Transmission Repair 2009 Jeep Patriot CVT Automatic JF011e PT2

[@JohnVHLife]

Complete thread on Jeep Patriot Forums www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/15-engine-drivetrain/330705-09-patriot-cvt-removal-rebuild-reinstall-build-thread.html

[@chadiverson9600]

Hey John, thanks so much for posting this. I have a Jeep 2008 that I can't afford to lose right now so this video helped with a lot of insight. Mine is reading a p0777 code high which says the pressure solenoid B is stuck open. I'll try to replace that myself. No one here with the 12 shops close by will touch a CVT transmission. I just hope this solenoid is the cause and not just an effect of my poor acceleration

[@dashermorgan]

Bless this man he did all that detail work for his audience and he didn't have to not many people would do a video like this

[@JohnVHLife]

Thanks so much! I make these to hopefully help others!

[@dashermorgan]

@@JohnVHLife SALUTE 💪

[@SuperGenuineRedneck]

Thank you for posting this. Working in the dealer they do not want us to take these transmissions apart but you just saved me 3 grand. Took mine apart and a bearing was bad. Not the same one but. Video helped

[@JohnVHLife]

Very happy to hear!! Thats why I made these, glad it helped!

[@4oh4n0tf0und]

I give you tons of credit to open up a CVT never doing it before. I've opened up a ton of manuals trans. Awesome videos.

[@JohnVHLife]

Appreciate it! I had nothing to lose on this one. Otherwise it was junk. Nobody rebuilds them for some reason.

[@deaconwanderer2409]

Just acquired a 2011 Patriot and I am getting ready to change the fluid and filters in it next weekend. First vehicle I’ve ever owned with a CVT style transmission.

[@JohnVHLife]

Nice, best of luck!

[@Purosabor73]

Awesome videos John! I have a 07 Dodge Caliber, with the griding noise right where the CV axles go in. The shop want's $2,400 to replace with a used 83,000 mile one. I'm inclined to change it myself, and after watching your vids I think I'll take it apart to see if it's the same problem. I don't need the core so I have nothing to lose by giving it a shot. Wish me luck brother! I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the videos!

[@JohnVHLife]

Best of luck, hope its as easy as mine was! Keep me posted!!

[@Purosabor73]

@@JohnVHLife Hey John. Ok I had asked my wife to take the car to work on Monday and that it should be ok. BIG MISTAKE!! Freakin trans completely gave out. Today Sunday a week later just had the car towed to my garage. Going to start the project soon. My question - do I need that HF transmission Jack or will a regular work fine? It's like 150 bucks which if I can pull this off I wouldn't mind but is it necessary? Please LMK brother. Sorry to keep rambling. 😀

[@JohnVHRC]

E Gonzalez it just makes life a lot easier. You can probably do it without a tranny jack, it just won’t be as easy, especially putting it back in.

[@Purosabor73]

@@JohnVHRC Thanks for responding. I'm going to use my regular to take it down and if things are going good I'll go ahead and buy it to put it back. The $ I saved will be worth it not to mention the high of doing it myself. Will start soon and keep you posted. Truth is I'm looking forward to the challenge. 😎 That feeling when you accomplish things is worth it. Thanks again man.

[@JohnVHLife]

Yeah totally, keep me posted!

[@BernieClinch]

Fascinating! Really well done. Not sure I would even attempt such an undertaking. Really enjoyed the video!

[@themurasfilms5613]

I'm removing the transmission from my 08 patriot! this video super helpful! 👌

[@JohnVHLife]

Im glad! What was wrong with yours? I have another one with different issues Im figuring out now

[@titovillarreal119]

remember to reprogram the computer or it will not work

[@titovillarreal119]

just reprogram the trans modules dont need to remove

[@spencerbaxter2130]

how would you go about doing that?

[@Ka_Gg]

Thanks for the video. May be buying one of these junk jeeps and ripping into the trans. This helps. Also, if you don't have a press, another thing you can do is put the part into a freezer and the new bearing will tap on easily.

[@valentinosvelasco7022]

Good job man 👨🏽‍🔧🧰👍🏼 muy buen trabajo señor 👍🏼🧰👨🏽‍🔧

[@tommyyates3440]

Take an hair dryer to the race bearings. The aluminum case will expand and the the steel race will come out.

[@jeromewelch7409]

Make sure all the grounds are tight on the transmission causing and affect ; loose grounds can be the cause of that effect there should be shorting straps between those cover plates keeping every piece of that transmission at the same ground potential...peace!

