Shifter CVT: Adjustments

CVT POSITION

Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION

1.Move CVT shift selector to "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2.Check that CVT shift selector can be moved from "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also check that CVT shift selector can be moved from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3.Move CVT shift selector and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4.Check that CVT shift selector stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of CVT shift selector matches the position shown by shift position indicator and manual lever on the transaxle.





5.The method of operating CVT shift selector to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
- (A): Press shift selector handle button to operate CVT shift selector, while depressing the brake pedal.
- (B): Press shift selector handle button to operate CVT shift selector.
- (C): CVT shift selector can be operated without pressing shift selector handle button.
6.When shift selector handle button is pressed in "P", "R", "N" or
"D" position without applying forward/backward force to CVT
shift selector, check shift selector handle button operation for sticking.
7.Check that back-up lamps illuminate only when CVT shift selector is placed in the "R" position.
8.Check that back-up lamps do not illuminate when CVT shift selector is pushed toward the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.

CAUTION:
Check the lighting without pressing shift button.
9.Check that the engine can only be started with CVT shift selector in the "P" and "N" positions.
10.Check that transaxle is locked completely when CVT shift selector is in "P" position.
11.Check the operation of manual mode.
1.When CVT shift selector is set to manual shift gate, make sure manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
2.Shift CVT shift selector to "+" and "-" sides, and make sure set shift position changes.

ADJUSTMENT

1.Apply the parking brake.

CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle cannot move with the parking brake applied.





2.Loosen the control cable nut and place the manual lever in "P"
position.
3.Place the CVT shift selector in "P" position.
4.Adjust control cable as follows.
- From the transmission end push the control cable in with a load of 9.8 N (approximately 1 kg, 2.2 lb).
- Release the cable and temporarily tighten the control cable nut.
NOTE:
Do not move the manual lever. Make sure the manual lever stays in the "P" position.
5.Tighten the control cable nut to specified torque. Refer to TM175, "Exploded View".

CAUTION:
Secure manual lever when tightening nut.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
6.Check the operation of the CVT.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX