Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Engine rear oil seal (3MZ-FE)

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See page 40-20 )

2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (See page 40-20 )

3. 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 the front spacer.

4. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

(a) Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.

(b) 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.

5. 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.

6. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021 (b) Clean the bolts and bolt holes.

(c) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolts.

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

(d) 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 shown in the illustration.

Torque: 83 NVm (846 kgfVcm, 61 ftVlbf)

NOTICE: Do not start the engine for at least an hour after installing.

7. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER (4WD TYPE) (See page 40-20 )

8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (2WD TYPE) (See page 40-20 )

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