CVT Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Assembly: Assembly

Fig 1: CVT Transaxle Externals - Exploded View

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1- WASHER

2 - SHIFT LEVER

3 - INHIBITOR SWITCH

4 - CVT FLUID FILTER (Certain Models)

5 - O-RING

6 - CVT FLUID COOLER

7 - SHIM

8 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

9 - O-RING

10 - transmission

11 - PULLEY RATIO LINKAGE

12 - SPRING

13 - CONTROL VALVE

14 - BRACKET

15 - O-RING

16 - OIL STRAINER

17 - PLAIN WASHER

18 - MANUAL LEVER

19 - BUSHING

20 - MANUAL VALVE

21 - STEPPER MOTOR

22 - LIP SEAL

23 - SNAP RING

24 - VALVE BODY HARNESS

25 - OIL PAN GASKET

26 - OIL PAN

27 - TORQUE CONVERTER

28 - O-RING

29 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR

30 - O-RING

Fig 2: CVT Transaxle Internals - Exploded View

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1 - O-RING

2 - SIDE OIL SEAL

3 - ADJUSTABLE SHIM

4 - OUTER RACE

5 - REDUCTION GEAR ASSEMBLY

6 - OUTER RACE

7 - ADJUSTABLE SHIM

8 - OUTER RACE

9 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

10 - OUTER RACE

11 - FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

12 - NEEDLE BEARING

13 - SEAL RING

14 - OIL PUMP COVER

15 - BAFFLE PLATE

16 - BRACKET

17 - ADJUSTABLE SHIM

18 - ADJUSTABLE SHIM

19 - CONVERTER HOUSING

20 - CONVERTER HOUSING OIL SEAL

21 - OIL PUMP CHAIN

22 - DRIVE SPROCKET

23 - THRUST WASHER

24 - BAFFLE PLATE

25 - DRIVEN SPROCKET (OIL PUMP)

26 - BAFFLE PLATE

27 - OIL PUMP

28 - LIP SEAL

29 - SNAP RING

30 - DRIVEN PLATES

31 - NEEDLE BEARING

32 - SUN GEAR

33 - NEEDLE BEARING

34 - PLANETARY CARRIER

35 - NEEDLE BEARING

36 - SNAP RING

37 - RETAINING PLATE

38 - DRIVEN PLATES

39 - DISH PLATE

40 - SNAP RING

41 - RETAINING PLATE

42 - SPRING RETAINER ASSEMBLY

43 - REVERSE PLATE PISTON

44 - DETENT SPRING

45 - transmission CASE

Refer to the exploded views as necessary when performing the following steps.

Fig 3: Pin At Sheave Height Sensor
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Install the primary sheave (2) with the sheave height sensor, (3) spring and pin (1) into the belt side case.

Fig 4: Shim Under Sheave
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Install the secondary sheave positioning shim (3) into the belt side cover.

Fig 5: Installing Puller Onto Secondary Sheave
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Install Puller (special tool #9874, Compressor, Pulley) (1) and Insert (special tool #8513A, Insert, Crankshaft), (2) onto secondary sheave.

Fig 6: Drive Belt
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Move the secondary sheave (3) close enough to the primary (2) sheave to allow the drive belt (1) to be put around both secondary and primary sheaves.
NOTE:
The drive belt is directional and will need to be installed in the same direction as noted in disassembly. if installed incorrectly failure will occur.
Install the drive belt (1).
CAUTION:
Do not over tighten the compressor tool. Tighten to no more than 7 N.m (50 in. lbs.).
Compress the secondary (3) sheave to the stop.
Install the drive belt (1) around both secondary (3) and primary (2) sheaves.
Install the primary sheave into place.
Remove Puller (special tool #9874, Compressor, Pulley) and Insert (special tool #8513A, Insert, Crankshaft) from the primary sheave.

Fig 7: Sheave Retaining Bolts
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Install the bolts (2) that hold both sheaves to the case (1).

Fig 8: Bolts At Drive Belt Assembly
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CAUTION:
Remove moisture, oil, and used sealant from the sealant application surface. Make sure that the starting point and the ending point are between two bolt holes.
Apply Loctite 509 sealer onto the belt side of the transmission case.
Install the belt side assembly to the transmission case.
Install the case bolts (1) to hold the drive belt assembly (2) to the transmission. tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).

