Removal And Installation: Removal

Remove transmission assembly. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (2WD models) or EXPLODED VIEW (AWD models).
Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on the crankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate And Match Mark
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Remove drive plate as par the following procedure.
1. Set the ring gear stopper [SST: KV10120100 (J-47245)] (A) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Locking Drive Plate
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2. Loosen the bolts diagonally, and then pull drive plate with both hands to remove it.
  CAUTION:
  - Never disassemble them.
  - Never place them with signal plate facing down.
  - When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch them.
  - Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents them from becoming magnetized.
  - Take care not to damage the periphery of the sensing area.
  - Any dropped drive plate shall not be used. (The drive plate to which the sensing area shall not be placed on the floor.)
  - Never touch drive plate with bare hands. Always use urethane coating gloves or skin gloves when removing these parts.
  - Never use torn glove.
Remove pilot converter (1) using the pilot bushing puller (commercial service tool) (A), if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Pilot Converter Using Pilot Bushing Puller
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