Front Crankshaft Oil Seal -- Removal |
1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Remove the radiator cap.
- CAUTION:
- Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and radiator drain cock plug to drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Text in Illustration *1 Radiator Cap *2 Radiator Reservoir *3 Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
Disconnect the radiator hose inlet from the radiator.
4. REMOVE AIR PUMP INLET |
5. REMOVE FAN SHROUD |
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Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
Remove the fan and generator V belt (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YMP01PX_01_0001.html).
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the fan shroud together with the fluid coupling fan.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the engine water pump.
6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY |
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Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
Text in Illustration *1 Timing Mark *2 Groove
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear and sprocket are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 bearing cap, as shown in the illustration.
Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.
- SST
- 09213-54015(91651-60855)
09330-00021
Text in Illustration *a Loosen *b Hold
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Using SST, remove the pulley bolt and pulley.
- SST
- 09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05010,09954-05021)
Text in Illustration *a Loosen *b Hold
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7. REMOVE FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL |
Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape - NOTICE:
- Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
- Check the crankshaft for damage after removing the oil seal. If the crankshaft is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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