REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

  1. Remove the continuously variable transaxle assembly (Click here).



2. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  1. Remove the clutch disc assembly (Click here).



3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)


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  1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

    SST
    09960-10010   (09962-01000, 09963-01000)



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  1. Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and the front drive plate spacer.



4. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

    SST
    09960-10010   (09962-01000, 09963-01000)



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  1. Remove the 8 bolts, the rear flywheel plate spacer, the flywheel and the front flywheel plate spacer.



5. REMOVE INNER OIL SEAL (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the inner oil seal.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Protective Tape
    *a
    		Cut Position
    *b
    		Pry Out

  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the inner oil seal.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the one-way clutch assembly.



6. REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Turn the one-way clutch assembly counterclockwise while removing it.



7. REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH O-RING (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Remove the one-way clutch O-ring from the crankshaft.



8. INSPECT RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  1. Visually check the one-way clutch assembly installation surface for damage, deformation, and cracks.

  1. Check that the snap ring is not broken and fits correctly into the crankshaft bearing groove.



9. REMOVE RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.



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  1. Remove the ring gear sub-assembly from the crankshaft.

    NOTICE:
    Do not forcefully pry the ring gear during removal.



10. INSPECT ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Make sure that the one-way clutch assembly turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Lock
    *b
    		Free
    If the one-way clutch assembly does not operate normally, replace it.



11. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT BEARING (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Turn the crankshaft bearing by hand and check if it turns smoothly.
    If the bearing does not move smoothly and noiselessly, replace the crankshaft bearing.



12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Protective Tape

    NOTICE:
    1. If the snap ring is broken, the ring gear may move out from its original position and result in an oil leak. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm that the snap ring is installed correctly and undamaged when replacing the oil seal.
    2. Be careful not to damage the crankshaft bearing.



13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL (for CVT)


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  1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Protective Tape
    *a
    		Cut Position

  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.