JF016E Clutch Drum 2013, used and ready to install. Fits the JF016E. Ships fast from the USA.
A 2013 Altima 2.5 or Rogue that will not pull away in Drive, creeps in Reverse with the engine revving, or showed metal on the magnet when the pan came off may have a failed clutch drum in the JF016E CVT. This listing is a single used OEM JF016E clutch drum from a 2013 unit, pictured assembled with its plate stack in place. It is meant for the rebuilder who has the transmission apart, found one drum cracked or its bushing worn, and wants a factory drum instead of a complete set.
In the JF016E the steel push belt and pulleys handle every ratio, but direction is chosen ahead of them by a simple planetary set with two friction elements, the forward clutch and the reverse brake. A drum is the housing for one of those packs. Its internal splines locate the steel plates, the piston rides in its bore, and a bushing plus sealing ring lands transfer oil from the shaft into the piston cavity. When the select solenoid in the valve body sends pressure, the piston squeezes the pack and the planetary either locks for Drive or is held for Reverse.
The weak points are the parts that hold pressure. A drum can crack at the spline area after heat, the bushing can wear oval and let the drum wobble, and ring lands get grooved. Any of those leaks apply oil and the pack slips no matter how good the solenoid and frictions are.
Before pulling the transmission for a drum, rule out pressure faults. Line pressure, primary and secondary pulley pressure and the select solenoid all affect engagement in this CVT, and Sonnax ties worn reducing valve bores to slipping in Forward and Reverse. Our CVT harsh or delayed shift walkthrough explains how to time the engagement and what the numbers mean, and CVT failure patterns across brands shows how drum and belt failures look different in the pan. On the bench, air-check the piston: a hiss at the ring lands or no piston travel confirms the drum.
The listing is for the JF016E from 2013, the 2.5L Nissan CVT. It carries a JF017E cross-reference, but the 3.5L JF017E is a larger chain-drive unit, so do not assume interchange. Lay this drum beside your original and compare the diameter, spline count, number of plate slots and the bushing size. If anything differs, stop and contact us with your year, model and VIN. For later 2.5L units, the JF016E clutch drum set 2013-18 replaces the complete drum stack, and every related part is on our CVT parts page.
| Fits | JF016E 2013 |
| Part type | Clutch Drum |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | OEM |
| Reference | JF017E |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. It is a used OEM JF016E drum from a 2013 unit. Clean and inspect it before installation, and use new seals and sealing rings.
The listing carries a JF017E cross-reference, but the JF017E is a larger chain-drive transmission. Compare diameter, splines and plate count with your original, or send us your VIN to confirm before ordering.
The photo shows the drum assembled with a plate stack. Treat the plates as used and install new frictions with fresh NS-3 fluid for a reliable rebuild.
Check line pressure and codes first, then air-check the piston on the bench. Good pressure plus a leaking piston or ring land points to the drum.
Piston seals, sealing rings, frictions and the filter at minimum. If the pan had heavy debris, inspect the valve body and solenoids as well.
