This ranks as one of the best ‘how to’ auto videos on KZfaq

Great video . I just changed a transmission in a 08 Altima and I came back and referenced this video at least 6 times . Very descriptive and informative thank you .

No need to take the steering column shaft loose. Remove the bolts holding the assembly to the subframe then wire each end to hold it up away from the subframe. If the sway bar is still attached to the subframe it will swing up and over the steering assembly while lowering the subframe. Save a lot of work, no need to undo power steering lines. Just did one of these yesterday.

THX...THIS WAS A LIFE SAVER FOR ME. GLAD THERES PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO TAKE THE TIME TO PAY THESE TYPES OF VIDEOS

I think you did an amazing job with your video and put in details that give many people the confidence to tackle this job. Couple of things I learned replacing the CVT transmission on a 2010 (1) they are only two large bolts that hold the steering rack on to the subframe I zip tied the steering rack to support it and undid the two bolts and never looked back. Save me quite a bit of time. I don't think there is anything wrong with your method just a suggestion. (2) there is a small bracket which retains the shift cable I took that off. Took a piece of angle iron and fabricated a small lifting plate. It worked very well when removing the transmission pretty good balance point. With the torque converter installed on the replacement transmission it was a little heavy toward the bell housing but not by much. As I say just a couple of ideas and things that I found that help me I hope this helps all those that have taken the time to watch your very well put together video.

Great job man we appreciate your patience for explaining us so detailed how to do this ourselves! Hi from Canada🇨🇦

Thank you for the awesome detailed video. Lots of work filming and editing everything. Liked and subscribed! And hello from Finland!

Awesome video! I just bought a 2012 and heard about the issues with this transmission. I feel relief knowing that it’s now t that bad of a job. Glad you don’t have to remove the motor to get it done. Excellent video thank you so much!

This video was a great help. I went ahead and removed the transmission today, but chose to do something different. I used bungee cords and held up the steering rack, and that way I did not have to do the extra work. Getting the transmission out was not as hard as I thought. Actually it was a breeze. The new (used) tranny goes in tomorrow. Thank you for being such a great help to many like myself

Thank you so much. This is only six months old and I can’t wait to watch this. Because I just bought one of these and it has 120,000 miles on it. And when you said it gets stuck in second gear, I know that this is going to help, you confirming that it should’ve been a recall in regards to this transmission problem

I’m in agreement with everyone else on the quality info this video brings. Very well done. I’m really handy, but know nothing about cars. Hope this is similar to a 08’ Sentra. Looking to swap it out.

Great video! I had no illusions that replacing the CVT would be a simple swap out, but had no clue how intricate the process was. Technicians earn every penny they make! Just had my CVT replaced (2012 Altima with 130,000). Was quoted $3500 for rebuilt, $3900 for new (Northeast Louisiana area). Went with the new.

Great video!! You made it look easy! Done my. I got it all back together now its hard to turn. I double check all the power steering lines

My 2012 Altima 2.5l just started the "feels like in 2nd gear" feeling at 149.550 miles..I got the car 2 years ago at 113.000 miles..I added a Hayden transmission cooler that helped a lot,have changed the fluid a couple of times as well,and still this CVT goes out...probably going to find another car because spending $3 + thousand with the engine having many miles with my luck I would get the tranny done,then the engine would throw a rod or something stupid. If I was a lot younger I might have tried to replace it myself,but now No Thanks ! Great video here for the DIY'ers.

Thank you! Great video. It also provide a great tutorial for replacing cv axles or boots.

I wish I had seen this video 9 months before. I had to replace my transmission on my altima 2011 but the only problem so far is a leak because I forgot to replace a torque converter seal and I have a code PO500 permanently even after replacing all the speed sensors. Great video 👍.

You got that brother I don’t mess with transmissions 👍🏾👍🏾😬😬

Very well explained. I wish I had a library of the job you do no I'll do mine thank you

1:43:29 What did you do to fix the stripped threading for that bolt? I experienced something similar upon changing the filter assembly. Over torqued the thread hole for the long bolt

Very nice explanation thanks for the info , I am doing my Sentra 09 very similar,👏👏

Hi thanks of your video I did change my transmission, I heard after you did the job you need it to program it at the dealership to function right, did you program yours or just work good after you change it without programming? 🙏 Thx

Great video. What camera are you using to record? Camera is very clear and crisp.

