LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Toyota >> 2019 >> Sienna SE, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 14 (Engine Mechanical [2GR-FE] (Service Information)) >> Camshaft >> Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016] >> Procedure

Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3

  4. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER 

    See step  2

  6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  7. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  8. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  9. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  15

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER 

    See step  16

  11. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  18

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    See step  19

  14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL PIPE 

    See step  8

  16. REMOVE OIL PIPE 

    See step  9

  17. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 

    See step  4

  18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 

    See step  17

  19. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING 

    See step  18

  20. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1) 

    See step  20

  21. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Bank 2) 

    See step  21

  22. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  22

  23. REMOVE OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  23

  24. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  24

  25. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  26. REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  27. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION 

    See step  31

  28. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  32

  29. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER 

    See step  33

  30. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  34

  31. REMOVE IDLE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY 

    See step  35

  32. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 1) 
    1. While raising the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.
      GTY731464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Pin
      *2 Plunger
      *a Push
    2. Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the flange bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly RH.
      GTY586104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09922-10010 
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with SST.
      • Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear assembly together with the No. 2 chain.
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.
      GTY136423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1) 
    1. Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY304571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Knock Pin
      *a Front View
    2. Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Loosening Sequence (For Bank 1) (1 Of 2)
      GTY698363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Uniformly loosen and remove the 12 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Loosening Sequence (For Bank 1) (2 Of 2)
      GTY739426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level.

    4. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
  35. REMOVE CAMSHAFT 
    1. Remove the camshaft.
  36. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT 
    1. Remove the No. 2 camshaft.
  37. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH with a screwdriver.
      GTY300633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  38. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 2) 
    1. While pushing down the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.
      GTY725918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Pin
      *2 Plunger
      *a Push
    2. Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the flange bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly LH.
      GTY732518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09922-10010 
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with SST.
      • Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear together with the No. 2 chain.
  39. REMOVE NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.
      GTY145648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2) 
    1. Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration.
      GTY296333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Knock Pin
      *a Front View
    2. Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Loosening Sequence (For Bank 2) (1 Of 2)
      GTY696472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Uniformly loosen and remove the 13 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Camshaft Bearing Cap Loosening Sequence (For Bank 2) (2 Of 2)
      GTY714854Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level.

    4. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
  41. REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT 
    1. Remove the No. 3 camshaft.
  42. REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT 
    1. Remove the No. 4 camshaft.
  43. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH with a screwdriver.
      GTY709234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals