Removal
Remove transaxle. See appropriate article in CLUTCHES or TRANSMISSION SERVICING. Remove flywheel (M/T) or drive plate (A/T). Remove oil seal case from rear of cylinder block. If necessary, remove oil pan. Remove oil seal from seal case. On 1.6L engines, an oil separator plate is located behind oil seal in oil seal case.
| CAUTION | On 1.6L engines, ensure oil separator plate is installed with oil hole located toward oil pan sealing area, at bottom of oil seal case. |
- On 1.6L engines, install oil separator plate into oil seal case. Oil hole in oil separator plate should be located at bottom of oil seal case, toward oil pan sealing surface.
- Install seal in oil seal case until it bottoms. On 1.5L engines, use Seal Installer (09231-21000 for Precis and MD998011 for all others). On 1.6L engines, use Seal Installer (MD998376). Install oil seal case with new gasket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Drain cooling system. Disconnect battery. Remove necessary coolant hoses. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT . Remove pump mounting bolts. Note bolt lengths and locations. Remove alternator brace and water pump.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use new gasket and "O" ring. Install "O" ring onto coolant pipe, and apply water to "O" ring. DO NOT apply grease or oil to "O" ring. Install bolts into original locations.