JF017E Shift Kit, new and ready to install. Fits the JF017E. Ships fast from the USA.
If your 3.5L Nissan Pathfinder, Altima, Murano, Quest or Infiniti QX60 has started flaring under load, slamming into gear, or falling into limp mode with pressure codes, this listing is worth a close look. It is titled as a JF017E shift kit, yet what ships is a new seven-piece set of CVT8 valve body controls: five solenoids plus two pressure sensors, as the photo shows. A CVT has no clutch-to-clutch shifts for a conventional shift kit to firm up, so the solenoids are the parts that actually decide how a JF017E feels on the road.
The JF017E is the heavy-duty CVT8 that Jatco built for the 3.5L V6; Nissan codes it RE0F10E and later variants. GEARS Magazine points out that it uses a chain in place of the push belt found in the four-cylinder units and that it has a tow mode on some models, plus a transmission warmer to keep fluid temperature steady. With the stepper motor gone, everything is pressure-controlled. Line, primary and secondary linear solenoids share one design, a select solenoid feeds the forward clutch and reverse brake, and a normally low, pulse-width TCC solenoid controls converter slip. The primary pressure sensor is usually black; the second sensor reads the secondary pulley. Because the pulleys clamp the chain with that oil, a weak solenoid on a heavy three-row SUV quickly turns into chain slip and ratio faults.
Scan the TCM and note each circuit by name. Measure resistance at the valve body connector: GEARS gives 5.5 to 8.5 ohms for the solenoids and 6.1 to 7.7 ohms for the TCC solenoid. GEARS also warns that the speed sensor connectors on this unit are identical, and swapping the primary and secondary plugs creates pressure and ratio codes that look exactly like a bad solenoid, so check that before buying anything. Burnt fluid or chain debris in the pan means the hard parts are worn. Our CVT slipping under load guide helps with flare complaints and the harsh and delayed engagement walkthrough covers the select circuit.
The listing covers the JF017E and cross-references the JF016E, with no year breakdown. GEARS places the JF017E in the 2013-2018 Altima and Pathfinder, the 2015-2018 Murano and Quest, and the 2014-2018 Infiniti QX60, all with the 3.5L. The solenoid design is common to the family, but pressure sensor colors vary and GEARS advises keeping your original color unless the valve body was programmed for another. Compare the connectors, the tabbed solenoid and both sensors with your own parts, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm. If you want a used set limited to early units, the JF017E 2013-2014 solenoid set is listed separately, and all CVT8 parts are on our CVT parts page.
Drain the fluid, drop the pan and mark every connector before unplugging the valve body. Change one solenoid or sensor at a time, fit new O-rings lubricated with clean fluid, and torque the valve body bolts in the order your service manual shows. GEARS recommends inspecting the pump flow control valve on any Jatco CVT that comes apart, since it can wear and stick. Refill with Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, set level at the specified temperature, and make sure the cooler and warmer lines are clear, because this unit is sensitive to heat. If the valve body bores are worn, swap in a JF017E valve body with filter and gasket kit instead; if the chain and pulleys are damaged, plan for a JF017E rebuild kit with pulley set and chain.
| Fits | JF017E |
| Part type | Shift Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Reference | JF016E |
| 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 new set of seven valve body controls, five solenoids and two pressure sensors. The JF017E is a CVT and has no shift valves, so no traditional shift kit exists for it.
According to GEARS Magazine: the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima and Pathfinder, 2015-2018 Murano and Quest, and 2014-2018 Infiniti QX60, all with the 3.5L V6. Send your VIN if you are unsure.
The listing cross-references the JF016E and both units share the CVT8 control valve design. Match connectors and pressure sensor colors to your own parts before installing.
Possibly, but first confirm the primary and secondary speed sensor plugs were not swapped and test solenoid resistance. Burnt fluid or chain debris points to internal wear that solenoids will not fix.
Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid. Set the level with the service manual procedure at the specified fluid temperature.