Fig 9: Reverse Brake Piston
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CAUTION:
Inspect the reverse brake piston and, if damaged, replace it before installation. Apply CVT fluid to the seal when installing the reverse brake piston.

NOTE:
Rotate reverse brake piston into place.
Rotate and install the reverse brake piston (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 10: Retainer Assembly Return Spring
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Align the return springs (3) of the spring retainer assembly (1) to the locating posts (2) of the reverse clutch piston.

Fig 11: Retaining Plate At Transaxle
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NOTE:
There is a notch in the retaining plate that points to the top of the case.
Install the retaining plate (1) into the transmission case with the notch on the plate to the top (2).

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Retaining Plate & Spring Retainer Assembly
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CAUTION:
Set the spring compressor on top of the spring retainer assembly.
Compress the reverse brake return spring using Compressor (special tool #5058A, Compressor, Spring) (1) and Compressor (special tool #9875, Compressor) and install the snap ring into the transmission case using a screwdriver.

Fig 13: Clutch Disc Stack Up
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Install the dish plate (1) with the convex side down onto the reverse brake piston.
Install driven plate (2) and then a drive plate (6) until all the driven and drive plates are installed.
Install the retaining plate (3) into the reverse brake assembly.
Install the reverse brake snap ring (4) into the transmission case.

Fig 14: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring & Retaining Plate
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CAUTION:
When conducting measurements, measure two or more places and calculate the average value.
Measure the clearance between the snap ring and the retaining plate (1). The correct clutch clearance is 1.2-1.5 mm (0.047-0.059 in.). If the clutch clearance is not within specifications, measure the existing retaining plate and select the correct retaining plate.

Fig 15: Removing/Installing Needle Bearing
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CAUTION:
Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the needle bearing. Be careful to verify correct orientation of the needle bearing when installing it.

NOTE:
The inner race will need to face down.
Install the needle bearing (1) onto the reverse brake piston. Check for the direction of the needle bearing while installing.

Fig 16: Planetary Carrier Assembly
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NOTE:
The inner race will need to face down
Install the planetary carrier assembly (1) onto the reverse brake.

Fig 17: Needle Bearing At Sun Gear
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CAUTION:
Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the needle bearing. Be careful to verify correct orientation of the needle bearing when installing it.
Install the needle bearing (1) onto the primary pulley side of the sun gear.

Fig 18: Sun Gear At Planetary Carrier
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Install the sun gear (1) onto the planetary carrier.

Fig 19: Needle Bearing On Forward Clutch
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CAUTION:
Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the needle bearing. Be careful to verify correct orientation of the needle bearing when installing it.

NOTE:
The inner race will need to face up.
Install the needle bearing (1) on the forward clutch drum side of the sun gear.

Fig 20: Forward Clutch Assembly
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Install the forward clutch assembly (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 21: Measuring Total End Play
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Measure the total end play (2) in the following steps. Total end play should be 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.010 - 0.022 in).

Fig 22: Measurement One
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Measure the distance (1) from the oil pump cover installation surface of the transmission case to the needle bearing installation surface of the forward clutch drum. Call this measurement one.

Fig 23: Measurement Two
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Measure the distance (1 to 2) as shown in illustration. Call this measurement two.
Calculate the bearing thickness required to achieve the necessary end play with the following formula. The bearing thickness is equal to measurement one, minus measurement two minus, the nominal end play (0.40 mm or 0.016 "in).

Fig 24: Needle Bearing On The Forward Clutch Assembly
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CAUTION:
Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the needle bearing. Be careful to verify correct orientation of the needle bearing when installing it.
Install the selected needle bearing (1) on the forward clutch assembly.

Fig 25: Detent Spring
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Install the detent spring (1) onto the transmission case. Install the bolt to hold the detent spring to the transmission case and tighten the mounting bolt to 7 N.m (61 in.lbs.).

Fig 26: Installing Outer Race Of Differential Bearing Into Converter Housing
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Install the outer race of the differential bearing (1) into the converter housing using Installer (special tool #9668, Remover/Installer, Bearing Cup) and Installer (special tool #C-4628, Installer, Cup) on 4WD, use Installer (special tool #C-4628, Installer, Cup) on 2WD and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).

