PILOT BEARING INSPECTION [G66M-R]

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1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

3.  Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (LF, L5)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

4.  Remove the battery and battery tray. (MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

5.  Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

6.  Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.

7.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Exhaust manifold bracket

(2)  Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

(3)  Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)(See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

8.  Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R].)

9.  Remove the manual transaxle.(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R (EXCEPT MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)].)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R (MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)].)

10.  Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction.

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•  If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.  Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R].)

Note

•  If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION' and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)