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Cylinder Block: Replacement

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  1. Replace connecting rod bushings  .
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
      1. SST 09222-30010
      2. Fig 1: Pressing Out The Bushing
        G01083889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the oil hoses of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Hole
      G01083890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
      1. SST 09222-30010
    4. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance (See INSPECTION ) between the bushing and piston pin.
      Fig 3: Displaying Pin Hole Grinder
      G01083891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. 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.
      Fig 4: Checking Piston Pin
      G01083892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Replace crankshaft rear oil seal  .
    Fig 5: Replacing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G01083893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the rear oil seal is installed to the cylinder block.

    1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip.
    3. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
    4. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil seal retainer edge.
      1. SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
      2. Fig 6: Tapping In Oil Seal
        G01083894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002