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CVT Transaxle System: General Description: Specification

Transmission Type Forward continuously variable speed change, 1-reverse
Gear ratio (including transfer reduction ratio) Forward 4.066 - 0.503
Reverse 4.379
Number of forward clutch plates pcs. Drive plate 3
Driven plate 3
Number of reverse brake plates pcs. Drive plate 4
Driven plate 4
CVTF capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) Except for WILDERNESS model 11.02 - 11.52
(11.648 - 12.177, 9.699 - 10.139)
WILDERNESS model 11.46 - 11.96
(12.113 - 12.642, 10.086 - 10.526)
Torque converter Type Symmetric, 3-element, single stage, 2-phase
Nominal mm (in) 236 (9.29)
Clutch Sprag type one-way
Stall torque ratio 2.18
Stall speed (at sea level) r/min D range 1, 950 - 2, 550
R range 1, 850 - 2, 450
Oil pump Type 2 port vane
Driving method Chain drive
Transfer Type Multi-plate
Control method Electronic hydraulic type
Number of transfer clutch plates pcs. Drive plate 5
Driven plate 5
Gear ratio 1.000
Front differential Type of gear Hypoid gear
LSD type -
Gear ratio Except for WILDERNESS model 3.700
WILDERNESS model 4.111
Backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007)
Hypoid gear set backlash mm (in)
Differential gear oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.22 - 1.30 (1.290 - 1.374, 1.074 - 1.144)

CVTF: 

Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for CVTF. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .

CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using fluid other than specified CVTF will cause malfunction.

Differential gear oil: 

For the differential gear oil, refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS". Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .