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CVT and CVT Differential

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Continuously variable transmission fluid Capacity: use Honda CVTF Fluid change 2.8 L (3.0 US qt) -
Overhaul 5.2 L (5.5 US qt) -
Hydraulic pressure Forward clutch pressure At 1, 700 rpm in D 1, 570-1, 840 kPa (16.01-18.76 kgf/cm2 , 227.7-266.9 psi) -
Reverse brake pressure At 1, 700 rpm in R 1, 570-1, 840 kPa (16.01-18.76 kgf/cm2 , 227.7-266.9 psi) -
Drive pulley pressure At 1, 700 rpm in N 240-540 kPa (2.45-5.51 kgf/cm2 , 34.8-78.3 psi) -
Driven pulley pressure At 1, 700 rpm in N 830-1, 130 kPa (8.46-11.52 kgf/cm2 , 120.4-163.9 psi) -
Lubrication pressure At 3, 000 rpm in N 250-400 kPa (2.55-4.08 kgf/cm2 , 36.3-58.0 psi) -
Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground D, S, and L positions: Standard or new 1, 900 rpm -
D, S, and L positions: Service limit 1, 700-2, 000 rpm -
R position: Standard or new 2, 500 rpm -
R position: Service limit 2, 400-2, 600 rpm -
Clutch Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc Forward clutch 0.6-0.8 mm (0.024-0.031 in) -
Reverse brake 0.55-0.70 mm (0.0217-0.0276 in) -
Clutch return spring free length Reverse brake 18.1 mm (0.713 in) 16.1 mm (0.634 in)
Clutch disc thickness Reverse brake 2.00 mm (0.0787 in) When worn or damaged
Clutch plate thickness Reverse brake 1.95 mm (0.0768 in) When discolored
Reverse brake end-plate thickness Mark 2 3.8 mm (0.150 in) When discolored
Mark B 3.9 mm (0.154 in) When discolored
Mark 3 4.0 mm (0.157 in) When discolored
Mark C 4.1 mm (0.161 in) When discolored
Mark 4 4.2 mm (0.165 in) When discolored
Mark D 4.3 mm (0.169 in) When discolored
Mark 5 4.4 mm (0.173 in) When discolored
Mark E 4.5 mm (0.177 in) When discolored
Mark 6 4.6 mm (0.181 in) When discolored
Mark F 4.7 mm (0.185 in) When discolored
Mark 7 4.8 mm (0.189 in) When discolored
Mark 8 5.0 mm (0.197 in) When discolored
Input shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At flywheel side 19.987-20.000 mm (0.78689-0.78740 in) When worn or damaged
At forward clutch side 19.987-20.000 mm (0.78689-0.78740 in) When worn or damaged
Thrust clearance CVTF pump drive sprocket hub 0.37-0.65 mm (0.015-0.025 in) -
Planetary carrier 0.050-0.115 mm (0.002-0.004 in) -
Feed pipe O.D. Drive pulley feed pipe 6.97-6.98 mm (0.2744-0.2748 in) 6.95 mm (0.2736 in)
Forward clutch feed pipe 11.470-11.480 mm (0.45157-0.45197 in) 11.450 mm (0.45079 in)
Feed pipe bushing I.D. Drive pulley feed pipe 7.000-7.015 mm (0.27559-0.27618 in) 7.030 mm (0.27677 in)
Forward clutch feed pipe 11.500-11.518 mm (0.45276-0.45346 in) 11.533 mm (0.45405 in)
Sealing ring groove width   2.000-2.100 mm (0.07874-0.08268 in) 2.105 mm (0.08287 in)
Thrust shim thickness (25 x 31 mm: planetary carrier) A 1.05 mm (0.0413 in) When worn or damaged
B 1.12 mm (0.0441 in) When worn or damaged
C 1.19 mm (0.0469 in) When worn or damaged
D 1.26 mm (0.0496 in) When worn or damaged
E 1.33 mm (0.0524 in) When worn or damaged
F 1.40 mm (0.0551 in) When worn or damaged
G 1.47 mm (0.0579 in) When worn or damaged
H 1.54 mm (0.0606 in) When worn or damaged
I 1.61 mm (0.0634 in) When worn or damaged
J 1.68 mm (0.0661 in) When worn or damaged
K 1.75 mm (0.0689 in) When worn or damaged
L 1.82 mm (0.0717 in) When worn or damaged
M 1.085 mm (0.04272 in) When worn or damaged
N 1.155 mm (0.04547 in) When worn or damaged
O 1.225 mm (0.04823 in) When worn or damaged
P 1.295 mm (0.05098 in) When worn or damaged
