Rebuilds the Nissan and Infiniti JF017E, JF016E and RE0F10E CVT8 units with the frictions, steels, gaskets and seals to reseal and re-clutch the box.
A Pathfinder, Murano, Maxima, Quest or Infiniti QX60 3.5L that judders on light throttle, slips when pulling away or engages late into Drive is usually carrying a Jatco CVT8, the JF017E that Nissan tags RE0F10E. This master rebuild kit is the clutch and soft-parts package for overhauling that unit, and the listing also covers its 2.5L sibling, the JF016E (RE0F10D). In the box you get forward clutch and reverse brake friction plates, the matching steel plates, and the gaskets, lip seals, O-rings and sealing rings needed to reseal the case.
The CVT8 drives through a steel push belt running between a primary and a secondary pulley. Ahead of the pulleys sits a planetary set with two clutch packs: the forward clutch for Drive and the reverse brake for Reverse. On the JF017E a single select solenoid sets the pressure to both packs, while separate linear solenoids control line pressure and the primary and secondary pulley pressure. That means every complaint in this transmission is ultimately a pressure complaint. Worn frictions slip on engagement, and hard or cut sealing rings leak the pulley and clutch circuits so the belt clamp and the apply both get weaker. A master kit renews the clutch packs and the seals in those circuits during one teardown.
Start with the bulletin. Nissan NTB15-014C covers those judder codes on the early V6 CVT8 builds, and on many of them the first fix is a TCM reprogram, not a teardown. P17F1 points to the control side, while P17F0 points inside the transmission. Next, pull a fluid sample and check the pan. Clean fluid with a code that clears after reprogramming is a software story; dark fluid with metal on the magnet means internal wear. Sonnax also ties delayed engagement, low line pressure and push belt slippage to worn regulator and pulley reducing valve bores, so vacuum test the valve body during the rebuild. Our CVT harsh or delayed shifts guide and the Jatco CVT Nissan problems and fixes guide cover the full diagnostic order.
The listing covers the JF017E / RE0F10E and JF016E / RE0F10D. GEARS Magazine places the JF017E in the 2013-2018 Altima 3.5L, 2013-2018 Pathfinder, 2015-2018 Murano, 2015-2018 Quest and 2014-2018 QX60 with the 3.5L, and the listing adds the JX35 and the 2016-up Maxima. The JF016E side covers 2.5L Altima and Rogue applications. Plate counts and seal sizes can differ between the 2.5L and 3.5L units, so match the RE0F10D or RE0F10E code on the transmission tag before ordering, or send us your year and VIN. Older 3.5L units with the RE0F09A need the JF010E master rebuild kit. Browse all CVT8 parts on the CVT transmission parts page.
| Fits | Nissan/Infiniti JF017E, JF016E, RE0F10E and RE0F10D CVT8 |
| Applications | Pathfinder, Murano, Maxima, Quest, Infiniti QX60/JX35 (3.5L V6); Altima, Sentra, Rogue (2.5L) |
| Includes | Forward/reverse clutch friction plates, steel plates, gaskets, lip seals, O-rings, sealing rings |
| Kit type | Master rebuild / overhaul kit (clutches and soft parts) |
| OE reference | JF016E / JF017E / RE0F10E / RE0F10D |
| Fluid (not included) | Nissan CVT NS-3 |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
The listing covers both the 2.5L JF016E (RE0F10D) and the 3.5L JF017E (RE0F10E). Because plate counts and seal sizes can differ, confirm the code on your transmission tag or send us your year and VIN before ordering.
Not necessarily. Nissan bulletin NTB15-014C calls for a TCM reprogram on many affected 2013-2016 V6 builds. Check for the update and inspect the fluid first. If the judder returns and the fluid shows wear debris, an overhaul with this kit is the next step.
No. The kit carries frictions, steels, gaskets, lip seals, O-rings and sealing rings. Install a new CVT filter during the rebuild.
Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3. Do not substitute NS-2 or a generic ATF, and check the level at operating temperature after the rebuild.
Only if the whine or slip comes from low pressure caused by worn seals. A whine from pulley bearings, or slip from scored pulley faces or a damaged belt, needs hard parts beyond this kit.
