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Engine Rear Oil Seal (3MZ-FE): Replacement

  1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

      SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021

      Fig 1: Holding Crankshaft With SST
      G03033479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 8 bolts, the rear spacer, the drive plate and the front spacer.
    Fig 2: Removing 8 Bolts, Rear Spacer, Drive Plate And Front Spacer
    G03033480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
    2. 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.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Rear Oil Seal
    G03033481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL 
    1. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
      NOTE: Keep the lip off foreign materials.
    2. 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.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Rear Oil Seal
    G03033482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

      SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021

    2. Clean the bolts and bolt holes.
    3. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolts.

      Adhesive: 

      Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

    4. Install the front spacer, the drive plate and the rear spacer on the crankshaft.
      Fig 5: Holding Crankshaft With SST
      G03033483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. 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.
    Fig 6: Tightening 8 Bolts In Sequence
    G03033484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See  REPLACEMENT  )