Man I got to say you are a champion. No impacts and all by hand. I'm a mobile mechanic and your video caught my eye and I got to say excellent job 👍how long did it take to do this?

Hey the best video on this job hands down. Thank you. Also what kind of hoist are you using?

I had to watch this 6 times yet I ended up with 5 random bolts

i am just wondering why you didn’t use impact wrench.

I put a transmission from a 2010 Nissan Altima into my 2007 Altima, and ran into some issues. Using the TCM from the 2010, the speedometer did not function and I kept getting codes. When I put the 2007 TCM back into the car, the speedometer worked but I kept getting code P0845. Frustrated, I finally opened the oil pan, removed the 2010 valve body, and replaced it with the 2007 valve body. No more codes.

Where can you get the valve body harness to buy at 1:41:20

good video, thanks for making it. What do you think of the valvoline synthetic CVT fluid ?

Hi I have an 08 Altima and there’s a leak where the dust cover at timestamp 54:01 ; would you think it’s a seal? I wanted to know if i can just replace the seal if I open up the trans, or is that not possible?

Does relearn need to be done afterwards at dealership?

Great vid. Thank you for your thoroughness and detail. Did you keep your original TCM or did they send you the TCM that went with your used tranny that you bought? Thanks again

Great camera work and easy to follow. Great for a quick reference if you get stuck in a spot. About to do the same one next week. If you could do anything differently to save time what would you do if you don't mind me asking.

so far my Rogue and Altima have been fine. One is a 2014 and a 2018. I have noticed Auto Zone sells these with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty. Hopefully mine will be ok. If I get 150k I will most likely be happy. Would you buy a reman from Auto zone or Advance? this is the best video I have seen on this subject. Thanks so much for posting it

What an amazing video you covered every single detail with patients great editing as well. I changed the step motor In the valve body recently and your video help me clarify some doubts. Where did you buy the transmission? Thx

I saved this video I have 2016 Altima with the CVT transmission and it acts like it don't want to get in gear sometimes

Hello, my car is a 2018 Nissan Sentra, and I was told I have to replace the same part, my question is do I have to reprogram the car after the new value body is in? Will the car be able to drive right away?

Are you taking the transmission out?

Really helpful and best video I’ve seen detailing cvt replacement. Thanks for posting this. I have a 2012 same make/model @ 165k when my transmission went out. Trying to decide if it’s worth getting a new 0 mileage transmission or used. Should the used one hold up well compared to a reman unit? What’s a reasonable ballpark if I took it to a garage to have them do the work?

I have a 2012 altima 2.5s I'm fixing to swap the cvt in. I had the understanding after you replaced the CVT you have to have the dealer use consult to put the ecm/tcm in a relearn procedure. Is this true

One question is about of reprogrammed the cvt with the computer of the car one mechanic told me when swap this kind of tranny is true?

First of all good job I’m in the middle of the same job right now. Wen you wen to put trans back on. Did you need a new gasket or seal between the engine and transmission?

Nice work bro

Did you have a check engine light on for the bad transmission? If so how did you clear it my scan tool doesn't seem to want to erase the codes

Does the cvt needs programming after replacement? Or Do I just reset the values using scanner ? Getting ready to install a 2012 Nissan Altima cvt tomorrow morning. Thanks

Great job on video, recording and explaining. Are you eyeballing the nut sizes and that good or checking size before recording 😳

Mines is also currently stuck in second gear. Do you have a estimate on how much it cost with parts and labor?

Buddy of mine asked me to do a trans swap for his 13 Sentra. I don’t need to have it programmed after the swap do I?

How different will this be for a v6?? I’m worried I won’t have enough room to get the trans out from underneath??

This is amazing work!. Great camera work too, and really detailed. Did you need to reprogram the transmission, or is it plug and play for the swap?

I installed the used transmission which I was told works, and I still have the transmission whine. What am I missing? Any clue?

