Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, and 2014 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley in place and loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Further loosen the bolt until 2 or 3 threads are screwed into the crankshaft.
*a Hold Turn - SST: 09213-70011
- 09213-70020
- SST: 09330-00021
- SST: 09213-70011
- Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and crankshaft pulley.
*a Hold Turn - SST: 09950-50013
- 09951-05010
- 09952-05010
- 09953-05020
- 09954-05021
- SST: 09950-50013
- Remove the pulley set key from the crankshaft.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley in place and loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Further loosen the bolt until 2 or 3 threads are screwed into the crankshaft.
- REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the timing chain case oil seal.
*a Protective Tape *b Cut Position - Using a screwdriver, pry out the timing chain case oil seal.NOTE:
After removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the timing chain case oil seal.