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G35M-R, G66M-R




PILOT BEARING INSPECTION [G35M-R, G66M-R]

1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

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

6. Remove the following parts:
a. Exhaust manifold bracket Service and Repair

b. Front splash shield Splash Shield Removal/Installation

c. Aerodynamic under cover No.2 Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation

d. Starter Removal and Replacement

7. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35M-R] Transaxle Oil Replacement [G66M-R]

8. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G35M-R] Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G66M-R]

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






- If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing. Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [G35M-R, G66M-R]