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.
Converter Case: Assembly
- Install the stud bolt.NOTE: After installing, check that the protruding portion (a) is within the standard.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Specification:
25.0 - 28.7 mm (0.98 - 1.13 in)
- Install the plugs and oil guides with new O-rings.NOTE:
- Apply CVTF to the O-rings.
- Replace the gasket of filler plug (differential gear oil) with a new part after adjusting the differential gear oil.
Tightening torque:
T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
T2: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)
T3: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- For outer hexagonal test plug (transfer clutch pressure)
- For inner hexagonal test plug (transfer clutch pressure)
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(A) Oil guide (B) Filler plug (differential gear oil) - Install the line pressure sensor using a new O-ring. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>LINE PRESSURE SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
- Attach the drain plug (A) using a new gasket, using TORX® bit T70.
Tightening torque:
70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
- Temporarily install the overflow plug (B).
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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.