Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
See step 11 [08/2015 - 10/2016], or see step 11 [10/2016 - 09/2020], or see step 11 [09/2020 - ]
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]

REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley assembly.

SST: 09213-5401509330-00021

HINT:

Part number of installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool): 91551-80650 (quantity: 2)

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Remove the 8 bolts, rear drive plate spacer, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and front drive plate spacer.

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REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL

Using a knife, cut off the lip of the rear engine oil seal.

*a	Cut Position
*b	Protective Tape

Using a screwdriver, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
NOTE:
- Do not damage the surface of the rear engine oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
- After removing the rear engine oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.