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 and the drive plate.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE INNER OIL SEAL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Pry Out |
| *b | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the inner oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the inner oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the one-way clutch assembly.
REMOVE ERS ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Turn the one-way clutch assembly counterclockwise while removing it.
INSPECT RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Visually check the one-way clutch assembly installation surface for damage, deformation, and cracks.
Check that the snap ring is not broken and fits correctly into the crankshaft bearing groove.
REMOVE RING GEAR SNAP RING
Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
REMOVE RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the ring gear sub-assembly from the crankshaft.
Note
Do not forcefully pry the ring gear during removal.
INSPECT ERS ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| *a | Lock |
| *b | Free |
Make sure that the one-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
If the one-way clutch assembly does not operate normally, replace it.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING
Turn the crankshaft bearing by hand and check if it turns smoothly.
If the bearing does not move smoothly and noiselessly, replace the crankshaft bearing.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
Note
If the snap ring is broken, the ring gear may move out from its original position and result in an oil leak. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm that the snap ring is installed correctly and undamaged when replacing the oil seal.
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft bearing.