Removal & Installation (Oil Pump Installed)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove timing belt and crankshaft sprocket. See TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT - 4.3L article. Using a knife, cut seal lip from crankshaft front seal. Carefully pry crankshaft front seal from oil pump body. DO NOT damage sealing surfaces.
- To install, apply grease to sealing lip of crankshaft front seal. Using a hammer and Seal Installer (SST 09316-60011), install NEW crankshaft front oil seal until seal surface is even with oil pump body. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.