[@jeremylucas9143]

Weld a bead around the center of the race where the rollers would normally be. The race will shrink after it's welded, then you can easily drive race out with a punch from backside. Then use that same race to install new race. It's the same process that is used on aluminum hubs on semi trucks. Aluminum expands differently than steel so if you're not careful knocking your old races out the new races could be loose and spin in the case. I've seen that several times.

[@JohnVHLife]

Thanks!

[@ramirorodriguez9611]

Where the curb small hose hook to

[@williamrichards57]

So it is like a transfer case inside. And a standard trans, now it isless like voodo😂.small filter never knew of..worked insalvage yard 24 years never knew the had a cartridge filter. Now iknow thank you for a great video

[@33LMyers]

This video is much appreciated! I have a 2008 Jeep Patriot AWD that is slipping, have it all torn apart and found metal in my drive and driven pulleys along with my pump piston is scored causing loss of pressure. I was wondering if you could get me part numbers for the transfer gear bearings and differential assembly bearings? I’m having a hard time finding the info online

[@JohnVHLife]

Its in the description.

[@Goofygoober99-g5x]

Man u r a beast bro. I am in the process of replacing my wifes cvt in her dodge caliber they are basicly same. Since belt broke im sure something else went wrong. Wish u lived near me. Lol i have a junkyard trans and am very scared but wanna get her back on road to get my car back.

[@JohnVHLife]

Thanks! How many miles on it? I bought another one with a massive trans whine, I need to figure out. Since you have a spare now, take it apart and see whats in there!

[@Goofygoober99-g5x]

@@JohnVHLife idk if i can be as brave to take the junkyard one apart. Lol but i guess better to do that to make sure im not putting in a dud. I watched another video where the shaft in the main pulley gradually ate away and these lil bearings came out and the bottom spun and i guess thats whay destroyed the cvt and belt broke. Working on this car with very little budget. That transmission in your wifes jeep looked fresh like brand new fresh this cvt i got looks like it was tossed around and ate and digested by giants. Lol but the magnets in the pan didnt look to have alot of metal.

[@Goofygoober99-g5x]

@@JohnVHLife the junkyard one im not sure how many miles. Didnt get a chance 2 check it unfortunately i paid 300 for it. Deff love your video. I was looking 4 ever 2 find how to take this trans out of car and u are only one i found. So thank u so much for your help.

[@JohnVHLife]

@@Goofygoober99-g5x You might have to open it up and swap the computer on the valvebody for it to work in your car. That part is programmed to your car. Thats a good buy on a trans if it works. Make sure you change both filters.

[@Goofygoober99-g5x]

@@JohnVHLife yea i read about that but i also read that someone did it and it didnt work. But i am hoping that i can get it 2 work and have no issues. I am having a issue as we speak of the camber bolts in strut. These things are not coming off. Lol i have 2 impact guns a snapon and a dewalt. I have yet to find a bolt i could not untighten until now. Its spinning inside the strut thats what i am scared of bcuz i know they have notchs inside for alignment now its eating it up inside. Gotta love it. Lol

[@JulioDuenas149]

Do you by chance know how to change the cvt belt

[@Lakeman3211]

Try crc freeze off, nice for interference fit removals and installs…

[@dagashannon1505]

Great vids bud. Appreciate it.

[@JohnVHLife]

Thanks!

[@Rajgaragesautocares]

Pulley bearings are that easy to put in it I’m shocked coz I hammer all day to make it. No need of press?

[@JohnVHLife]

they are held in with the 3 bolts

[@timgiesin4025]

Great video very informative I sent it to my gmail hopefully I never need it

[@stevenlarson6627]

I am having trouble finding the bearings you replaced. Where did you source them from?

[@JohnVHLife]

Let me see what I can find out

[@JohnVHLife]

Here is the whole thread www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/15-engine-drivetrain/330705-09-patriot-cvt-removal-rebuild-reinstall-build-thread.html

[@JohnVHLife]

Bearing www.transtar1.com/products/featured-products/Hard-Parts/Transfer-Gear-Bearing-Race-Kit-for-JF011E-Jeep-N

[@jackcallahan2799]

John, If you have a bearing race pressed into a blind hole and can't pry behind it, weld a bead all around the inside of the race, on the flat bearing surface. Let it cool completely. After it cools ,it should practically fall out, or maybe with a little help. Watch out for weld spatter on critical parts. I learned this 40 years ago. It works on steel housings, not sure about aluminum? Enjoyed your video, hope this helps for next time. Jack from upstate N.Y.

[@getitdone4156]

In the process of rebuilding my jf011e can't find the flat needle bearings any suggestions would be great.

[@brittond14]

on re-assembly, what sealant did you use?

