PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION UNIT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
Put matchmarks on the clutch cover and flywheel.
Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until spring tension is released.
Remove the 8 set bolts, and pull off the clutch cover.
Note
Do not drop the clutch disc.
REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
Note
Keep the lining part of the clutch disc, pressure plate and surface of the flywheel away from oil and foreign matter.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)
Using a wrench, hold the crankshaft.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
If it is turned counterclockwise, check that the crankshaft pulley set bolt is not loose. If loose, tighten the bolt Click here.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Remove the rear drive plate spacer labeled A, drive plate and ring gear labeled B and rear crankshaft balancer weight labeled C.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
Using a wrench, hold the crankshaft.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
If it is turned counterclockwise, check that the crankshaft pulley set bolt is not loose. If loose, tighten the bolt Click here.
Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.
REMOVE REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
| *1 | Cut Position |
| *2 | Oil Seal |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.