Components

Removal
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
HINT:
See page AX-163.
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
HINT: See page AX-167.
3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUBASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-70011 (09213-70020), 09330-00021

(b) Remove the 8 bolts, front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer.
4. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

(a) Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

(a) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07150) Oil seal tap in depth: -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.020 to 0.020 in.)
2. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUBASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-70011 (09213-70020), 09330-00021

(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolt end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
(1) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
(2) Install and tighten the 8 mounting bolts uniformly in several steps.
Torque: 83 N*m (850 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf)

3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
HINT:
See page AX-166.
4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
HINT:
See page AX-167.
Engine front oil seal
Engine assemblyRemoval
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TA ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON
(a) Check the brake cylinder bore and rear disc brake
piston for rust or scoring.
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
(a) Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.
Standard thickness:
11.0mm (0.433 in.)
Minimum thickness:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. INS ...
Removal
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER NO. 1 FINISH PANEL
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER NO. 2
FINISH PANEL
3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE POWER POINT SOCKET A ...