Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove the following parts:
- Engine undercover with power tool.
- Drive belts: Refer to Exploded View .
- Cooling fan assembly: Refer to Exploded View .
- Suspension member stay (2WD models): Refer to Exploded View .
- Front cross bar (AWD models): Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove crankshaft pulley as per the following:
- Remove rear plate cover. Refer to Exploded View (2WD models) or Exploded View (AWD models).
- Set the ring gear stopper [SST: KV10119200 (J-49277)] (A) as shown in the figure, below.
: Engine front
- Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.CAUTION: Never remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crankshaft pulley from dropping.
- Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.