Fig 27: Measuring For Differential Preload Shim

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1 - PRELOAD SHIM

2 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

3 - TRANSMISSION CASE

4 - CONVERTER HOUSING

CAUTION:

When adjusting the preload, apply CVT fluid on the bearing to make it roll smoothly. When conducting measurements, measure two or more places and calculate the average value.

Measure for the differential preload shim (1) in the following steps. Refer to the illustrations as necessary when performing the steps.

Fig 28: Differential Measurement One
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
The required differential preload is 0.17 to 0.29 mm (0.007 0.011 to in).
Measure the distance (1-3) from the edge of the transmission case to the select shim installation surface. This is differential measurement one.

Fig 29: Differential Measurement Two
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Install the differential assembly on the converter case and measure the distance (differential measurement two) (1-2) from the differential hub to the surface of the converter housing.

Fig 30: Differential Measurement Three
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Install the outer race for the differential side bearing and measure the distance (differential measurement three) (1-2) from the differential case to the outer race of the differential side bearing.
The thickness of the required select shim is calculated as follows: differential measurement one, minus differential measurement two, plus differential measurement three, plus 0.23 mm (0.009 in).

Fig 31: Selective Shim At Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the select shim.
Install the chosen select shim (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 32: Installing Outer Race On Transaxle Case
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Install the outer race (1) of the differential bearing on the transmission case using the Installer (special tool #D-129, Installer, Bearing Cup) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).

Fig 33: Installing Outer Race Reduction Gear Into Converter Housing
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Install the outer race (1) of the reduction gear bearing into the converter housing using Installer (special tool #C-4628, Installer, Cup) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).

Fig 34: Measuring For Reduction Gear Preload Shim

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1 - REDUCTION GEAR

2 - TRANSMISSION CASE

3 - PRELOAD SHIM

4 - BEARING OUTER RACE

The required preload on the reduction gear assembly is 0.13-0.19 mm (0.005-0.0075 in). Measure for the required preload shim (3) as follows:

Fig 35: Reduction Assembly Measurement One
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Measure the distance (reduction assembly measurement one) (1-2) from the edge of the transmission case to the select shim installation surface.

Fig 36: Reduction Assembly Measurement Two
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Install the reduction gear assembly on the converter housing and measure the distance (reduction assembly measurement two) (1-2) from the top of the reduction gear assembly to the edge of the converter housing.

Fig 37: Reduction Assembly Measurement Three
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CAUTION:
When adjusting the preload, apply CVT fluid on the bearing to make it roll smoothly. When conducting measurements, measure two or more places and calculate the average value.

NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Install the outer race of the reduction gear bearing and measure the distance (reduction assembly measurement three) (1-2) from the top of the reduction gear assembly to the outer race of the reduction gear bearing.
The thickness of the required select shim is calculated as follows: reduction assembly measurement one, minus reduction assembly measurement two, plus reduction assembly measurement three, plus 0.16 mm (0.006 in).

Fig 38: Selective Shim At Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the select shim.
Install the chosen select shim (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 39: Installing Outer Race On Transaxle Case
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Install the outer race (1) of the reduction gear bearing on the transmission case using Installer (special tool #C-4628, Installer, Cup) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).

Fig 40: Lip Seal At Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the lip seal. Apply CVT fluid when installing the lip seal.
Install the NEW lip seal (1) on the transmission case.

Fig 41: Oil Pump Mounting Bolt O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the NEW O-ring (1) onto the oil pump mounting bolts. (Only for bolts installed from the outside of the transmission case).

Fig 42: Oil Pump Retaining Bolts
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NOTE:
One of the oil pump retaining bolts is installed from the outside of the transmission case in the rear part of the oil pump.
Install the oil pump on the transmission case. Install and tighten the mounting bolts (1) to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.) Install and tighten the mounting bolt (2) to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).

Fig 43: Lip Seal At Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the lip seal. Apply CVT fluid when installing the lip seal.
Install the NEW lip seal (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 44: Removing/Installing Manual Shaft
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Install the manual shaft (1) into the case.
Install the pin at the manual shaft using a punch (2).
To install the valve body assembly on to the transmission case, insert a 75 mm (3 in.) long 3 mm (0.118 in.) wide rod or wire into the linkage stopper hole of the valve body assembly to set the pulley ratio linkage in position.

