PROCEDURE
REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
for 2WD:
for AWD:
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
The part number of the installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool) is 91551-00850 (quantity: 2).
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and the front drive plate spacer.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
| *a | Cut Position |
| *b | Protective Tape |
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.
After removing the rear engine oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.