Engine Unit: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REPLACE CONNECTING ROD SMALL END BUSH
- Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
SST 09222-30010
- Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
- Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
SST 09222-30010
- Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bush to obtain the standard clearance between the bush and piston pin.
- Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature.
- Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.
- Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
- REPLACE OIL PUMP SEAL
- Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the oil seal.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil pump body. - Using SST and a hammer, tap In a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil pump body edge.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
- Apply MP grease to the oil seal.
- Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the oil seal.
- REPLACE CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
- Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
- Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-56010
- Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
- REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET
- Bend the 4 ventilation case claws installed on the cylinder head cover to an angle of 90° or more.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the gasket.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head cover. - Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the upper edge of the cylinder head cover.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240, 09951-00440, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTE: Be careful of the installation direction. - Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the gasket.
- Return the 4 ventilation case claws to their original positions.