CVT Pressure Tests

Special Tools Required

A/T oil pressure gauge set ( 07406-0020004)

A/T low pressure gauge ( 07406-0070001)

1. Before testing be sure the transmission fluid is filled to the proper level.

2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Set the parking brake, and block rear wheels securely.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
6. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on), then stop it and connect the tachometer.
7. Connect the special tool (07406-0020004) to the forward clutch pressure inspection hole (A).

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8. Connect the special (07406-0020004) to the reverse brake inspection hole (B).
9. Connect a commercial available oil pressure gauge that measures 4,900 kPa (4.90 MPa, 50.0 kgf/cm2, 711
psi) or more, and use the special tool (07406-0020004) to the drive pulley pressure inspection hole (C) and
driven pulley pressure inspection hole (D).
NOTE: Drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure may be above 3,430 kPa (3.43 MPa, 35.0 kgf/cm2,
498 psi) when there is a transmission problem that cause the PCM to go into the fail-safe mode.
10. Connect the special tool (07406-0070001) to the lubrication pressure inspection hole (E).

07406-0070001

11. Start the engine.

12. Shift to [D] position, and measure the forward clutch pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1).
13. Shift to [R] position, and measure the reverse brake pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1).
14. Shift to [N] position, and measure the drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1).
15. Measure the lubrication pressure at 2,500 rpm (min-1).
Pressure
Forward Clutch

Service Limit

1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi)
Reverse Brake
1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi)
Drive Pulley
0.31-0.58 MPa
(3.2-5.9 kgf/cm2, 46-84 psi)
Driven Pulley
0.43-0.91 MPa
(4.4-9.3 kgf/cm2, 63-130 psi)
Lubrication
0.27-0.40 MPa
(2.8-4.1 kgf/cm2, 40-58 psi)
16. Disconnect the special tools and oil pressure gauge after pressure testing.
17. Install the sealing bolts with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to 18 Nm, (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft). Do
not reuse the sealing washers.
18.

If the measurements are out of the service limit, problems and probable causes are listed in the table
below.
Problem
No or low forward clutch pressure

Probable Cause

Forward clutch

No or low reverse brake pressure

Reverse brake

ATF pump

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

CVT speed change control valve

ATF pump

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

CVT pulley pressure control valve

PH regulator valve

ATF pump

Lubrication valve

No or low drive pulley pressure

Drive pulley pressure too high

No or low driven pulley pressure

Driven pulley pressure too high

No or low lubrication pressure

Your Vehicle: 2009 Nissan-Datsun Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)

Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle Description and

Operation CVT RE0F09B Line Pressure Test

Line Pressure Test

LINE PRESSURE TEST

Inspection and Judgment

Inspection
Line Pressure Test Port

Line Pressure Test Procedure

1. Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.
2. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the CVT fluid reaches in the range of 50 to
80C (122 to 176F), then inspect the amount of CVT fluid and replenish if necessary.
NOTE:
The CVT fluid temperature rises in the range of 50 to 80C (122 to 176F) during 10 minutes of driving.
3. After warming up CVT, remove the oil pressure detection plug and install the oil pressure gauge
[special service tool: -- (OTC3492)].
CAUTION:
When using the oil pressure gauge, be sure to use the O-ring attached to the oil pressure detection plug.

4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
5. Start the engine, and then measure the line pressure at both idle and the stall speed.

CAUTION:

Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during measurement.

When measuring the line pressure at the stall speed. Refer to See: Specifications\Mechanical\CVT RE0F09B\Stall
Speed.

Line pressure: Refer to See: Specifications\Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature\CVT RE0F09B\Line Pressure
6. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure detection plug and tighten to the specified
torque below.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply CVT fluid to O-ring.

Line Pressure

CVT Pressure Tests

Special Tools Required
A/T oil pressure gauge set ( 07406-0020004)

A/T low pressure gauge ( 07406-0070001)

1. Before testing be sure the transmission fluid is filled to the proper level.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Set the parking brake, and block rear wheels securely.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
6. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on), then stop it and connect the tachometer.
7. Connect the special tool (07406-0020004) to the forward clutch pressure inspection hole (A).

