REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Remove the continuously variable transaxle assembly Click here.
REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Remove the clutch disc assembly Click here.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and the front drive plate spacer.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear flywheel plate spacer, the flywheel and the front flywheel plate spacer.
REMOVE INNER OIL SEAL (for Manual Transaxle)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Cut Position |
| *b | Pry Out |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the inner oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the inner oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the one-way clutch assembly.
REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Turn the one-way clutch assembly counterclockwise while removing it.
REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH O-RING (for Manual Transaxle)
Tech Tips
This step should only be performed if there is a one-way clutch O-ring installed to the crankshaft.
Whether or not the vehicle has a one-way clutch O-ring depends on the date of manufacture of the engine.
Remove the one-way clutch O-ring from the crankshaft.
Note
The one-way clutch O-ring was removed from the specification, so it does not need to be installed.
INSPECT RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Visually check the one-way clutch assembly installation surface for damage, deformation, and cracks.
Check that the snap ring is not broken and fits correctly into the crankshaft bearing groove.
REMOVE RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
Remove the ring gear sub-assembly from the crankshaft.
Note
Do not forcefully pry the ring gear during removal.
INSPECT ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
| *a | Lock |
| *b | Free |
Make sure that the one-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
If the one-way clutch assembly does not operate normally, replace it.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING (for Manual Transaxle)
Turn the crankshaft bearing by hand and check if it turns smoothly.
If the bearing does not move smoothly and noiselessly, replace the crankshaft bearing.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL (for Manual Transaxle)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
Note
If the snap ring is broken, the ring gear may move out from its original position and result in an oil leak. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm that the snap ring is installed correctly and undamaged when replacing the oil seal.
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft bearing.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL (for CVT)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.