Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
ENGINE REAR OIL SEALREPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
b. Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.
3. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
b. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped in tape, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE: After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Apply multi-purpose grease to a new oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Keep the lip free of foreign materials.
b. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its sur face is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to tap the oil seal at an angle.
^ Wipe off extra grease on the crankshaft.
5. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
b. Clean the 8 bolts and 8 bolt holes.
c. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 8 bolts.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
d. Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
e. Using several steps, install and tighten the 8 bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 83 Nm (846 kgf-cm, 61 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installing.
6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY