Safety Warning
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 System: General Description: Specification
| Transmission | Type | Forward continuously variable speed change, 1-reverse | ||
| Gear ratio (including transfer reduction ratio) | Forward | 3.490 - 0.506 | ||
| Reverse | 3.394 | |||
| Number of input clutch plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 5 | |
| Driven plate | 6 | |||
| Number of forward clutch plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 6 | |
| Driven plate | 6 | |||
| Number of reverse brake plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 5 | |
| Driven plate | 5 | |||
| CVTF capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | Model with CVTF cooler (air cool) | 11.79 - 12.29 (12.462 - 12.991, 10.376 - 10.816) | |
| Model without CVTF cooler (air cool) | 11.34 - 11.84 (11.986 - 12.515, 9.980 - 10.420) | |||
| Torque converter | Type | Symmetric, 3-element, single stage, 2-phase | ||
| Nominal | mm (in) | 246 (9.69) | ||
| Clutch | Sprag type one-way | |||
| Stall torque ratio | 2.04 | |||
| Stall speed (at sea level) | r/min | D range | 2, 000 - 2, 500 | |
| R range | 2, 000 - 2, 500 | |||
| Oil pump | Type | Internal gear | ||
| Driving method | Chain drive | |||
| Number of teeth | pcs. | Inner rotor | 8 | |
| Outer rotor | 9 | |||
| Transfer | Type | Multi-plate | ||
| Control method | Electronic hydraulic type | |||
| Number of transfer clutch plates | pcs. | Drive plate | 6 | |
| Driven plate | 6 | |||
| Gear ratio | 1.081 | |||
| Front differential | Type of gear | Hypoid gear | ||
| LSD type | - | |||
| Gear ratio | 4.111 | |||
| Backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion | mm (in) | 0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007) | ||
| Hypoid gear set backlash | mm (in) | |||
| Differential gear oil capacity | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 1.15 - 1.25 (1.216 - 1.321, 1.012 - 1.100) | ||
CVTF:
Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for CVTF. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .
Differential gear oil:
For the differential gear oil, refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS". Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .
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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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