Repair Procedure B

REPAIR PROCEDURE B - REPLACE THE 24-MM BOLT ON THE TRANSMISSION END OF THE ENGINE

NOTE:
Because it is difficult to determine if the transmission end crankshaft oil seal or the sealing bolt is causing the leak, replace both parts.

1. M/T models: Remove the transmission.

^ Refer to page 13-7 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords TRANS REMOV and select Manual Transmission Removal from the list.

A/T models: Remove the transmission.

^ Refer to page 14-236 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords TRANS REMOV and select Automatic Transmission Removal from the list.

2. M/T models: Remove the pressure plate, the clutch disc, and the flywheel.

^ Refer to page 12-17 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords PRESS PLATE and select Clutch Replacement from the list.

A/T models: Remove the drive plate.

^ Refer to page 14-256 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords DRIVE PLATE and select Drive Plate Removal and Installation from the list.

3. Remove the transmission end crankshaft oil seal:

^ If you can see the leak, mark the location with a paint marker before removing the seal.

^ Remove the seal:

- Use a hammer to firmly tap a small, 4 x 20-mm Phillips-head sheet metal screw into the metal part of the seal. If you marked the leak location, make sure you tap the screw into the seal directly across from the paint mark.

- Use a cordless screwdriver or another suitable tool to firmly drive the screw into the oil seal so it won't come out.





- Use a pair of diagonal cutters to grip the screw under its head. While carefully prying up with the cutters, grab the screw with your other hand and gently pull out the seal.

- Slip the seal (with the screw attached) into a resealable plastic bag. Avoid touching any surfaces that may have contamination on them.

- Tag the plastic bag, and set it on the warranty parts shelf.

4. Clean the oil off the engine.

5. Install a new transmission end crankshaft oil seal:

^ Refer to page 7-33 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter the keywords TRANS SEAL and select Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - in car from the list.

6. Remove the 24-mm sealing bolt and its washer.

7. Clean the sealer out of the block threads by running a pick tool or a to3thbrush along the threads.

NOTE:
Pull any material from the threads out of the engine block. Do not push it in.

8. Coat the sealing surface on the engine block with clean engine oil.

9. Install a new sealing bolt and washer. Torque the sealing bolt to 54 N.m (40 lb-ft).

10. Reinstall the transmission:

^ Refer to page 13-13 (M/T models), or 14-246 (A/T models) of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords TRANS INSTALL, and select Manual Transmission Installation (M/T models) or Automatic Transmission Installation (A/T models) from the list.