2Az-fe engine mechanical

Replacement

21steps
~156min
5/5difficulty
6special tools
Done 0 of 21
  1. Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Hint:

There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.

  1. If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block:
  2. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
  3. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
    Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal

Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
Sst 09223-22010
Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal

Notice:

Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

  1. If the timing chain cover oil seal is installed to the cylinder block:
  2. Remove the fan and generator v belt (see page em-6).
  3. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page em- 25).
  4. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
  5. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
Notice:

After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal

  1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
Sst 09223-22010
Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal

Notice:

Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

  1. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page em-38).
  2. Install the fan and generator v belt (see page em-7).
  3. Replace engine rear oil seal
    Toyota RAV4. Replace engine rear oil seal

  1. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
  2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
Notice:

After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

  1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

Toyota RAV4. Replace engine rear oil seal

  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
Sst 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100) Notice:
  • Wipe any extra grease off the crankshaft.
  • Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
  1. Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)
Notice:

If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.

  1. Remove the 8 stud bolts.
  2. Install the 8 stud bolts into the cylinder block.
Torque
Toyota RAV4. Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)

  1. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)
Notice:

If water leaks from the tight plug or the plug corrodes, replace it.

  1. Remove the 2 tight plugs from the engine front and rear side.
  2. Apply adhesive around new tight plugs.
Adhesive: Toyota genuine adhesive 1342, three bond 1342 or equivalent
Toyota RAV4. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)

  1. Using sst, install the 2 tight plugs.
Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00200), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) Standard depth
Toyota RAV4. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)

  1. Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:

It is not necessary to remove with head pin unless it is being replaced.

  1. Remove the 12 ring pins.
  2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 12 new ring pins.
Standard protrusion height
Toyota RAV4. Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)

  1. Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:

It is not necessary to remove with straight pin unless it is being replaced.

  1. Remove the 8 straight pins.
  2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 8 new straight pins.
Standard protrusion height
Toyota RAV4. Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)

Test yourself

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