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8. Connect the special (07406-0020004) to the reverse brake inspection hole (B).
9. Connect a commercial available oil pressure gauge that measures 4,900 kPa (4.90 MPa, 50.0 kgf/cm2, 711
psi) or more, and use the special tool (07406-0020004) to the drive pulley pressure inspection hole (C) and
driven pulley pressure inspection hole (D).
NOTE: Drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure may be above 3,430 kPa (3.43 MPa, 35.0 kgf/cm2,
498 psi) when there is a transmission problem that cause the PCM to go into the fail-safe mode.
10. Connect the special tool (07406-0070001) to the lubrication pressure inspection hole (E).

07406-0070001
11. Start the engine.
12. Shift to [D] position, and measure the forward clutch pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1).
13. Shift to [R] position, and measure the reverse brake pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1).
14. Shift to [N] position, and measure the drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure at 1,700 rpm (min1).
15. Measure the lubrication pressure at 2,500 rpm (min-1).
Pressure
Forward Clutch
Reverse Brake
Drive Pulley
Driven Pulley
Lubrication

Service Limit
1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi)
1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi)
0.31-0.58 MPa
(3.2-5.9 kgf/cm2, 46-84 psi)
0.43-0.91 MPa
(4.4-9.3 kgf/cm2, 63-130 psi)
0.27-0.40 MPa
(2.8-4.1 kgf/cm2, 40-58 psi)

16. Disconnect the special tools and oil pressure gauge after pressure testing.
17. Install the sealing bolts with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to 18 Nm, (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft). Do
not reuse the sealing washers.
18.

If the measurements are out of the service limit, problems and probable causes are listed in the table
below.
Problem

Probable Cause

No or low forward clutch pressure

Forward clutch

Reverse brake

ATF pump

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

CVT speed change control valve

ATF pump

PH regulator valve

Drive pulley control valve

Driven pulley control valve

CVT pulley pressure control valve

PH regulator valve

ATF pump

Lubrication valve

No or low reverse brake pressure

No or low drive pulley pressure

Drive pulley pressure too high

No or low driven pulley pressure

Driven pulley pressure too high

No or low lubrication pressure

Service Procedure

Remove Control Valve Assembly

PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Transmissions are vulnerable to particles (dust, metal, lint, etc.)
^ When replacing a valve body, make sure your work environment (shop, workbench, etc.), the transmission
area (sub-frame, oil pan, harness connector, etc.), and your hands are free of contamination.
^ Make sure all parts are clean prior to installing on the vehicle. Unpack Service Parts just before installation.
NOTE:

The transmission does not need to be removed for this procedure.

1. Write down all radio station presets.

2. Set the vehicle on a hoist, but do not raise it.
3. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
4. Remove the CVT dipstick, and then raise the vehicle on the hoist.
5. Remove the undercover from underneath the front bumper.
6. Remove the transmission pan drain plug and drain the CVT fluid.
WARNING:
CVT Fluid will be hot.
7. Remove the oil pan bolts to remove the oil pan.

8. Disconnect CVT harness connector F6 by turning it in the direction shown in Figure 1.

9. Remove the nut and lock nut to remove the manual plate (see Figure 2).

10. Remove the collar from the manual shaft (see Figure 3).

11. Remove the large lock ring holding the black CVT connector to the transmission case (see Figure 4).
^ Push the black CVT connector down inside the transmission case to remove it.

Black CVT harness connector and lock ring shown removed from the transmission case (see Figure 5).

12. Disconnect the harness from the Primary oil pressure sensor assembly (see Figure 6).

13. Remove the bolts attaching the valve body to the transmission (see Figure 7).
^ There are eleven (11) bolts shown and numbered for convenience.
^ There are three (3) different length bolts which are identified by:
^
S-short
^
M-medium
^
L-long
14. Carefully remove the valve body.

