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 Service Information. 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 see TCM LEARNING CONTROL INITIALIZATION .
• 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.