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 .
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
(a) Remove the automatic transaxle assembly Removal.
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.