Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
3Zr-Fae Engine Mechanical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  2. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  3. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

  4. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  5. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  6. REMOVE ORIFICE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE TUBE (for Manual Transaxle)

  7. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER TO ACCUMULATOR TUBE (for Manual Transaxle)

  8. REMOVE CLUTCH ORIFICE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  9. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  10. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE WITH BEARING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  11. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  12. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

  13. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal -- Removal


NOTICE:
for Manual Transaxle:
When the transaxle is removed, be sure to use a new clutch release with bearing cylinder and new installation bolts. Removal of the transaxle allows the compressed clutch release with bearing cylinder to return to its original position, and dust could damage the seal of the clutch release with bearing cylinder, possibly causing clutch fluid leaks.


1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXM003X.html).



2. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  1. for 2WD:
    Remove the manual transaxle assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3W02LX.html).

  1. for 4WD:
    Remove the manual transaxle assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3W02WX.html).



3. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

  1. Remove the continuously variable transaxle assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000192D01ZX.html).



4. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Mechanical.Engine.Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the clutch cover assembly and flywheel sub-assembly.

    Text in Illustration
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    		Matchmark

  1. Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time in the order shown in the illustration until the spring tension is released.

  1. Remove the set bolts and pull off the clutch cover assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not drop the clutch disc assembly.


5. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


6. REMOVE ORIFICE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE TUBE (for Manual Transaxle)


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the orifice to flexible hose tube from the clutch orifice assembly.

  1. Remove the bolt and orifice to flexible hose tube.



7. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER TO ACCUMULATOR TUBE (for Manual Transaxle)


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a union nut wrench, remove the clutch release cylinder to accumulator tube.



8. REMOVE CLUTCH ORIFICE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and clutch orifice assembly.



9. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the clutch release bleeder sub-assembly from the clutch release cylinder to bleeder tube.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and clutch release bleeder sub-assembly from the manual transaxle assembly.



10. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE WITH BEARING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the clutch tube boot from the manual transaxle assembly.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly and clutch release cylinder to bleeder tube.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a union nut wrench, remove the clutch release cylinder to bleeder tube from the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly.



11. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Mechanical.Engine.Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal

  1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

    SST
    09330-00021
    09213-58014(91551-80840)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.



12. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Mechanical.Engine.Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal

  1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

    SST
    09330-00021
    09213-58014(91551-80840)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.



13. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.3Zr-Fae Engine Mechanical.Engine.Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal

  1. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.

    Text in Illustration
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    		Cut Position
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    		Protective Tape

  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
    2. After removing the oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.