Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY





a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021





b) Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.
3. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL





a) Using a knife, cut through the oil seal lip.
b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in tape, pry out the oil seal.

NOTICE: After the removal, check if the crankshaft is not damaged. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL





a) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.

NOTICE: Keep the lip free from foreign matter.

b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to tap the oil seal at an angle.
^ Wipe off extra grease from the crankshaft.

5. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY





a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
b) Clean the bolts and bolt holes.
c) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolts.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
d) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.





e) Uniformly install and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 83 Nm (846 kgf-cm, 61 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Do not start the engine for at least an hour after installing.

6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY