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Reassembly [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL STUD BOLT 
    NOTE:

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

    1. for 2WD:
      1. Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts as shown in the illustration.
        GTY456371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Timing Chain Cover Sub-assembly *b Cylinder Block Sub-assembly
        *c 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) *d 19 mm (0.748 in.)
        *e 16 mm (0.630 in.) *f 27 mm (1.06 in.)

        Stud Bolt (A) 

        Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf/cm, 35 in.lbf) 

        Stud Bolt (B) 

        Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf/cm, 39 in.lbf) 

    2. for AWD:
      1. Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts as shown in the illustration.
        GTY513414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Timing Chain Cover Sub-assembly *b Oil Pan Sub-assembly
        *c 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) *d 19 mm (0.748 in.)
        *e 16 mm (0.630 in.) *f 27 mm (1.06 in.)

        Stud Bolt (A) 

        Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf/cm, 35 in.lbf) 

        Stud Bolt (B) 

        Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf/cm, 39 in.lbf) 

    3. Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY504637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD *B for AWD
      *a 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) *b 19 mm (0.748 in.)

      Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf/cm, 35 in.lbf) 

    4. Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY518217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      * 1 Cylinder Head Cover Sub-assembly
      *a 19 mm (0.748 in.)
      *b 16 mm (0.630 in.)
      *c 44 mm (1.73 in.)

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL RING PIN 
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the ring pins unless they are being replaced.

    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap in new ring pins to the camshaft housing sub-assemblies.

      Standard Protrusion Height

      2.7 to 3.3 mm (0.106 to 0.130 in.)

      GTY459009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a for Bank 2 *b for Bank 1
      *c Protrusion Height - -
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 STRAIGHT PIN 
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the No. 1 straight pins unless they are being replaced.

    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap in new No. 1 straight pins to the camshaft housing sub-assemblies.

      Standard Protrusion Height

      Item Specified Condition
      Straight pin (A) 7.7 to 8.3 mm (0.303 to 0.327 in.)
      Straight pin (B) 5.7 to 6.3 mm (0.224 to 0.248 in.)
      GTY459910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a for Bank 2 *b for Bank 1
      *c Protrusion Height - -
  4. INSTALL REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL 
    1. Place the rear engine oil seal retainer on wooden blocks.
    2. Using SST, tap in a new engine rear oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear engine oil seal retainer edge.
      GTY465486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Standard Depth
      • SST: 09223-1503009950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100

      Standard Depth

      -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
      • Do not tap in the rear engine oil seal at an angle.
      • Do not tap in the rear engine oil seal more than necessary.
      • Do not deform the rear engine oil seal.
  5. INSTALL REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL RETAINER 
    1. Apply MP grease to the lip of the rear engine oil seal.
    2. Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Seal Packing

      Seal Packing

      Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

      Seal Diameter

      2.2 to 3.2 mm (0.0866 to 0.126 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
      • Install the rear engine oil seal retainer within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes of applying seal packing.
    3. Apply adhesive to the 2 bolts (A).
      GTY469891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Tighten the bolts within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

    4. Install the rear engine oil seal retainer with the 6 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Thoroughly wipe clean any seal packing.
      • Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
  6. INSTALL WATER OUTLET PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the water outlet pipe sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  7. INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. INSTALL NO. 5 ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Install the No. 5 engine wire with the clamp.
  9. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  12. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. INSTALL VALVE STEM CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  14. INSTALL VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  15. INSTALL NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  16. INSTALL NO. 3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  17. INSTALL NO. 4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  18. INSTALL CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  19. INSTALL CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  20. INSTALL CAMSHAFT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  21. INSTALL NO. 2 CAMSHAFT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  22. INSTALL CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  23. INSTALL CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  24. INSTALL NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  25. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  26. INSTALL NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  27. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  28. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER 
    1. Install the No. 1 chain vibration damper with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 22.5 N.m (229 kgf/cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

  29. INSTALL NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER 
    1. Install the 2 No. 2 chain vibration dampers.
  30. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY 
    1. Install the 2 crankshaft timing gear keys to the crankshaft.
  31. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET 
    1. Install the crankshaft timing gear or sprocket to the crankshaft.
  32. INSTALL IDLE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the rotating surface of the No. 1 idle gear shaft.
      GTY511508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Idle Gear Shaft
      *2 No. 2 Idle Gear Shaft
      *3 Idle Sprocket Assembly
      *a Knock Pin
      Apply engine oil
    2. Temporarily install the No. 1 idle gear shaft and idle sprocket assembly with the No. 2 idle gear shaft while aligning the knock pin of the No. 1 idle gear shaft with the knock pin groove of the cylinder block sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the idle sprocket assembly is facing the correct direction.

