CVT Fluid: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| CVT fluid | : Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATION . |
| Fluid capacity | : Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATION . |
CAUTION:
- Always use shop paper. Never use shop cloth.
- Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the final stage of the operation when installing.
- Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
- After replacement, always perform CVT fluid leakage check.
- Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
- Select "FLUID TEMP" and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104°F) or less.
- Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Install the drain plug to oil pan.CAUTION:
Drain plug gasket use the old one.
- Remove the overflow plug
from converter housing.
: Vehicle front - Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole.CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
- Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe.CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
- Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
- Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
- Lift down the vehicle.
- Start the engine.
- While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "L", and shift it to the "P" position.NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
- Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
- Stop the engine.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
- Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
- Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove the overflow plug.
- Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole.CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
- Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe.CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
- Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
- Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
- Lift down the vehicle.
- Start the engine.
- While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "L", and shift it to the "P" position.NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
- Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole.CAUTION:
Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
NOTE:If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to ADJUSTMENT and refill with the CVT fluid.
- When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .CAUTION:
Never reuse O-ring.
- Lift down the vehicle.
- Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
- Select "CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN".
- Select "Erase".
- Stop the engine.