My biggest fear on doing this job are a couple things number one forgetting where every single different bolt and component goes. Number two would be messing up with the insulation and maybe not pushing the drive shaft far enough in or the torque converter or any of the other components

At first I was like wouldn’t it be easier just to use a screwdriver to pop the cap off than take the entire wheel off but then he explained that he made a mistake by not removing the pin.

Thank you so much Showing Step by step over 2 hr Long video & I did watch the all video it was very nice work you did. I have Nissan Altima 2012 pass 14 year I had the same problems not going out from 2nd gear & went many different places check the problem but I guy said could be right side hub Bearing and change booth sides Hub Bearing & problem finish thanks so much .

awesome video

Did you buy the transmission online? I was told you have to reprogram the new transmission. You didn't have too? I'm about to replace mine in my 07 so was wanting to know. Thanks

@2:28:00 power steering line leaks after install maybe i just overtighten? Any tips?

Where did you order the new trans from? Also, was the new one a reman or brand new?

When reinstalling the axles and other transmission components my fear is I'm not pushing it in far enough to seat....how will you know you have it all the way in so it is correctly seated?

Is this generally the same procedure for 5th gen altimas?

I did before brother but I pull it,using the up side un the I used a lift joist..I think is more easy 🤔

Hello teacher, my Nissan Altima 2013 2.5 L makes a noise like it is scraping something in the transmission.

I've heard these need to be programmed when putting the trans in from another car. How is this done?

Hello i have watched a lot of your videos keep up the great work. I am in need of serious help, i have a 07 Suzuki Reno that needs the heater core replacement.so i usually.do all the work on it myself. I need a picture ddiagram of alll the dashboard bolts, screws, nuts, wires im still stuck somewhere and cant get the dash completely loose. Could you please help? I would appreciate it.

This is the exact same car I have. I feel like I'm having problems with my transmission the gears are not shifting my car has like 125,200 on it. The sound I hear is it sounds like my muffler. But I think it's my gears not changing

Anyone have a vid for 2015 altima trans replacement

Did you have to flash the computer after replacing the transmission because I've talked to a few mechanics and they said if you do replace the transmission that you would have to flash it or take it to a Nissan dealership to get it flashed for the transmission to work right

I'm replacing my 2011 altima cvt. Im currently looking for one near me. Can you tell me what years will work with my 2011 with no reprogramming?

Hey man can you help me out I did the install and now my car isn’t cranking it’s making a whirring or humming noise when trying to start it. I didn’t remove the torque convertor when I did the install was I supposed to remove it from the flywheel and attach it to the trans before reinstalling? I’m trying to rotate the crank but I cannot

I applaud you for using am manual tools. That’s a rough job with no air or battery impacts/ratchets. I sure hope the salvage yard compensated you for having to drop that valve body though. 🤬

Do you have to take the sub frame out to get to the trans out?

Did you have the same tcm on the new transmission or new tcm on the new transmission

Im getting a u0101 code after doing the swap. Car starts and drives but seems it’s in limp mode.

Where are you located? I need to get my Altima transmission replaced

Where did you find the transmission and how much are they going for? Thanks. Great video 📹 👍

Do we need to calibrate transmission after replacing

How many hours/days did it take because I think 🤔 you said that it was getting dark outside 🤔

I did my through the top route without dropping subframe. THis route you have to remove thermal stat housing.

Hello, thank you for such a valuable video. Is this 2012 Altima transmission identical to a 2007 model? Can I install a 2012 to 2007?

Yo did you have to reprogram the trans?

What's wrong with using air or battery impacts.

How much does this job usually cost? 2012 Nissan Altima

How many hours did it take to actually do the swap?

Looks like they got the classic Nissan oil cooler leak.

Is this the same process for 2012 maxima?

Do you have to reprogram the transmission

Will a 2010 trans fit a 2012?

Are you in Ga?

Is this the 2.5s model?

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Worst transmissions ever built. When they go out, they go out.

I just had to replace CVT transmission in my 2014 Nissan Rogue SL AWD.... $6,560.58. Don't buy Nissan cars. Hondas and Toyotas are much better.

I'll ya give 4 stars.. You don't get 5 stars, because you say "This, That and thing" rather than what the H^ll it is. You obviously spent a lot of time making this video.. may go through and watch it yourself and add "Captions" where you information is "Vague". Other than that - Thank you for the vid.