PROCEDURE
REMOVE AUTOMATIC 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, keep the engine assembly level.
To prevent the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the No. 2 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 pulley.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
Remove the No. 1 crankshaft position sensor plate.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *a | Protective Tape |
| *b | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut through the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.