A transmission damper includes a first cover plate, a flange, a spring, and a shaft. The first cover plate includes a first spring window and is arranged for fixing to a sheave for a continuously variable transmission. The flange is rotatable relative to the first cover plate and includes a second spring window. The spring is disposed in the first and second spring windows. The shaft is fixed to an inner portion of the flange and arranged for connecting to an engine crankshaft. In an example embodiment, the shaft is fixed to the flange by welding. In an example embodiment, the sheave is rotatable relative to the shaft. In an example embodiment, the shaft includes an internal taper for connecting to the engine crankshaft. In an example embodiment, the flange includes a radially extending tab arranged for contacting a portion of the cover plate after a predetermined rotation.