Removal [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure
- REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
*a Protective Tape *b Cut Position - Using a screwdriver, pry out the rear engine oil seal.NOTE:
- Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or crankshaft.
- After the removal, check that the crankshaft is not damaged. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the rear engine oil seal.