Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 903

TM-248

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[CVT: RE0F11A]

CVT CONTROL SYSTEM

Other

Starter operates in “D”, “L”, or 
“R” position. 

1

1

1

Starter does not operate in 
“P” or “N” position. 

1

1

1

Engine stall occurs in “D”, “L”, 
or “R” position during stop. 

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1

1

1

Engine stall occurs in “P” or 
“N” position during stop.

1

1

1

1

Parking lock does not oper-
ate in “P” position. 

1

1

Parking lock cannot be can-
celled when the selector le-
ver is shifted from “P” position 
to other position.

1

1

Symptom

Check under on board condition (repair 

and part replacement) 

Replace the transaxle assembly. 

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TM-250

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TM-150

TM-1

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TM-236

TM-126

CVT CONTROL SYSTEM

TM-249

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Symptom

Replace the transaxle assembly. 

Oil pres-

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Shock vi-

bration

Noise

Shock at start is large in “D”, 
“L”, or “R” position. 

1

1

1

(In “D” or 

“L”)

1

(In “R”)

2

2

2

2

Shock is large when the auxil-
iary gearbox is shifted from 
1GR 

→ 2GR. 

1

1

1

Shock in lockup is large dur-
ing driving in “D” or “L” posi-
tion. 

1

1

Shock is large when the lever 
is shifted from “N” 

→ “D” and 

“N” 

→ “R” positions. 

1

1

(“N” 

→ 

“D”)

1

(“N” 

→ 

“D”)

Shock is large when the lever 
is shifted from “D” 

→ “L” posi-

tion. 

1

1

1

Vibration occurs in “D”, “L”, or 
“R” position during driving. 

1

1

1

1

1

(In “D” or 

“L”)

1

(In “D” or 

“L”)

1

(In “R”)

1

1

1

1

1

Noise  occurs  during  driving. 

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Noise occurs in idling. 

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1

1

1

1

1

Other

Starter operates in “D”, “L”, or 
“R” position. 

Starter does not operate in “P” 
or “N” position. 

Engine stall occurs in “D”, “L”, 
or “R” position during stop. 

1

1

Engine stall occurs in “P” or 
“N” position during stop.

Parking lock does not operate 
in “P” position. 

1

Parking lock cannot be can-
celled when the selector lever 
is shifted from “P” position to 
other position.

1

TM-250

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[CVT: RE0F11A]

CVT FLUID

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-251, "Adjustment"

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Replacement

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CAUTION:

• Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN

CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the (NISSAN new vehicle limited) war-

ranty.

• 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 overflow tube and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. 

TM-266, "Exploded

View"

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6. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain

hole.

CAUTION:

Tighten the charging pipe by hand.

7. 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.

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

fluid. 

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

the drain plug.

NOTE:

Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks. 

10. Lift down the vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “L”, and shift it

to the “P” position.

SMA146B

CVT fluid

: Refer to 

TM-288, "General Specification"

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Fluid capacity

: Refer to 

TM-288, "General Specification"

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JSDIA1876ZZ

CVT FLUID

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Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.

13. Check that the CONSULT “Data monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35

°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).

14. Stop the engine.
15. Lift up the vehicle.
16. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
17. Repeat steps 6 to 16 (one time).
18. Install the overflow tube. Refer to 

TM-266, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Be sure to tighten to the specified torque. If it is not tightened to the specified torque, the tube may

be damaged.

19. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain

hole.

CAUTION:

Tighten the charging pipe by hand.

20. 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.

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

fluid. 

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

the drain plug.

NOTE:

Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks. 

23. Lift down the vehicle.
24. Start the engine.
25. 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.

26. Check that the CONSULT “Data monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35

°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).

27. Lift up the vehicle.
28. Remove the drain plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow tube. 

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. 

29. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. 

TM-266,

"Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Never reuse drain plug gasket.

30. Lift down the vehicle.
31. Select “Work Support” in “TRANSMISSION” using CONSULT. 
32. Select “CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN”.
33. Touch “Erase”.
34. Stop the engine.

Adjustment

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CAUTION:

JSDIA1876ZZ

CVT fluid

: Refer to 

TM-288, "General Specification"

.

Fluid capacity

: Refer to 

TM-288, "General Specification"

.