Fig 45: Removing/Installing Terminal Body
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Position the locating tab (1) of the terminal body and install the terminal body into the transmission case.

Fig 46: Removing/Installing Valve Body Assembly
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Install the valve body assembly (1) up from the bottom side and install it into the transmission case.

Fig 47: Aligning Notch Of Pulley Ratio Linkage
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Align the notch (1) of the pulley ratio linkage with the sheave position sensor (2).

Fig 48: Bushing At Control Valve
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CAUTION:
Apply CVT fluid when installing the bushing.
Install the bushing (1) into the valve body assembly.

Fig 49: Bolts For Valve Body Assembly
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Tighten the mounting bolts of the valve body assembly to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs).

Fig 50: Manual Lever
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Install the manual lever (1) onto the manual shaft. Install and tighten the mounting nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lb.).

Fig 51: Bracket At Valve Body Assembly
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Install the bracket (1) onto the valve body assembly. Install and tighten the mounting bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).

Fig 52: Oil Strainer O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the NEW O-ring (1) onto the new oil strainer.

Fig 53: Oil Strainer
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Install the NEW oil strainer (1) onto the valve body assembly. Install and tighten the mounting bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).

Fig 54: Oil Pan Gasket
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the oil pan gasket. Remove any moisture, oil, and used gasket material from the surface where the new gasket is to be installed. When installing the oil pan gasket, align the dowel pin with the dowel pin hole in the oil pan gasket.
Install the oil pan gasket (1) onto the transmission case.

Fig 55: Oil Pan
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CAUTION:
When installing the oil pan, align the dowel pin of the transaxle case with the dowel pin hole of the oil pan.
Install the oil pan on the transmission case (1). Install and tighten the mounting bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).

Fig 56: Terminal Body
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Install the snap ring (1) onto the terminal body.

Fig 57: Seal Rings
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the seal rings. Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the seal rings.
Install the NEW seal rings (1) onto the reaction shaft support.

Fig 58: Reaction Shaft Support
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Install the reaction shaft support (1) onto the transmission case temporarily with the mounting bolts.

Fig 59: Baffle Plate 3
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Install the baffle plate (1) temporarily with the mounting bolts.

Fig 60: Baffle Plate
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Install the baffle plate (1). Install and tighten the mounting bolts to 6 N.m (52 in. lbs.).

Fig 61: Bracket
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Install the bracket (1) as shown in illustration. Tighten the mounting bolts of the oil pump cover, baffle plate, and brackets to 26 N.m (19 in. lbs.).

Fig 62: Snap Ring At Oil Pump
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Install the snap ring (1) into the oil pump.

Fig 63: Thrust Washer At Oil Pump Cover
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CAUTION:
Be sure to align the pawl of the thrust washer with the alignment hole of the oil pump cover. Apply Vaseline or assembly lube when installing the thrust washer.
Install the thrust washer (1) onto the oil pump cover.

Fig 64: Oil Pump Chain
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CAUTION:
When necessary to replace any of the driven sprocket, oil pump chain, or drive sprocket, replace all components as a matched set. Pull the driven sprocket up softly and check that the driven sprocket is securely installed.
Expand the snap ring (1).
Install the driven sprocket, oil pump chain (2) and drive sprocket (3).

Fig 65: Measuring Clearance Between Oil Pump Drive Sprocket & Converter Housing
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The required clearance for the oil pump drive sprocket is 0.10-0.23 mm (0.004-0.009 in.). Measure the clearance (1) between the oil pump drive sprocket (4) and the converter housing (5) in the following procedure:

Fig 66: Oil Pump Drive Sprocket Measurement One
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Measure the distance (1-2) from the edge of the transmission case to the select shim installation surface of the drive sprocket. This is the oil pump drive sprocket measurement one.

