Check the drive pulley, the driven pulley, the pulley shafts, the steel belt, and pulley related parts for wear and damage. If there are worn or damaged, replace the transmission housing assembly.

Check the transmission fluid feed pipe for wear, damage, and out of round.

Inspect the clearance between the forward clutch end-plate and the top disc.

Inspect the reverse brake piston and the O-rings. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage. Inspect the clearance between the brake end-plate and the top disc. If the clearance is out of tolerance, inspect the brake discs and plates for wear and damage. If the discs and plates are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If they are OK, adjust the clearance with the brake end-plate.

Check the transmission fluid pump assembly for wear and damage. If the transmission fluid pump assembly is worn or damaged, replace it as an assembly.

Check the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level.

Check the transmission fluid strainer and the transmission fluid filter for debris. If the transmission fluid strainer or the transmission fluid filter is clogged, find the damaged components that caused debris.

Check the valve body assembly for wear and damage.

Inspect the CVT drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve.

Inspect the CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve.

Inspect the CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve defective.

Inspect the CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve.

Inspect shift solenoid valve B.

Inspect the torque converter assembly for wear and damage.