Introduction

Engine rear oil seal (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE)

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
03060901201508361N·mlb·ft
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REPLACEMENT
  1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB−ASSY

a. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

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

b. Remove the 8 bolts, the rear spacer, the drive plate and

b. Remove the 8 bolts, the rear spacer, the drive plate and the front spacer.

3. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
3. 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.

NOTICE: After the removal, check if the crankshaft is not damaged.

If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400−grit sandpaper. Remove engine rear oil seal
Remove engine rear oil seal
4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

a. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.

NOTICE: Keep the lip off foreign materials.

b. 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)

NOTICE:
  • Be careful not to tap the oil seal at an angle.
  • Wipe off extra grease from the crankshaft.
Install engine rear oil seal Install engine rear oil seal 5. 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.

    e. Uniformly install and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence

e. Uniformly install and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque: 83 N·m NOTICE: Do not start the engine for at least an hour after installing.
6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY

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