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CVT and CVT Differential (2.0 L)

Item  Measurement  Qualification  Standard or New  Service Limit 
Transmission fluid Capacity Fluid change 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) -
Overhaul (oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement) 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) *Standard amount
Overhaul 5.8 L (6.1 US qt) -
Fluid type   Use Honda HCF-2.NOTE:  Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
Hydraulic pressure Forward clutch pressure At idle in D 390-880 kPa (3.98-8.97 kgf/cm 2, 56.6-127.6 psi) -
Reverse brake pressure At idle in R 390-880 kPa (3.98-8.97 kgf/cm 2, 56.6-127.6 psi) -
CVT drive pulley pressure At idle in N 590-1, 140 kPa (6.02-11.62 kgf/cm 2, 85.6-165.3 psi) -
CVT driven pulley pressure At idle in N 850-1, 400 kPa (8.67-14.28 kgf/cm 2, 123.3-203.1 psi) -
Stall speed Check with vehicle on level ground   2, 200 rpm -
Service limit 1, 950-2, 350 rpm -
Forward clutch Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc   1.0-1.2 mm (0.039-0.047 in) -
Reverse brake Clearance between reverse brake end-plate and top disc   1.0-1.2 mm (0.039-0.047 in) Adjust
Input shaft Thrust clearance   0.52-0.80 mm (0.0205-0.0315 in) Adjust
Sun gear Thrust clearance   0.04-0.09 mm (0.0016-0.0035 in) Adjust
Final drive shaft Tapered roller bearing starting torque: differential assembly and final drive shaft total preload For new bearing 10.98-13.59 N.m (112.0-138.6 kgf.cm, 97.2-120.3 lbf.in) Adjust
For reused bearing 9.53-12.14 N.m (97.2-123.8 kgf.cm, 84.4-107.5 lbf.in) Adjust
CVT differential carrier Tapered roller bearing starting torque: preload For new bearing 1.25-1.65 N.m (12.7-16.8 kgf.cm, 11.0-14.6 lbf.in) Adjust
For reused bearing 0.95-1.35 N.m (9.7-13.8 kgf.cm, 8.4-12.0 lbf.in) Adjust
CVT differential pinion gear Backlash   0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 in) -