[@505197]

I'm not positive if it works all the time, but I've heard that if you weld on the face of a race that it shrinks it and it'll fall out. Might be worth a try sometime.

[@JohnVHLife]

You are correct!

[@judedavidson5453]

thank you for your awesome video, ive got a question my cvt sometimes just revs at the traffic light when ive stopped whats wrong it dangerous do know whats wrong thanks

[@JohnVHLife]

Does it have a check engine light on? Id hook up a code reader and have it checked, hard to guess what it would be

[@judedavidson5453]

Thanks for your reply I've got one coming from Amazon. But what happened only 3 times when stopped at a traffic light idel down all of a sudden high revs I just plant foot hard down with handbrake and the rev just keeps going higher then I turn car off and back on fine,I'm in australia perth not many parts all over in Melbourne. But I will code check it . Thank you very much may you stay blessed

[@xtreker15]

what kind of gasket did you use here? @11:12

[@JohnVHLife]

Trying to remember.... it kind of looks like there was a gasket on the part Im installing, I must have reused it. Sorry, I dont remember 100% now.

[@MatthewVanArsdale]

@@JohnVHLife Did you use gasket maker for the other missing gaskets? Which brand do you recommend?

[@JohnVHLife]

@@MatthewVanArsdale Yes, I just used a black gasket maker

[@leslumpkin6945]

you could have taken two long bolts and cut the heads off and used them as guide pins for the bearing retainers

[@JohnVHLife]

Great point!

[@timgiesin4025]

I was thinking the same thing

[@4oh4n0tf0und]

Are you referring to the step around the 10:10 mark?

[@RRaucina]

Update us if its still running and no noise

[@JohnVHLife]

It’s working great. Sold it a couple months ago

[@PolosPerformance999RTFabian]

Does the transmission or ecm need to be reprogrammed after being replaced? I just swapped one out on a 08 Jeep Patriot 4x4 and it barely moves. Maybe replacement transmission came out bad?

[@JohnVHLife]

I used the same trans that came out of it. So I didn’t have to. But you may have to. Let me know how it turns out.

[@sou13ater40]

Hello, by any chance does this transmission have a fill bolt anywhere? That way i know if I'm adding too much fluid

[@JohnVHLife]

Watch part 3

[@RRaucina]

Nice work, I would not have the patience for it. Did I see a trail rated sticker on the car? So question is, is this the off road package tranny that has a low range and electronic traction control? Or do those have the same tranny and the low range is a seperate unit on the output? I have a 2011 Patriot with the low range and I have nightmares about it going out. 110k miles and no noise yet.

[@JohnVHLife]

Nope, not on this one,

[@RRaucina]

@@JohnVHLife Update: 150k miles and mine is dead.

[@JohnVHLife]

@@RRaucina sorry to hear. These things aren’t good.

[@RRaucina]

@@JohnVHLife It is a 2011 with the freedom drive 4x4 off road crawl ratio. Would you know where one can get a rebuilt or a rebuild kit. No luck on searches yet.

[@Luismi112]

Hello, good day. I would like to know if I could use CVT Castrol oil in the transmission of the Dodge Caliber.

[@JohnVHLife]

Not sure, definitely use the proper recommended oil.

[@phillippardo5712]

Curious if you ever used that Castrol cvt fluid? I read quite a few good things about it in this transmission. I ended going with it today. Seems like it's working fine for now.

[@balz6054]

Please help my jeep goes back smoothly but doesn't go forward smoothly wat could be the problem

[@JohnVHLife]

Hard to tell, how many miles are on it? when was it serviced?

[@balz6054]

Dont know abt the service as I have bought it just and it has 217k

[@rosariofam8552]

Hey John. I’m trying to find the outer diff bearing in the trans. But I can’t find it anywhere. Do you have any leads?

[@JohnVHLife]

Did you check at the link in the description where I got my bearings?

[@rosariofam8552]

@@JohnVHLife I did. But won’t show me part number, nor any records. I’ve gotten to where I can order that part but it’s only available to distributors

[@JohnVHLife]

@@rosariofam8552 www.transpartsonline.com/TRANS_PARTS_FILE/tpcat.php?TransPartsOnline=JF011E&TransPartsType=JF011E globaltransmissionparts.com/foreign-model-automatic-transmission-parts/nissan-jatco-transmission-parts/jf011e-re010a/bearings/

[@Bigjamez2011]

I have to ask , did it leak from where you ground the race out ? Looked like you knicked the seat some .

[@JohnVHLife]

Nope. Never did.

[@rojeleogutierrez1909]

I think this transmission is in the Dodge Caliber?

[@JohnVHLife]

I think so. It was put in a few different vehicles.

