PROCEDURE
REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Note
Be careful not to apply excess force to the transmission input damper assembly when removing or installing the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly. If excess force is applied, the transmission input damper assembly may be damaged, or its splines may become misaligned.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft damper sub-assembly.
Remove the 6 bolts and transmission input damper assembly from the flywheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft damper sub-assembly.
Remove the 6 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
Wrap the screwdriver tip with protective tape before use.
After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.