Fig 67: Oil Pump Drive Sprocket Measurement Two
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.
Measure the distance (1-2) from the edge of the converter housing to the surface touching the select shim contact surface. This is the oil pump drive sprocket measurement two.
Calculate the thickness of the required select shim with the following formula: The select shim is equal to the oil pump drive sprocket measurement one, plus the oil pump drive sprocket measurement two, minus 0.16 mm (0.0065 in.).

Fig 68: Adjusting Shim At Drive Sprocket
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Install the chosen select shim (1) onto the drive sprocket.

Fig 69: Baffle Plate
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Install the baffle plate (1) over the oil pump driven sprocket. Install and tighten the mounting nut to 6 N.m (52 in. lbs.).

Fig 70: Input Shaft O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the new O-ring (1) onto the input shaft.

Fig 71: Differential Assembly
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Install the differential assembly (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 72: Reduction Gear Assembly
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Install the reduction gear assembly (1) into the transmission case.

Fig 73: Installing Converter Housing Oil Seal
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the converter housing oil seal (1). Apply CVT fluid when installing the converter housing oil seal (1).
Install the NEW converter housing oil seal (1) into the converter housing with Installer (special tool #9858, Installer, Seal).

Fig 74: Applying Mopar Gasket Sealer On Converter Housing Installation Surface Of Transaxle Case
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Apply MOPAR® gasket sealer (1) on the converter housing installation surface of the transmission case.
CAUTION:
Remove moisture, oil, and used sealant from the sealant application surface. Make sure that the starting point and the ending point are between two bolt holes.

Fig 75: Converter Housing Mounting Bolts
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Install the converter housing on the transmission case and tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).

Fig 76: Transmission Range Sensor
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Install the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) (1) over the manual shaft and onto the transmission case.

Fig 77: TRS Adjustment Tool
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the TRS transmission range sensor.
Put the manual shaft in the N position (3). Install Park Neutral Switch Adjustment Tool (special tool #9876, Adjustment Tool) (2) and adjust the position of the TRS (1).

Fig 78: Bolts At TRS
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Install and tighten the mounting bolts of the TRS to 6 N.m (49 in. lbs.).
Remove the TRS alignment tool from the TRS.

Fig 79: Shift Lever
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Install the shift lever (1) onto the manual shaft. Install and tighten the mounting nut to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).

Fig 80: Input Speed Sensor O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the NEW O-ring (1) onto the input speed sensor.

Fig 81: Input Speed Sensor
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Install the input speed sensor (1) into the transmission case. Install and tighten the mounting bolt to 6 N.m (52 in. lbs.).

Fig 82: Output Speed Sensor O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the NEW O-ring (1) onto the output speed sensor.

Fig 83: Output Speed Sensor
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CAUTION:
Be sure to install the select shim between the secondary speed sensor and the converter housing before installing the secondary speed sensor.
Install the output speed sensor (1) into the converter housing. Install and tighten the mounting bolt to 6 N.m (52 in lbs.).

Fig 84: Fluid Filter
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CAUTION:
Apply CVT fluid on the sealing area when installing the CVT fluid filter.
Install the CVT fluid filter (1) into the transmission case (certain models).

Fig 85: CVT Fluid Filter O-Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not re-use the o-ring. Apply CVT fluid when installing the O-ring.
Install the NEW O-ring (1) onto the CVT fluid filter.

Fig 86: Fluid Cooler
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Install the CVT fluid cooler (1) onto the transmission case. Install and tighten the mounting bolts to 4 N.m (37 in. lbs.).

Fig 87: Transmission Service Stand, Case & Mount Bolts
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Remove the Transmission Service Stand (special tool #9878, Stand, Transmission Service) (1) from the Belt side of the transmission case.

Fig 88: Measuring Torque Converter To Transmission
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NOTE:
Gauge Bar (special tool #6311, Gauge Bar) can be used for doing the following measurement.

NOTE:
When conducting measurements, measure two or more places and calculate the average value.
Install the torque converter on the transmission and measure the dimension (1) to see if it is at least 13 mm. If the measurement is less than 13 mm, the torque converter is not fully installed.
NOTE:
Use the designated brand of CVT fluid. Use of other brands of CVT fluid other than the designated brand will deteriorate the driveability and the durability of the CVT, and will cause damage to the CVT.
Fill the transmission with CVT fluid. Refer to FLUID, STANDARD PROCEDURE .