Removal & Installation: Removal
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the RH side front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
- Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
- Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque:
421.7 - 431.5 N.m (43.0 - 44.0 kgf.m, 311.0 - 318.3 lb.ft)
NOTE:
There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
- Install the SSTs (09231-2B100, 09231-3N100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "STARTER ")
- Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.
- Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
- Remove the dust cover (A) on the bottom of the upper oil pan and unfasten the two transaxle mounting bolts (B).
- Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front place of the holder (B) matches with the ring gear (C) tooth pattern.
- Fasten the two transaxle mounting bolts in the original mounted holes.
- Install the SST (09231-3D100, 09231-2W100) using the two mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder securely.
- Remove the front muffler.