      HINT: 

      Check that no foreign matter is on the No. 1 idle gear shaft and No. 2 idle gear shaft.

    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the No. 2 idle gear shaft.

      Torque: 60 N.m (612 kgf/cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      After installing the idle sprocket assembly, check that the idle sprocket turns smoothly.

  33. INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the camshaft timing gear on bank 1 and each timing mark on bank 2 and crankshaft are positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY502478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 10° *b Timing Mark
      *c Bank 1 Cylinder Block Center Line - -
    2. Align the mark plates and timing marks as shown in the illustration and install the chain sub-assembly.
      GTY516458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Mark Plate (Orange)
      *b Timing Mark

      HINT: 

      The camshaft mark plates are orange.

    3. Place the chain sub-assembly on the crankshaft.
      GTY102276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the camshaft timing gear assembly on bank 1 counterclockwise to tighten the chain sub-assembly between the banks.
      GTY501402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Chain Sub-assembly between Banks
      *b When Reusing Idle Sprocket Assembly
      *c Mark
      *d Inner Chain Plate
      *e Outer Chain Plate
      NOTE:

      When reusing the idle sprocket, align the chain plate with the mark where the plate had been when tightening the chain sub-assembly between the banks.

    5. Align the mark plate and timing marks as shown in the illustration and install the chain sub-assembly to the crankshaft timing gear or sprocket.
      GTY511117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Mark Plate (Yellow)
      *b Timing Mark

      HINT: 

      The crankshaft mark plate is yellow.

    6. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley set bolt.
    7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to set the timing mark to the bank 1 cylinder bore center line (TDC/compression).
      GTY520097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Timing Mark
      *b Bank 1 Cylinder Bore Center Line (TDC/compression)
      Turn
  34. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER 
    1. Install the chain tensioner slipper.
  35. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the stopper plate clockwise to release the lock, and push the plunger deep into the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
      GTY456673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Pin
      *2 Stopper Plate
      *3 Plunger
      *a Move stopper plate upward
      *b Move stopper plate downward
    2. Turn the stopper plate counterclockwise to set the lock, and insert a pin of 1.27 mm (0.0500 in.) diameter into the hole of the stopper plate.
    3. Install the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    4. Remove the lock pin from the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
  36. INSPECT VALVE TIMING 
    1. Check the camshaft timing marks.
      NOTE:
      • Check each timing mark from a viewpoint directly inline with the center of the camshaft and the timing mark on each camshaft timing gear assembly.
      • If the timing marks are checked from any other viewpoint, the valve timing may appear misaligned.
    2. Check that each camshaft timing mark is positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY516920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Timing Mark *b Viewpoint

      HINT: 

      For the intake camshaft:

      Be sure to check the mark (A) at the point where marks (B), (C), and (D) are positioned in line.

      GTY463506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the marks are checked from any other viewpoint, they cannot be checked correctly.

    3. If the timing marks are not positioned correctly, reinstall the chain sub-assembly.
    4. Remove the crankshaft pulley set bolt.
  37. INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new water pump gasket and the engine water pump assembly with the 7 bolts.

      Torque: 11 N.m (112 kgf/cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

      GTY502999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to replace the 2 bolts (A) with new ones or reuse them after applying adhesive.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

  38. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  39. INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  40. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  41. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL PAN BAFFLE PLATE 
    1. for 2WD:
      1. Temporarily install the No. 1 oil pan baffle plate with the 8 bolts.
        GTY459968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Tighten the 2 bolts (A) shown in the illustration.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      3. Tighten the other 6 bolts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    2. for AWD:
      1. Temporarily install the No. 1 oil pan baffle plate with the 7 bolts.
        GTY457162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Tighten the 2 bolts (A) shown in the illustration.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      3. Tighten the other 5 bolts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  42. INSTALL OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. for 2WD:
      1. Install a new oil strainer gasket and the oil strainer sub-assembly with the 3 nuts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

        GTY104825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. for AWD:
      1. Install a new oil strainer gasket and the oil strainer sub-assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

        GTY460376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut
  43. INSTALL OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install 2 new O-rings.
    2. Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.
      GTY512776Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      *a Seal Packing

