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 assemblyReassembly
1. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO.1
(a) Set the center support bearing assembly No. 1
(front) to the intermediate shaft, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Install a new washer to the intermediate shaft.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the bearing in the correct
direction.
(c ...
Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT LEG SIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 9 clips and remove the rear No. 2
seat leg side garnish sub-assembly.
Remove the 9 clips from the rear No. 2 seat leg side
garnish sub-assembly.
3. ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Apply grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of
the planetary shaft.
(b) Install the 3 planetary gears.
2. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply grease to the plate washer and the armature
shaft.
(b) Install the starter armature to the star ...