Removal (from 07/2011)
1NZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL (for Hatchback): REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
Removal (from 07/2011)
2. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Removal (from 07/2011)
3. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal (from 07/2011)
4. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
5. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
(a) Hold the crankshaft with SST.
SST : 09960-10010
09962-01000
09963-01000
(b) Remove the 6 bolts, rear drive plate spacer, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and front drive plate spacer.
6. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
(a) Hold the crankshaft with SST.
SST : 09960-10010
09962-01000
09963-01000
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and flywheel.
7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
(a) Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
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(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the rear engine oil seal.
NOTICE:
After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.