case .
  1. With clean hand, access the primary pulley from the bottom of the CVT to rotate.
  2. Rotate the primary pulley by hand and confirm that the characteristic is the same as previously checked at step 45.
  3. If the rotational characteristic worse than before the sub-assembly was replaced, perform the following.
    • Remove the sub-assembly from the transaxle case.
    • Wipe and clean the sealant completely from both the transaxle case rim and side cover rim.
    • Restart sub-assembly installation from Step 60.
78. Tighten pulley bracket bolts ( ) to the specified torque.
: Side cover
79. Install the differential side oil seal using the output seal installer (case side) [SST: KV31501200 (J-52281)] (A) and universal driver handle [SST: ST35325000 (J-8092)] (B).
caution
  • Never reuse differential side oil seal.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the differential side of oil seal lip surface.
80. Set the CVT on the work bench with the side cover facing down on the bench.
81. Remove the converter housing which was temporarily installed with 3 bolts ( ).
82. Calculate total end play with the following procedure. (Thrust bearing selection)
noteThe total end play (A) must always be adjusted with thrust bearing between the dummy cover and the forward clutch drum when a new sub-assembly is installed.
caution
  • The forward clutch is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) below the dummy cover surface.
  • If the gap is more than 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in), the component parts may be improperly installed. Refer to Trouble Shooting.
  • If the gap is less than 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in), the component parts may be missing or damaged.
  1. Measure the average distance (D) from the dummy cover installation surface of the transaxle case to the thrust bearing installation surface of the forward clutch drum .
    Average distance (D): (D1 + D2)/2
    A: Gauge block [SST: KV315J0400 (J-50271)]
    B: Digital depth gauge [SST: KV315J0500 (J-50272)]
    cautionNever measure from the forward clutch assembly bore in
    .
  2. Clean the dummy cover surfaces that contact the transaxle case and thrust beaning.
    caution
    • Use parts cleaner or equivalent solvent and lint-free paper only.
    • Make sure the parts cleaner or solvents used are compatible with local requlations.
  3. Using digital depth gauge [SST: KV315J0500 (J-50272)], measure the distance (H) from the edge of the dummy cover to the installation surface on the transaxle case.
    Average distance (H): (H1 + H2)/2
    A: Gauge block [SST: KV315J0400 (J-50271)]
  4. Calculate the total end play with the following formula, and choose the appropriate bearing from table.
    (D) - (H) = Total end play (A)
    Total end play (A)Bearing thickness
    3.87 - 4.07 mm (0.1524 – 0.1602 inch)3.57 mm (0.1406 inch)
    4.08 - 4.23 mm (0.1606 – 0.1665 inch)3.75 mm (0.1476 inch)
    4.24 - 4.43 mm (0.1669 – 0.1744 inch)3.93 mm (0.1547 inch)
    4.44 - 4.58 mm (0.1748 – 0.1803 inch)4.1 mm (0.161 inch)
    4.59 - 4.78 mm (0.1807 – 0.1882 inch)4.28 mm (0.1685 inch)
    4.79 - 4.94 mm (0.1886 – 0.1945 inch)4.46 mm (0.1756 inch)
    4.95 - 5.09 mm (0.1949 – 0.2004 inch)4.61 mm (0.1815 inch)
    5.10 - 5.29 mm (0.2008 – 0.2083 inch)4.79 mm (0.1886 inch)
83. Install the thrust bearing to the clutch assembly bore.
caution
  • Never reuse thrust bearing.
  • Apply petroleum jelly when installing the thrust bearing.
  • Pay close attention to the direction of the thrust bearing when attaching it.
: Upper side
: Lower side (Black surface)
84. Remove the baffle plate from the converter housing.
: Bolt
85. Remove the bolt ( ) and then remove the lubrication tube and clip .
86. Clean hydraulic circuit of converter housing lubrication tube and dummy cover with parts cleaner and blowing air, check holes for blowing air.
caution
  • Never stand in front of the passages shown while using compressed air.
  • Wear eye / face protection when using compressed air and cleaning fluids.
  • Regulate air pressure up to a maximum of 517 kpa(5.27 kg/cm2, 75 psi).
87. Install the lubrication tube and clip .
88. Install the baffle plate to the converter housing.
: Bolt
89. Apply petroleum jelly to the seal rings before installing the dummy cover to the transaxle case and clean the area .
caution
  • Seal rings are in their appropriate slots. Carefully reposition seals as necessary.
  • Seal rings must be in their correct positions during final assembly to prevent drivability issues.
90. Check the seal rings of input shaft are in the correct positions and clean the area .
caution
  • Seal rings are in their appropriate slots. Carefully reposition seals as necessary.
  • Seal rings must be in their correct positions during final assembly to prevent drivability issues.
91. Install the dummy cover and chain guide .
caution
  • Never torque bolts ( ) at this step.
  • Check that the dummy cover is fully seated on the transaxle case. If dummy cover does not seated, forward clutch may be improperly installed. Refer to Trouble Shooting.
92. Install baffle plate and bracket with the related bolts finger tight. And tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
: 5.9 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)
: 25.5 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft- lb).
: 19.0 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb.)
93. Install the thrust washer onto the dummy cover .
noteUse petroleum jelly to hold the thrust washer in place.
94. Install the drive sprocket , driven sprocket , and oil pump chain as an assembly.
noteWider edge on the drive sprocket is facing up.