[@alialasadi8143]

Hi i got jeep patriot 2013 2x4 has transmission problem with the secondary solenoid stuck on thats what the scanner says . So can i put an other transmission from different year like 2012 or 2011 jeep or i have to get 2013 transmission same as my car model.

[@JohnVHLife]

I think you can, but make sure to ask in a patriot forum to make sure, I cant safely say off hand. Youll probably have to swap the tcu like I did in my equinox video otherwise youll have to get it programmed.

[@devin197601]

Man oh man this looks beyond my mechanical ability

[@faliray4889]

Way way beyond my mechanical ability.

[@jermallaroda5747]

Where u get ket from cant find any in usa

[@kirk4478]

Next time freeze those races overnight in your freezer and they will literaly fall in!!🙏🤙

[@JohnVHLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@brianferguson4226]

How did you find the bearing. I have been looking for it

[@JohnVHLife]

Its in the video description..

[@tylerwright8952]

Did this car have the death whine

[@JohnVHLife]

No. It had a grinding noise whenever it was driving.

[@jasoncapetillo870]

Where is the fill plug to add oil?? I see the drain plug

[@JohnVHLife]

+jason capetillo dipstick tube

[@JohnVHRC]

Here is my build thread on Jeep Patriot Forums www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/15-engine-drivetrain/330705-09-patriot-cvt-removal-rebuild-reinstall-build-thread.html

[@alejandrobaez1860]

John esa trasnmicion es la misma del jeep compass

[@JohnVHLife]

Good to know, thanks!

[@CharlieApostolic]

You ever run into any that the transmission starts to overheat and loses power driving at high speeds for an extended period of time.

[@JohnVHLife]

Me? No, but these will if not taken care of, I think most dealers do not change BOTH filters, plus the change intervals are too far apart.

[@CharlieApostolic]

@@JohnVHLife we bought one last summer and found out fairly quickly that it did this. We called a dealer to schedule a change cause no one else would touch it and was told that it was too late if it was doin that and it would to be replaced.

[@JohnVHLife]

@@CharlieApostolic Well, thats all the dealers do is replace them, so I wouldnt take their word for it yet. I would 100% get a shop to do a full service, change both filters and the oil and give it a shot, if its not slipping, Im pretty sure itll be fine. Check out my last patriot video on the white one. I show how its done. Very important to do both filters and the right oil.

[@jeffy8889]

Freeze the race bearing they will slide in by hand

[@JohnVHLife]

Good point!

[@tommyreed9722]

Can the transmission still change gears if the steper motor quits working? Just wondering becuase i have a P1729 code on my 2011 dodge caliber which is related to the steper motor. I can change gears manually while driving but it has a hard time changing automatcaly which causes it to overheat very quickly. Any ideas?

[@JohnVHLife]

I’m just learning about these things. So I’m not sure.

[@dhonnoll78]

I pulled moms transmission from her 2013 Compass same CVT Jatco Trashmission same metal shavings. Where did you get that blown apart diagram and parts information you showed on the screen?

[@JohnVHLife]

Google it, its online, download the pdf's

[@Running4urLife365]

4👍

[@jessieperez2422]

You mess the new piece already

[@JohnVHLife]

No

[@mewamony9497]

All jeep cars use cvt TM ?

[@anthonyrhoads1220]

I've got one in a compass that went out. Not a damn person will touch this transmission to rebuild it. Why? This does not look hard at all.

[@JohnVHLife]

I wish I knew, it must be a job security thing. Super simple transmission!! Parts can be found, Ive always wondered as well.

[@phillippardo5712]

I'm curious, what kind of symptoms were you having up until it gave out?

[@danjarrell5040]

My son has a 2011 Jeep Patriot. Saw a puddle of Trans fluid under it. Went to dealer, they say don't drive it anymore because it will stop working, want 30 bucks to put fluid in it and want $5000.00 dollars to fix it. Have you or anybody you know experienced this, if so, what did you do ?

[@JohnVHLife]

take the big plastic cover off under the vehicle and see where its coming from. Thats where I would start. There are videos on how to see if there is enough fluid in the trans as well, maybe order a dipstick and check that too.. I dont trust dealerships, so Im a very DIY guy, as you can tell. Plus who can afford a $5 trans?

[@richardlharvey4418]

I wonder what Chrysler executives made this blunder to put this cvt transmission in the patriot,and compass jeeps until 2014,why did it take so long to realize that it was a piece of junk.

[@JohnVHLife]

They were too busy making money off repairs to care, Im assuming.

[@demetriosousa3879]

Montou pelo lado errado kkkkkkkkk,se fosse pela outra parte da caixa seria 1000 vezes mais fácil