CVT Transmission Removal and Installation (2.4 L Engine) (2017 2018 2019): Installation
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
- Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all O-rings before installation.
- When connecting the connector, check for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.
- Harness Bracket - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Torque Converter - Install
1. Install the dowel pins (A). 2. Install the torque converter (B).
NOTE:Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged on the input shaft, the stator shaft, and the transmission fluid pump drive sprocket. Failure to do so will result in severe transmission or engine damage.
- Transmission - Install
1. Hold the transmission (A) on a transmission jack, and raise it to engine level. NOTE:Be careful not to drop the torque converter.
2. Attach the transmission to the engine.
- Transmission - Support
1. Support the transmission with the transmission jack. - Lower Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Intermediate Shaft - Install
- Driveshaft Inboard Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Drive Plate - Connect
1. Attach the drive plate (A) to the torque converter with eight torque converter bolts (B). 2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten the bolt to half of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
3. Check that the crankshaft rotates freely.
4. Install the torque converter cover (C).
- Front Subframe - Support
1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).
- Front Subframe - Install
- Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install
1. Install both sides of the front lower arm mounting bolt to the body . - Transfer Assembly - Install (AWD)
- Propeller Shaft - Install (AWD)
- Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install
- Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
- Connector (EPS Subharness) - Connect
- Exhaust Pipe A - Install
- Vehicle - Lift Down
- Transmission Mount - Loosely Install
- Upper Transmission Assembly Mounting Bolt - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Engine Support Hanger - Remove
1. Remove the engine support hanger and the sub hanger stay. 2. Install the front damper caps.
- Engine/Transmission Mount - Tightening Procedure
- Engine Wire Harness - Install
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
- Center Cowl Cover - Install
- Windshield Wiper Arm - Install
- CVTF Warmer - Install
1. Install the CVTF warmer strainer (A) with a new O-ring (B) in the direction shown.
2. Install the CVTF warmer (C) with new O-rings (D).
NOTE:- The CVTF warmer is aluminum part. Be careful not to damage the CVTF warmer.
- Make sure the O-rings are firmly installed in the grooves.
- Check the connector (E) for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.
- Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Install
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the shift cable after installing the shift cable.
- Intake Air Duct - Install
- 12 Volt Battery Base Bracket - Install
- 12 Volt Battery Base - Install
- 12 Volt Battery - Install
- Air Cleaner - Install
- Front Bulkhead Cover - Install
- Front Wheel - Install (Both Sides)
- Steering Joint - Connect
- Transmission Fluid - Refill
- Transmission Fluid Level - Check
- Transmission - After Install Check
1. Make sure all four wheels to rotate freely. 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
3. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
4. Start the engine.
NOTE:Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
5. Check the shift lever operation.
6. Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it is not, adjust the shift cable
again.
- Engine Undercover - Install
- Front Wheel Alignment - Check
- VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
- Vehicle - Road Test