PROCEDURE
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
for 2WD:
for AWD:
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley assembly.
Tech Tips
Part number of installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool): 91551-80650 (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 | Cut Position |
| *b | Protective Tape |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the rear engine oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
After removing the timing chain cover oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.