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 assemblyDisassembly
1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and
cylinder boot.
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON
(a) Place a shop rug, between the rear disc brake
piston and the disc brake cylinder.
(b) Use compressed air to remove the rear disc brake
piston from the disc brak ...
Brake fluid
Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
Adding fluid
Lift the cover off.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Brake fluid can absorb moisture from t ...
Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page SP-26)
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page EX-8)
5. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZ ...