Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Unit removal and installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Exploded View

1. Transaxle assembly
2. O-ring
3. CVT fluid charging pipe
4. CVT fluid charging pipe cap

1.  For the tightening torque, refer to TM-220, "Removal and Installation".

Always replace after every disassembly.
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
: Apply petroleum jelly

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

CAUTION:

•  Perform when the engine is cold.
•  When replacing the TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace the transaxle assembly first and then replace the TCM. Refer to TM-82, "Description".

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-81, "Removal and Installation (FWD)" (FWD) or EM-85, "Removal and Installation (AWD)" (AWD).
2.  Remove the CVT water hoses from engine side. Refer to TM-212, "Removal and Installation".
3.  Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
4.  Separate the engine from the transaxle and remove the engine from the front suspension member. Refer to EM-81, "Removal and Installation (FWD)" (FWD) or EM-85, "Removal and Installation (AWD)" (AWD).

   NOTE: Using paint, put matching marks on the drive plate and torque converter when removing the torque converter to drive plate nuts.

5.  Remove following parts from transaxle assembly (if necessary).

•  Control cable bracket (Refer to TM-197, "Exploded View".)
•  Air breather hose (Refer to TM-204, "Exploded View".)
•  CVT water hoses and heater thermostat (Refer to TM-217, "Exploded View".)
•  Charging pipe and O-ring

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Write down the serial number of the new transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

•  When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure any dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly
•  Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drive train components.
•  Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
•  When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
•  When tightening the nuts for the torque converter while securing the crankshaft pulley bolt, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation".
•  After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns to check that CVT rotates freely without binding.
•  When installing the CVT to the engine, align the matching mark on the drive plate with the matching mark on the torque converter.

•  When installing the drive plate to torque converter nuts, tighten them temporarily. then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
•  Install the transaxle assembly and engine assembly mounting bolts according to the following standards.

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION

After inserting a torque converter to the CVT, check dimension (A) with in the reference value limit.

B : Scale
C : Straightedge

Dimension (A) : Refer to TM-226, "Torque Converter".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the following items:

•  CVT fluid leakage, refer to TM-190, "Inspection".
•  For CVT position, refer to TM-196, "Inspection".
•  Start the engine and check for coolant leakage from the parts which are removed and reinstalled.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

•  Adjust the CVT fluid level. Refer to TM-192, "Adjustment".
•  Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to TM-84, "Description".