REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (See page 40-12 )
HINT: Remove and install the transaxle after removing the engine assy w/ transaxle.
2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY
(a) Using SST, fix 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 through the oil seal lip.
(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE: After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
(a) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE: Wipe off extra grease from the crankshaft.
5. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY
(a) Using SST, fix the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
(b) Clean the bolt and the bolt hole.
(c) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND or equivalent (d) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer with the 8 bolts. Uniformly tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 98 NVm (1,000 kgfVcm, 72 ftVlbf)
6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (See page 40-12 )
All-wheel drive lock
switch
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed
to the rear wheels to the maximum
extent possible in
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