Removal

FA20 ENGINE MECHANICAL: REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)

Removal

2. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)

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3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.





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(b) Remove the 8 bolts, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and rear drive plate spacer.





4. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal

5. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal

6. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.





SST : 09960-10010

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(b) Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel sub-assembly.





7. REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE

(a) Remove the No. 1 crankshaft position sensor plate.

8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL

(a) Using a knife, cut through the oil seal lip.









(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the rear engine oil seal.

NOTICE:
After removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.