Removal and Installation

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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the passenger front tire.
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

46.1 ~ 51.9 N.m (4.7 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.9 ~ 38.3 lb-ft) + [78° ~ 82°]

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Damper Pulley
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NOTE: Do not press the pulley or apply the excessive force to prevent the rubber part from being deformed.

Information

There are two methods to hold the ring gear when removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
- Install the SST (09231-2B100, 09231-3N100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.
  
  Fig 2: Holding Ring Gear
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- Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the ring gear after removing the service cover.
1. Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A) and the service cover (B) on the bottom of the lower crankcase.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bolt And Service Cover On Bottom Of Lower Crankcase
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2. Adjust the length of the holder (A) so that the grooves of the holder puts into the ring gears (B) at the closest position.
3. Adjust the angle and length of the links (C) so that the two transaxle mounting bolts can be fastened into the original mounted holes.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Angle And Length Of Links Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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4. Install the SST using the two transaxle mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.
  
  Fig 5: Installing SST Using Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.