REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to TM-301, "Exploded View" (CVT models) or TM-84, "MR16DDT : Exploded View" (M/T models).

2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-29, "EXCEPT FOR K9K : Exploded View".

3. Remove drive plate (CVT models) or flywheel (M/T models). Refer to EM-103, "Exploded View".

4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply the liquid gasket lightly to entire outside area of new rear oil seal.

Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.

A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside

• Press-fit rear oil seal with a suitable drift (A) outer diameter 115 mm (4.53 in) and inner diameter 90 mm (3.54 in).

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.

• Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.

• Never touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.

• Press in rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown in the figure.

A : Rear end surface of cylinder block

3. Install in the reverse order of removal, for the rest of parts.