Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
for UA80E: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
for UA80F: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
- SST: 09213-70011
- 09213-70020
- SST: 09330-00021
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- Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and the No. 1 crankshaft position sensor plate.
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- REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
- Using a knife, cut through the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
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Protective Tape |
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Cut Position |
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.