PROCEDURE
REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
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 installationbolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool) is 91551-00850 (quantity: 2).
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
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 installationbolt 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 ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
| *1 | Cut Position |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the engine rear oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the engine rear oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
After removing the engine rear oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.