      Seal Packing

      Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

      Seal Diameter

      3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Check and clean the bolts and bolt holes.
      • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
      • Install the oil pan sub-assembly within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts and nuts within 15 minutes of applying seal packing.
      • Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
    3. for 2WD:
      1. Install the oil pan sub-assembly and temporarily tighten the 16 bolts and 2 nuts in several steps.
        GTY460585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut

        HINT: 

        STANDARD BOLT:

        Item Length
        Bolt (A) 25 mm (0.984 in.)
        Bolt (B) 45 mm (1.77 in.)
        Bolt (C) 16 mm (0.630 in.)
      2. Tighten the 16 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

        Bolt (A), (B) and Nut 

        Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

        Bolt (C) 

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

        Fig 1: Oil Pan Sub-Assembly (For 2WD) Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
        GTY460586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut
    4. for AWD:
      1. Install the oil pan sub-assembly and temporarily tighten the 16 bolts and 2 nuts in several steps.
        GTY466198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut

        HINT: 

        STANDARD BOLT:

        Item Length
        Bolt (A) 25 mm (0.984 in.)
        Bolt (B) 45 mm (1.77 in.)
        Bolt (C) 93 mm (3.66 in.)
        Bolt (D) 16 mm (0.630 in.)
      2. Tighten the 16 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 2: Oil Pan Sub-Assembly (For AWD) Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
        GTY466197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut

        Bolt (A), (B), (C) and Nut 

        Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

        Bolt (D) 

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  44. INSTALL OIL STRAINER WITH PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Install a new oil strainer gasket and the oil strainer with pipe sub-assembly with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  45. INSTALL NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.
      GTY502394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      *a Seal Packing

      Seal Packing

      Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

      Seal Diameter

      3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Check and clean the bolts and bolt holes.
      • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
      • Install the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts and nuts within 15 minutes of applying seal packing.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
      • Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
    2. for 2WD:
      1. Install the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly and tighten the 15 bolts and 2 nuts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 3: No. 2 Oil Pan Sub-Assembly (For 2WD) Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
        GTY468717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    3. for AWD:
      1. Install the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly and tighten the 14 bolts and 2 nuts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 4: No. 2 Oil Pan Sub-Assembly (For AWD) Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
        GTY465684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Bolt
        Nut

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  46. INSTALL OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG 
    1. Install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.

      Torque: 40 N.m (408 kgf/cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

  47. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET 
    1. Using a cutter, cut off the sealing part of the removed spark plug tube gasket.
      GTY463657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Before cutting off
      *b After cutting off
      Area to be cut off
    2. Using a spark plug tube gasket which has had the sealing part cut off, uniformly press in a new spark plug tube gasket all the way.
      GTY517932Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Spark Plug Tube Gasket without Sealing Part
      *b New Spark Plug Tube Gasket
      *c Claw
      NOTE:
      • Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
      • Do not tap in the spark plug tube gasket at an angle.

      HINT: 

      If a spark plug tube gasket that will be used to install the spark plug tube gasket is deformed, and cannot be positioned on a new spark plug tube gasket, correct the deformation using pliers.

    3. Return the claws of the ventilation baffle plate to their original positions.
  48. POUR ENGINE OIL 

    HINT: 

    Before installing the cylinder head cover sub-assemblies, pour engine oil into the oil holes shown in the illustration until the oil holes are filled with engine oil.

    GTY101239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove any old seal packing and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly or cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
    2. Apply seal packing as shown in the illustration.
      GTY469076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Timing Chain Cover Sub-assembly
      *2 Camshaft Housing Sub-assembly RH
      *a 2.0 to 3.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.)
      *b 5.0 to 10.0 mm (0.197 to 0.394 in.)
      Seal Packing

      Seal Packing

      Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

      NOTE:
      • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
      • Install the cylinder head cover sub-assembly within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes of applying seal packing.
      • Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
    3. Install 3 new gaskets to the camshaft bearing caps.
    4. Install a new cylinder head cover gasket to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
    5. Apply adhesive 1324 to the threads of the 11 bolts indicated by the black arrows in the illustration.
      GTY464147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bolt with cylinder head cover seal washer
      Apply adhesive 1324 to these bolts
      NOTE:

      Tighten the bolts within 3 minutes after applying adhesive.

