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2A-24 Chapter 2 Part A Four-cylinder engines 15.5 Match-mark the position of the driveplate and backing plate 15.6 Remove the driveplate from the crankshaft to the crankshaft and using an appropriate tool to hold the driveplate, remove the bolts 2 Remove the transaxle assembly (see Chapter 7). On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, now is a good time to check/replace the modular clutch assembly To ensure correct alignment during rein- stallation, match-mark the driveplate and Remove the bolts that secure the fly- wheel or driveplate to the crankshaft (see illustration). A special tool is available a most wedge a screwdriver in the starter ring gear Remove the driveplate from the crankshaft (see illustration). 7 Clean the driveplate to remove any grease and oil. Inspect it for cracks, distortion Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the driveplate and the crankshaft. If the crankshaft rear main seal is leak- ing, replace it before reinstalling the drive- Installation 10 Position the driveplate and backing plate against the crankshaft. Align the previ- Hold the driveplate with the special holding tool, or wedge a screwdriver in the li sted in this Chapter's Specifications. 12 The remaining installation steps are the reverse of the removal. 16 Rear main oil seal - replacement Refer to illustrations 16.3 and 16.5 The one-piece rear main oil seal is pressed into a bore machined into the rear Remove the transaxle, modular clutch assembly (if equipped) and driveplate (see Note: Observe that the oil seal is installed flush with the outer surface of the 16.3 Using a 3/16 inch flat blade screwdriver, very carefully pry the crankshaft rear main seal out of it's bore - DO NOT nick or scratch the sealing surfaces on the crankshaft or seal bore 16.5 Position the new seal with the words THIS SIDE OUT facing away from the rear of the engine. Install this seal DRY! DO NOT lubricate! Gently and evenly drive the seal into the cylinder block until it is FLUSH with the outer surface of the block. DO NOT drive it past flush or there will be an oil leak - the seal must be FLUSH! |