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Reassembly [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE 

    HINT: 

    When using a new cylinder head LH, the spark plug tubes must be replaced.

    1. Apply adhesive to a new spark plug tube as shown in the illustration.
      GTY803397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 9.0 to 15.0 mm (0.354 to 0.591 in.)
      *b Application Width

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent.

      Standard Application Width

      1.0 to 3.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.118 in.)

      NOTE:

      Install the spark plug tube within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

    2. Using a hammer and wooden block, tap in the 3 spark plug tubes to the specified protrusion height.
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      *a Protrusion Height
      *b Cylinder Head LH Top Surface

      Standard Protrusion Height

      75.1 to 76.1 mm (2.96 to 3.00 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Do not tap in the spark plug tube more than specified.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation.
      • Be careful not to deform the spark plug tubes.
      • Be careful not to let adhesive drip into the cylinder head LH.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 
    1. Apply adhesive to the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Install the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install 4 new water hole gaskets and the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs.

      Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 
    1. Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, install 2 new cylinder head screw plug gaskets and the 2 No. 2 straight screw plugs.

      Torque: 80 N.m (816 kgf/cm, 59 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL NO. 3 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 
    1. Apply adhesive to the 8 No. 3 straight screw plugs.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Install the 8 No. 3 straight screw plugs within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install 8 new cylinder head screw plug gaskets and the 8 No. 3 straight screw plugs.

      Torque: 65 N.m (663 kgf/cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

  5. INSTALL UNION 
    1. Apply adhesive to the 2 unions.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Install the 2 unions within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

    2. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the 2 unions as shown in the illustration.
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      *A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2
      *a 55 mm (2.17 in.) *b 30 mm (1.18 in.)

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 14.7 N.m (150 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
        GTY789250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

        Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 20 mm (0.787 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.)): 13.8 N.m (141 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  6. INSTALL VALVE SPRING SEAT 
    1. Install the 12 valve spring seats to the cylinder head LH.
  7. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to 6 new intake valve stem oil seal.
      GTY783904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Gray
      *b Black
      *c Intake Side
      *d Exhaust Side
      NOTE:

      Make sure to install each valve stem oil seal to the correct side. Installing an intake valve stem oil seal to the exhaust side or installing an exhaust valve stem oil seal to the intake side can cause installation problems later.

      HINT: 

      The intake valve stem oil seals are gray and the exhaust valve stem oil seals are black.

    2. Using SST, push in the 6 intake valve stem oil seals to the intake valve guide bushes.
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      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      • SST: 09201-41020 
      NOTE:
      • Failure to use SST will cause the intake valve stem oil seal to be damaged or improperly seated.
      • Do not push in the intake valve stem oil seal at an angle.
  8. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE STEM OIL SEAL 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the intake side.

  9. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE 
    1. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the exhaust valve shown in the illustration.
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      *a 40 mm (1.57 in.) or more
    2. Install the 6 exhaust valves, 6 inner compression springs and 6 valve spring retainers to the cylinder head LH.
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    3. Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the inner compression springs and install the 6 valve spring retainer locks to the valve spring retainers.
      • SST: 09202-70020 
        1. 09202-01010
        2. 09202-01020
      • SST: 09202-00021 
      GTY732200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the valve stem tip.
      • Be careful not to damage the valve spring retainer.
  10. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE 
    1. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the intake valve shown in the illustration.
      GTY808139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 40 mm (1.57 in.) or more
    2. Install the 6 intake valves, 6 inner compression springs and 6 valve spring retainers to the cylinder head LH.
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    3. Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the inner compression springs and install the 6 valve spring retainer locks to the valve spring retainers.
      • SST: 09202-70020 
        1. 09202-01010
        2. 09202-01020
      • SST: 09202-00021 
      GTY779352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the valve stem tip.
      • Be careful not to damage the valve spring retainer.