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 Transaxle)
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and the front drive plate spacer from the crankshaft.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly from the crankshaft.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *a | Protective Tape |
| *b | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the rear engine oil seal lip.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal from the cylinder block sub-assembly and oil pan sub-assembly.