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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (Service Information): Specifications: Specifications

CLEARANCES

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Forward clutch 1.2-1.5 mm (0.047-0.059 in.)
Total end play 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.010 - 0.022 in)
Required differential preload 0.17 to 0.29 mm (0.007 to 0.011 in)
Required preload, Reduction gear 0.13-0.19 mm (0.005-0.0075 in)
Reduction Assembly required select shim Reduction assembly measurement, minus reduction assembly measurement, plus reduction assembly measurement, plus 0.16 mm (0.006 in).
Required clearance, Oil pump drive sprocket 0.10-0.23 mm (0.004-0.009 in.) The select shim is equal to the oil pump drive sprocket measurement one plus the oil pump drive sprocket measurement, two minus 0.16 mm (0.0065 in.).
Torque converter installed depth at least 13 mm
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
bolts, drive belt assembly - to - transaxle case 45 33 -
Bolt, Detent spring to case 7 - 61
Bolts, oil pump - to - transaxle case 19 14 168
Bolt, oil pump - to - transaxle case (outside) 28 20 247
Bolts, Valve body assembly - to - case 8 - 70
Nut, Valve body manual lever - to - manual shaft 22 16 194
Bolts, Oil strainer to valve body 8 - 70
Bolts, oil pan - to - transaxle case 8 - 70
Bolts, baffle plate 6 - 52
Bolts, oil pump cover 26 19 230
Bolts, Bracket oil pump cover - to oil pump 26 19 230
Bolts, Baffle plate 26 19 230
Bolts, Baffle plate at oil pump driven sprocket 6 - 52
Bolts, Converter housing - to - transaxle case 45 33 398
Bolts, TRS 6 - 49
Nut, Shift lever to manual shaft 17 13 150
Bolt, Speed input sensor - to - transaxle case 6 - 52
Bolt, Speed output sensor - to - transaxle case 6 - 52
Bolts, Fluid cooler - to - transaxle case 4 - 37
Bolts, transmission bell housing - to - engine 48 35 -
Bolts, Transmission crossmember 75 55 -
Nut, Rear mount through bolt 75 55 -
Bolts, Rear mount to transaxle 75 55 -
Bolts, Torque converter 48 35 -
Bolts, Upper transmission mount 75 55 -
Bolts, PTU support bracket 68 50 -
bolt, Catalytic Converter Support Bracket 28 - 250
Nut, Upper mount through bolt 75 55 -
Bolts, Throttle body support bracket 11 - 105
Nut, Shifter cable 11 - 105
Bolts, Transmission fill tube 9 - 79
Nut, Reduction gear 250 185 -
Bolts, Shifter - to - floor 70 52 -
Bolts, Bracket to Valve Body 8 70 -