Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 1181

CVT CONTROL SYSTEM

TM-183

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[CVT: RE0F10E]

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Slips/Will 
Not Engage

Vehicle cannot be started from D 
position.

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2

Vehicle cannot be started from R 
position.

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1

2

3

Does not lock-up.

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3

2

Does not hold lock-up condition.

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3

2

Lock-up is not released.

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2

With selector lever in D position, 
acceleration is extremely poor.

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2

With selector lever in R position, 
acceleration is extremely poor.

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4

2

3

Slips at lock-up.

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2

Other

No creep at all.

1

6

2

4

5

3

Vehicle cannot run in all posi-
tions.

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2

4

5

3

6

With selector lever in D position, 
driving is not possible.

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2

4

3

5

With selector lever in R position, 
driving is not possible.

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4

3

5

Judder occurs during lock-up.

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Strange noise in D position.

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5

Strange noise in R position.

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3

Strange noise in N position.

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2

3

Maximum speed low.

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5

2

4

3

With selector lever in P position, 
vehicle does not enter parking 
condition or, with selector lever in 
another position, parking condi-
tion is not cancelled.

1

Vehicle runs with CVT in P posi-
tion.

2

1

Vehicle runs with CVT in N posi-
tion.

2

3

1

Engine stall.

1

Engine stalls when selector lever 
shifted N 

→ D or R.

1

Does not shift

1

Symptom

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TM-213

BR-7

TM

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TM

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TM-184

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[CVT: RE0F10E]

CVT CONTROL SYSTEM

Other

When brake pedal is depressed 
with ignition switch ON, selector 
lever cannot be shifted from P po-
sition to other position.

1

2

3

When brake pedal is not de-
pressed with ignition switch ON, 
selector lever can be shifted from 
P position to other position.

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2

3

Symptom

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TM

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17

TM-213

BR-7

TM

-1

77

TM

-1

89

CVT FLUID

TM-185

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[CVT: RE0F10E]

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

CVT FLUID

Inspection

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FLUID LEAKAGE

• Check transaxle surrounding area (oil seal and plug etc.)for fluid

leakage.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts and adjust

CVT fluid level. Refer to 

TM-187, "Adjustment"

.

Replacement

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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.
1. Select “Data Monitor” in “TRANSMISSION” using CONSULT. 
2. Select “FLUID TEMP” and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40

°C (104°F) or less. 

3. Check that the selector lever is in the “P” position, then completely engage the parking brake.
4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to 

TM-197, "Exploded View"

.

6. Install the drain plug to oil pan.

CAUTION:

Drain plug gasket use the old one.

7. Remove the overflow plug   from converter housing.

SMA146B

CVT fluid

: Refer to 

TM-219, "General Specification"

.

Fluid capacity

: Refer to 

TM-219, "General Specification"

.

: Vehicle front

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TM-186

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[CVT: RE0F10E]

CVT FLUID

8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow

plug hole.

CAUTION:

Tighten the charging pipe by hand.

9. 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.

10. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT

fluid. 

11. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install

the overflow plug.

NOTE:

Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks. 

12. Lift down the vehicle.
13. Start the engine.
14. 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.

15. Check that the CONSULT “Data Monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35

°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).

16. Stop the engine.
17. Lift up the vehicle.
18. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-197, "Exploded View"

.

21. Remove the overflow plug.
22. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole.

CAUTION:

Tighten the charging pipe by hand.

23. 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.

24. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid. 
25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug.

NOTE:

Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks. 

26. Lift down the vehicle.
27. Start the engine.
28. 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.

29. Check that the CONSULT “Data Monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35

°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).

30. Lift up the vehicle.
31. 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. 

32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-

197, "Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Never reuse O-ring.

33. Lift down the vehicle.

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