Engine Rear Oil Seal (3MZ-FE): Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
- Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
- Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
- Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped in tape, pry out the oil seal.NOTE: After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
- INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
- Apply multi-purpose grease to a new oil seal lip.NOTE: Keep the lip free of foreign materials.
- Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTE:- Be careful not to tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Wipe off extra grease on the crankshaft.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to a new oil seal lip.
- INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
- Clean the 8 bolts and 8 bolt holes.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 8 bolts.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
- Using several steps, install and tighten the 8 bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 83 N.m (846 kgf.cm, 61 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installing.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )