Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(a) The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and certification label, as shown in the illustration.
A: Vehicle Identification Number Plate B: Certification Label
2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER
(a) The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine and the transmission serial number is stamped on the housing as shown in the illustration.
A: 3MZ-FE
B: 2AZ-FE
C: U140E, U151E, U151F, U241E
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 t ...