Remove the battery and battery tray.

Remove the engine cover.

Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

Remove the engine room under cover.

Remove the front muffler.

(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Muffler")

Remove the crankshaft pulley (A).

note

There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.

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Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.

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Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.

1.

Remove the front muffler.

(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Muffler")

2.

Remove the dust cover (A) on the bottom of the upper oil pan and unfasten the two transaxle mounting bolts (B).

3.

Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear (C) teeth.

4.

Fasten the two transaxle mounting bolts in the original mounted holes.

5.

Install the SST (09231-3D100) using the two mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder securely.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Check the idler for excessive oil leakage, abnormal rotation or vibration. Replace if necessary.

Check the belt tensioner for excessive dust, crack, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.

Check the pulleys for vibration in rotation, oil or dust deposit of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.