PROCEDURE
REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly on a flat, level surface.
Note
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly horizontally.
To prevent the oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly.
Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly before servicing.
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
for 86 mm (3.39 in.) Bolt Pitch Type:
for 64 mm (2.52 in.) Bolt Pitch Type:
Tech Tips
For the 64 mm (2.52 in.) bolt pitch type, the part number of the installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool) is 91551-00850 (quantity: 2).
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and the front drive plate spacer.
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.
Note
After removing, check the crankshaft and cylinder block sub-assembly for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.