Removal

2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

HINT
See the steps from "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle" through "Remove Automatic Transaxle Assembly" .

2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

HINT
See the steps from "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle" through "Remove Automatic Transaxle Assembly" Removal.

3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.





SST : 09213-70011

09213-70020

SST : 09330-00021

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





4. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

(a) Using a knife, cut off the engine rear oil seal lip.





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(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the engine rear oil seal.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.