Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

Engine. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
4Gr-Fse Engine Mechanical. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

  2. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

  3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

  4. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

Engine Front Oil Seal -- Removal



1. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HINT:
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2. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.4Gr-Fse Engine Mechanical.Engine.Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

  1. While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.



3. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.4Gr-Fse Engine Mechanical.Engine.Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

  1. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05021)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.4Gr-Fse Engine Mechanical.Engine.Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

  1. Tighten the pulley bolt to 2 or 3 threads of the crankshaft.

  1. Using SST, remove the pulley bolt and pulley.

    SST
    09213-70011(09213-70020)
    09330-00021
    HINT:
    Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST (center bolt) prior to use.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the pulley set key of the key groove.



4. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.4Gr-Fse Engine Mechanical.Engine.Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

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

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    NOTICE:
    After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.