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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
CVT Transaxle: General Description: Specification
| Torque converter | Model | 2.4 L DOHC turbo | ||
| Type | Symmetric, 3-element, single stage, 2-phase torque converter | |||
| Stall torque ratio | 2.04 | |||
| Nominal | mm (in) | 246 (9.69) | ||
| Stall speed (at sea level) | r/min | 2, 000 - 2, 500 (D range) 2, 000 - 2, 500 (R range) |
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| One-way clutch | Sprag type one-way clutch | |||
| Oil pump | Type | Internal gear pump | ||
| Driving method | Chain drive | |||
| Number of teeth | Pieces | Inner rotor | 8 | |
| Outer rotor | 9 | |||
| Transmission control element | Type | Forward continuously variable speed change, 1 reverse, planetary gear | ||
| Multi-plate clutch | 1 set | |||
| Multi-plate brake | 1 set | |||
| Transmission gear ratio | Forward | 3.227 - 0.467 | ||
| Rev | 3.136 | |||
| Drive & driven plate | pcs. | Input clutch | 5, 6 | |
| Forward clutch | 6, 6 | |||
| Reverse brake | 5, 5 | |||
| Selector position | P (Park) | Transmission neutral, output shaft locked, engine start enabled | ||
| R (Reverse) | Rev | |||
| N (Neutral) | Transmission neutral, engine start enabled | |||
| D (Drive) | Forward continuously variable speed change | |||
| M (Manual mode) (paddle shift +side) | 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th → 6th → 7th → 8th | |||
| M (Manual mode) (paddle shift-side) | 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th → 6th → 7th → 8th | |||
| Hydraulic control and lubrication | Type | Electronic hydraulic control (speed changed by signals of vehicle speed and accelerator opening angle) | ||
| Fluid capacity | Without CVTF cooler (air cool) | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 11.34 - 11.84 (12.0 - 12.5, 10.0 - 10.4) | |
| With CVTF cooler (air cool) | 11.79 - 12.29 (12.5 - 13.0, 10.4 - 10.8) | |||
| Lubrication system | Forced feed lubrication | |||
| Cooling and harness | Cooling system | CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) or CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) + CVTF cooler (air cool) | ||
| Inhibitor switch harness | 30 poles | |||
| Transmission harness | 20 poles | |||
| Transfer | Type | Multi-plate transfer (MP-T) | ||
| Transfer clutch drives & driven plates pcs. | 7, 6 | |||
| Control method | Electronic hydraulic control | |||
| Gear ratio | 1.081 | |||
| Front differential | Gear ratio | 4.111 | ||
| Backlash of the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion | mm (in) | 0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007) | ||
| Hypoid gear set backlash | ||||
| Gear oil capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 1.15 - 1.25 (1.2 - 1.3, 1.0 - 1.1) | ||
CVTF:
Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for CVTF. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>CVTF .
Differential gear oil:
For the differential gear oil, refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS". Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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