Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
See REMOVAL .
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
HINT:
See REMOVAL for C59.
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
HINT:
See REMOVAL for U341E.
- REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-58013, 09330-00021
NOTE: Check the SST installation positions when installing them to prevent the SST fixing bolts from coming into contact with the timing chain cover sub-assembly. - Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-58013, 09330-00021
NOTE: Check the SST installation positions when installing them to prevent the SST fixing bolts from coming into contact with the timing chain cover sub-assembly. - Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
NOTE: After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.