CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
When the transaxle is removed, be sure to use a new clutch release with bearing cylinder and new installation bolts. Removal of the transaxle allows the compressed clutch release with bearing cylinder to return to its original position, and dust from the moving section could damage the seal of the clutch release with bearing cylinder, possibly causing clutch fluid leaks.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and the front drive plate spacer.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.