Note the position of the Ratio Control Valve and attached shift link (see Figure 8).
^ Be careful not to allow the Ratio Control Valve to fall out.

15. Make sure you replace the two (2) lip seals shown in Figure 9.
^ Do not reuse the old lip seals.
^ Use petroleum jelly or equivalent to keep the new lip seals in place during reassembly.
Install the replacement Control Valve Assembly:

16. Carefully install the new valve body and shift link with the fork end of the shift link
around the pin (see Figure 10).

17. While you are doing Step 16 above, the lower end of the shift link must stick through
the bottom of the step motor pin as shown in Figure 11.
18. Install finger tight the eleven (11) valve body bolts removed in Step 13.
^ Make sure the different lengths of bolts are installed in the correct holes (see Figure 7).
IMPORTANT CHECKS:
> After you install the new valve body, make sure the upper end (fork end) of the shift
link is positioned around the pin. Space is very limited in the work area.
> Install the CVT dip stick and make sure there is adequate clearance between the
dipstick and the harness.
19. Torque the eleven (11) valve body bolts.

Tightening torque.
^ Torque sequence as per Figure 7: 6-7-5-8-4-9-3-10-2-11-1.
^ Refer to Figure 7 for bolt numbering and position.
20. Reinstall the collar on the manual shaft (see Step 10, Figure 3).

21. Align the manual plate with the notch in the manual valve (see Figure 12).
NOTE:
First, tighten the nut, and then tighten the lock nut with the specified tightening
torque.
^ Use a Torque wrench to tighten both the 14 mm and 19 mm nuts; same torque
specification for both:

TORQUE
22. Reconnect the harness to the primary oil pressure sensor (see Step 12,
Figure 6).
^ *Do not confuse in-lbs with ft lbs.
23. Install the black CVT connector in its transmission case mounting
hole.
^ Secure it by installing its large lock ring.
^ Secure the gray F6 CVT connector to the black CVT connector.
24. Install the oil pan with a new gasket and new bolts.
^ Make sure the oil pan and magnets are clean.

Bolts tightening torque

25. Install the undercover.
26. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
27. Check the fluid level.
^ Add as necessary.
^ Inspect for fluid leaks.
28. Perform TCM initialization.
^ Refer to TCM Initialization Procedure below.
29. Reset / initialize all applied systems i.e., radio, power
windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
^ Refer to the ESM as needed.
30. Using C-III, make sure to erase DTCs from all
Systems.
31. Test drive the vehicle and make sure it operates
correctly, and:
^ The MIL is OFF, and there are no DTCs stored in
ENGINE and / or TRANSMISSION.
^ If the MIL comes ON; diagnose, perform repairs,
and erase DTCs.
^ Diagnosis and repairs beyond valve body
replacement are not covered by this bulletin.
^ * Do not confuse in-lbs with ft lbs.
TCM

Initialization Procedure

1. Set the parking brake with the selector lever

in "P" (Park).
2. Connect C-III and the Vehicle Interface (VI)
to the vehicle and turn the ignition ON (engine
OFF - not running).
3. Navigate C-III screens to Transmission, then
Special Functions.
4. Select the TCM part number (P/N) and
Calibration Data, and then print and save a
copy.

5. Perform the initialization (EEPROM erase)

procedure as follows:
a. Select Transmission Self Diagnostic Results.
b. Shift the selector lever to "R" (Reverse).
c. Press and hold the brake pedal.
d. Press and hold the accelerator pedal down
about one-third, but no more than halfway. The
purpose of this step is to get both the wide open
throttle and closed throttle position signals to
read "OFF" at the same time.
e. Press Erase.
f. Shift the selector lever to "P" (Park).
g. Turn the ignition OFF.
h. Wait 5 seconds.
i. Turn the ignition ON.
6. Select and print the TCM P/N and Calibration
Data again.
7. Compare the values between the first and
second Calibration Data prints.
^ The procedure is complete if the values are
different.