    6. Install the cylinder head cover sub-assembly with new 2 cylinder head cover seal washers and 14 bolts.

      Bolt A 

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      except Bolt A 

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  50. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove any old seal packing and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the cylinder head LH, timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly or cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.
    2. Apply seal packing as shown in the illustration.
      GTY461469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Timing Chain Cover Sub-assembly
      *2 Camshaft Housing Sub-assembly RH
      *a 2.0 to 3.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.)
      *b 5.0 to 10.0 mm (0.197 to 0.394 in.)
      Seal Packing

      Seal Packing

      Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

      NOTE:
      • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
      • Install the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes of applying seal packing.
      • Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
    3. Install 3 new gaskets to the camshaft bearing caps.
    4. Install a new cylinder head cover gasket LH to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.
    5. Apply adhesive 1324 to the threads of the 10 bolts indicated by the black arrows in the illustration.
      GTY467505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bolt with cylinder head cover seal washer
      Apply adhesive 1324 to these bolts
      NOTE:

      Tighten the bolts within 3 minute after applying adhesive.

    6. Install the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH with the cylinder head cover seal washer and 12 bolts.

      Bolt A 

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      except Bolt A 

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  51. INSTALL REAR WATER BY-PASS JOINT 
    1. Install 2 new water outlet gaskets and a new water outlet pipe O-ring.

      HINT: 

      Apply water to the water outlet pipe O-ring.

    2. Install the rear water by-pass joint with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Make sure that the water outlet pipe O-ring does not get caught between the parts.

  52. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  53. INSTALL WATER INLET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  54. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  55. INSTALL OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Install a new gasket.
    2. Install the oil filter bracket sub-assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

  56. INSTALL OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  57. INSTALL OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  58. INSTALL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  59. INSTALL CYLINDER BLOCK WATER DRAIN COCK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the end of the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Install the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.

      GTY514663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Adhesive
    2. Install the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY465354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a for Bank 1
      *b for Bank 2

      Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf/cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not rotate the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly more than 1 revolution (360°) after tightening the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly to the specified torque.
      • Do not loosen the cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly after setting it to the correct position.
    3. Install the water drain cock plug to each cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly.

      Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

  60. INSTALL TAPER SCREW PLUG 

    HINT: 

    Perform this operation only when a taper screw plug is installed.

    1. Apply adhesive to the taper screw plug.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

    2. Install the taper screw plug to the cylinder block sub-assembly.

      Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

      GTY670956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL PIPE 
    1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on the mesh of the oil control valve filter LH.
      NOTE:

      Do not touch the mesh when installing the oil control valve filter LH.

    2. Install the oil control valve filter LH to the oil pipe union. Install 2 new gaskets and temporarily install the No. 1 oil pipe to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH.
      GTY517303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Oil Pipe Union
      *b Oil Check Valve Bolt
    3. Install a new gasket and temporarily install the No. 1 oil pipe to the cylinder head sub-assembly LH with the oil check valve bolt.
    4. Tighten the oil pipe union on the cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH side.

      Torque: 60 N.m (612 kgf/cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

    5. Tighten the oil check valve bolt on the cylinder head sub-assembly LH side.

      Torque: 60 N.m (612 kgf/cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      If the link that connects the gaskets is broken, remove the connecting link by using nippers or equivalent.

  62. INSTALL NO. 2 OIL PIPE 
    1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on the mesh of the oil control valve filter RH.
      NOTE:

      Do not touch the mesh when installing the oil control valve filter RH.

    2. Install the oil control valve filter RH to the oil pipe union. Install 2 new gaskets and temporarily install the oil pipe to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
      GTY512265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Oil Pipe Union
      *b Oil Check Valve Bolt
    3. Install a new gasket and temporarily install the oil pipe to the cylinder head sub-assembly RH with the oil check valve bolt.
    4. Tighten the oil pipe union on the cylinder head cover sub-assembly side.

      Torque: 60 N.m (612 kgf/cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

    5. Tighten the oil check valve bolt on the cylinder head sub-assembly RH side.

      Torque: 60 N.m (612 kgf/cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      If the link that connects the gaskets is broken, remove the connecting link by using nippers or equivalent.

  63. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  64. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  65. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  66. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  67. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  68. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  69. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  70. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  71. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  72. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  73. INSTALL VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  74. INSTALL PCV VALVE (VENTILATION VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  75. INSTALL SPARK PLUG 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  76. INSTALL RADIATOR CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator cap sub-assembly.
  77. INSTALL OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket.
    2. Install the oil filler cap sub-assembly.
  78. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR SEAL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]