Replacement [04/2013 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.
- SST: 09930-00010
NOTE:- Be sure to use SST with the tapered surface facing the shaft.
- Do not grind the tip of SST with a grinder or other device.
- Completely loosen the staked part of the lock nut when removing it
- Do not damage the threads of the shaft.
- Attach SST.
- SST: 09330-00021
- SST: 09950-30012
- 09955-03040
- Using SST and a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
*a Hold *b Turn - Remove SST.
- Tap the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly with a plastic-faced hammer to remove it.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal from the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
*1 Oil Seal NOTE:Do not damage the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
- Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Coat the lip of a new oil seal with MP grease.
- Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
- SST: 09517-36010
Oil seal drive in depth
0 to 0.3 mm (0 to 0.0118 in.)
*1 Oil Seal - Install the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly.
- Set SST.
- SST: 09330-00021
- SST: 09950-30012
- 09955-03040
*a Hold *b Turn - Using SST and a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install and tighten a new lock nut.
Torque: 135 N*m (1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf)
- Using a chisel and hammer, securely stake the nut.
- INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [04/2013 - ]