Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling and rough movement.

Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear.
Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent O-ring damage.
Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
Install the conical spring washer and the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.
Replace the locknut and the conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission.
Check the axial clearance of 3rd gear.
Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNAA100
Remove the transmission.
M/T model
A/T model ...
Stator Test
Check that there is continuity between each lead (A):
If there is continuity, go to step
24.
If there is no continuity, replace the stator.
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Disassembly
Compress the damper spring, then remove the nut (A) while holding the
damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more
than necessary to remove the nut.
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