95. Spread the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
96. Press down on the driven sprocket until it "snaps" and locks into place.
97. Pull up after install sprocket and check lockup to confirm adopt correctly.
98. Install baffle plate (chain cover) and tighten the mounting nut.
: Nut
99. Install the differential assembly into the transaxle case.
caution
  • Clean differential assembly before installing.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the bearings and gear teeth before installing.
100. Install the reduction gear assembly into the transaxle case.
caution
  • Clean reduction gear assembly before installing.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the bearings and gear teeth before installing.
101. Install the new CVT fluid filter with grommet seal and O-ring .
cautionApply CVT fluid to the grommet seal and O-ring.
102. Install the CVT fluid filter cover and tighten the bolts ( ) to the specified torque.
103. Check that retaining pin of manual shaft locates on the original position.
104. Apply Loctite 5460 on the converter housing installation surface of the transaxle case.
caution
  • Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transaxle case and converter housing mounting surfaces.
  • The sealant width is 2.0 mm (0.079 in).
  • Check that the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts. The overlap both ends of the bead by 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in).
  • Be sure to apply, first sealant around the center bolt hole , and next around the mating surfaces .
105. Install the converter housing onto the transaxle case and temporary tighten the new converter housing bolts. And then, tighten the bolts to specified torque in the order shown.
cautionNever reuse the converter housing bolts.
106. Install the new converter housing oil seal evenly using the oil pump seal installer [SST: KV31500700 (J-50818)] (A)
B: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
caution
  • Set the torque converter housing flat during installation.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the seal lip surface.
  • Converter housing oil seal pulling direction is used as the reference.
107. Install the differential side oil seal using the output seal installer (torque converter side) [SST: KV31500910 (J-52282)] (A) and universal driver handle [SST: ST35325000 (J-8092)] (B).
: Converter housing
caution
  • Never reuse differential side oil seal.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the differential side oil seal lip surface.
108. Install the O-ring on the input shaft.
caution
  • Never reuse the O-ring.
  • Apply the CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
109. Install the lip seal to the transaxle case.
caution
  • Never reuse lip seal.
  • Apply petroleum jelly to lip seal.
: Front
110. Install the control valve to the transaxle case.
caution
  • Never drop the control valve, ratio control valve and manual shaft.
  • Ensure the harness is correctly routed and does not get pinched.
111. Secure the control valve using bolts , and .
cautionEnsure the harness is correctly routed and does not get pinched.
note
  • Leave bolt holes blank at this step.
  • Install bolts without the strainer bracket.
BoltBolt length mm (in)Number of bolt
54 (2.13)7
44 (1.73)2
25 (0.98)2
: Front
112. Connect the control valve harness connector .
: Front
cautionSecurely insert the harness connector until it clicks and locks.
113. Install the CVT fluid temperature sensor bracket to the valve body with bolt .
BoltBolt length mm (in)Number of bolt
54 (2.13)1
noteLeave bolt hole blank as it will be used to secure the oil strainer at a later step.
114. Install new O-ring to oil strainer assembly.
caution
  • Never reuse O-ring.
  • Apply CVT fluid to O-ring.
noteNew oil strainer come with a new O-ring already installed.
115. Install new oil strainer with bolts .
BoltBolt length mm (in)Number of bolt
54 (2.13)2
116. Install the manual plate using the steps below:.
  • Align the slot of the manual plate with the manual shaft .
  • Align the end of the manual plate with the cutout () of the manual valve.
    cautionInstall the end of the manual plate into the cutout of the manual valve.
  • Install spring washer and lock nut .
  • Insert suitable tool (A) between manual plate and bolt and tighten lock nut.
    cautionUsing suitable tool, be sure to hold the manual plate in a fixed position.
    Be sure not to damage control valve while using suitable tool.
: Front
117. Install the spring washer and the lock-nut , and then tighten to the specified torque.
cautionTo tighten nut, fix manual plate with suitable tool.
118. Install the magnets into the oil pan in their original location.
cautionCompletely clean the iron powder from the magnet area of oil pan and the magnet.
119. Install the oil pan to the transaxle case with the following procedure.
(1) Install the oil pan gasket to the oil pan.
caution
  • Completely wipe out any moisture, oil, and old gasket from the oil pan gasket surface and bolt hole of oil pan and transaxle case.
  • Never reuse oil pan gasket.
(2) Install the oil pan assembly to the transaxle case, and then temporarily tighten the oil pan bolts.
(3) Tighten the oil pan bolts in the order shown to the specified torque.
: Front
(4) Tighten the oil pan bolts again clockwise from (1) shown to the specified torque.
120. Install drain plug gasket to drain plug.
cautionNever reuse drain plug gasket.
121. Install drain plug to oil pan.
122. Install new QR code sticker on shift actuator .
noteIf sticker is not included with parts, contact Powertrain Call Center to report.
123. Install the torque converter to the transaxle in the following procedure.
  1. Insert the pawl of the torque converter to the drive sprocket hole on the transaxle assembly side.
    caution
    • Rotate the torque converter for installing torque converter.
    • Never damage the bushing inside the torque converter sleeve when installing the converter housing oil seal.
  2. After inserting a torque converter to the CVT, check dimension (A) with in the reference value limit.
    B: Scale
    C: Straightedge
    Demension (A): Refer to Torque Converter
124. Install the primary speed sensor.
caution
  • Never reuse O-ring.
  • Apply CVT fluid to the O-ring.
125. Install the transaxle assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.
126. Flush the CVT fluid cooler and lines.
127. Fill the transaxle assembly with CVT fluid. Refre to Refilling.
128. Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE." Refer to Description.