Removal

1AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
(a) Remove the engine assembly with transaxle Removal.
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
(a) Remove the automatic transaxle assembly Removal.
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
(a) Remove the automatic transaxle assembly .
4. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
SST: 09213-54015
SST: 91551-80650
SST: 09330-00021





(b) Remove the 8 bolts, front drive plate spacer, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and rear drive plate spacer.
5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL





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

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(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTICE: Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.