Removal [09/2018 - 10/2020]: Procedure
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2019 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSFER (for AWD)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2019 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
*a Protective Tape *b Cut Position Using a knife, cut through the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the rear engine oil seal.NOTE:
After removal, check the crankshaft for damage.
If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.