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Oil Seal (Extension Housing) Replacement

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  1. Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent.
  2. Remove the tunnel member.
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  3. Disconnect the HO2S harness bracket from the TWC. (See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  4. Disconnect the TWC from the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  5. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the illustration.
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  6. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Using a plastic hammer and slab of wood, tap the extension dust deflector to remove it.
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    CAUTION:
    • Do not to damage the extension dust deflector.
    • Do not to damage the extension housing.
  8. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the extension housing shroud.
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  9. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the oil seal (extension housing).
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  10. Using the SSTs and a hammer, install the new oil seal to the extension housing.
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  11. Coat the oil seal lip with grease.
  12. Using the SSTs and a hammer, install the new extension housing shroud to the extension housing.
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  13. Using a plastic hammer and slab of wood, install the extension dust deflector to the extension housing.
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  14. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Connect the TWC to the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  16. Connect the HO2S harness bracket to the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  17. Install the tunnel member.
    Fig 1: Tunnel Member Bolts With Torque Specification
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  18. Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)