Engine Rear Oil Seal (3MZ-FE): Replacement
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (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, the rear spacer, the drive plate and the 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 its tip wrapped in tape, pry out the oil seal.
NOTE: After the removal, check if the crankshaft is not damaged. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper. - INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
- Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.NOTE: Keep the lip off 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 from the crankshaft.
- Apply MP 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 bolts and bolt holes.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolts.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Install the front spacer, the drive plate and the rear spacer on the crankshaft.
- Uniformly install and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 83 N.m (846 kgf.cm, 61 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Do not start the engine for at least an hour after installing.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See REPLACEMENT )