REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the manual transaxle Click here.

  3. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the clutch cover and flywheel.

    2. Loosen each set bolt 180° at a time until the spring tension is released.

      Note

      Be sure to uniformly loosen the bolts 180° at a time according to the order in the illustration.

    3. Remove the set bolts and pull off the clutch cover to remove it.

      Note

      Do not drop the clutch disc.

  4. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Keep the lining part of the clutch disc, the pressure plate, and the surface of the flywheel away from oil and foreign matter.

  5. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Hold the crankshaft pulley with SST.

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      Using a T55 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.

  6. REMOVE REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL


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      Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.

    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.