Q 1.365 mm (0.05374 in) When worn or damaged
R 1.435 mm (0.05650 in) When worn or damaged
S 1.505 mm (0.05925 in) When worn or damaged
T 1.575 mm (0.06201 in) When worn or damaged
U 1.645 mm (0.06476 in) When worn or damaged
V 1.715 mm (0.06752 in) When worn or damaged
W 1.785 mm (0.07028 in) When worn or damaged
Thrust shim thickness (22 x 28 mm: CVTF pump drive sprocket hub) C 1.15 mm (0.0453 in) When worn or damaged
D 1.40 mm (0.0551 in) When worn or damaged
E 1.65 mm (0.0650 in) When worn or damaged
F 1.90 mm (0.0748 in) When worn or damaged
G 2.15 mm (0.0846 in) When worn or damaged
H 2.40 mm (0.0945 in) When worn or damaged
Drive pulley shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At flywheel side 24.007-24.020 mm (0.94516-0.94567 in) When worn or damaged
At forward clutch side 24.007-24.020 mm (0.94516-0.94567 in) When worn or damaged
I.D. At sealing ring 24.007-24.020 mm (0.94516-0.94567 in) When worn or damaged
Driven pulley shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area At start clutch side 43.981-43.991 mm (1.73153-1.73193 in) When worn or damaged
Thrust clearance At start clutch side 0-0.13 mm (0-0.005 in) -
Cotter thickness (25.5 mm: start clutch hub) A 2.90 mm (0.1142 in) When worn or damaged
B 3.00 mm (0.1181 in) When worn or damaged
C 3.10 mm (0.1220 in) When worn or damaged
D 3.20 mm (0.1260 in) When worn or damaged
Feed pipe O.D. Canceler pressure 6.970-6.980 mm (0.27441-0.27480 in) 6.950 mm (0.27362 in)
Clutch pressure 8.97-8.98 mm (0.3531-0.3535 in) 8.95 mm (0.3524 in)
Feed pipe bushing I.D. Canceler pressure 7.000-7.015 mm (0.27559-0.27618 in) 7.030 mm (0.27677 in)
Clutch pressure 9.000-9.015 mm (0.35433-0.35492 in) 9.030 mm (0.35551 in)
Driven pulley shaft pressure feed pipe O.D. 11.470-11.480 mm (0.45157-0.45197 in) 11.450 mm (0.45079 in)
Bushing I.D. 11.500-11.518 mm (0.45276-0.45346 in) 11.533 mm (0.45405 in)
Secondary drive gear sealing ring groove width   2.500-2.650 mm (0.09843-0.10433 in) 2.655 mm (0.10453 in)
Start clutch end plate I.D.   88.900-88.935 mm (3.49999-3.50137 in) When worn or damaged
Park gear and pawl -   - When worn or damaged
Final drive shaft Secondary drive gear thrust clearance   0-0.15 mm (0-0.0059 in) -
Thrust shim thickness (25 x 35 mm) A 2.80 mm (0.1102 in) When worn or damaged
B 2.90 mm (0.1142 in) When worn or damaged
C 3.00 mm (0.1181 in) When worn or damaged
D 3.10 mm (0.1220 in) When worn or damaged
E 3.20 mm (0.1260 in) When worn or damaged
F 3.30 mm (0.1299 in) When worn or damaged
G 3.40 mm (0.1339 in) When worn or damaged
H 3.50 mm (0.1378 in) When worn or damaged
I 3.60 mm (0.1417 in) When worn or damaged
J 3.70 mm (0.1457 in) When worn or damaged
K 3.80 mm (0.1496 in) When worn or damaged
L 3.90 mm (0.1535 in) When worn or damaged
M 4.00 mm (0.1575 in) When worn or damaged
CVT differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D.   18.010-18.028 mm (0.70905-0.70976 in) -
Clearance between carrier and pinion shaft   0.023-0.057 mm (0.00091-0.00224 in) 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Driveshaft contact area I.D.   26.025-26.045 mm (1.02460-1.02539 in) -
Clearance between carrier and driveshaft   0.045-0.086 mm (0.00177-0.00339 in) 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
Clearance between set ring and carrier bearing outer race   0-0.15 mm (0-0.005 in) Adjust
CVT differential pinion gear Backlash   0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in) -