Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly

Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly

As the CVT consists of high precision component, the following cautions should be strictly observed when handling its parts in disassembly and reassembly.

- Never disassemble the transaxle except where indicated in this section. Otherwise, disassembly will spoil its original performance.
- When CVT assembly have been replaced, all learned contents, which have been stored in TCM memory by executing learning control should be initialized. Programming and Relearning
- Make sure to wash dirt off from the transaxle so that no such dirt will enter the transaxle during dismounting and remounting.
- When servicing, select a clean place free from dust and dirt.
- Place a rubber mat on the work bench to protect parts from damage.
- Use lint-free paper not cloth rags.
- Replace each gasket, oil seal and O-ring with a new one.
- Keep component parts in group for each subassembly and avoid mixing them up.
- Clean all parts with cleaning solvent thoroughly and air dry them.
- Keep face and eyes away from solvent spray while air blowing parts.
- Check mating surface for irregularities and remove them, if any, and clean it again.
- Apply CVT fluid to all O-rings.
- Replace oil seals that are removed and apply grease to their lips.