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Cylinder Block: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota MR2, 2003 Toyota MR2, and 2002 Toyota MR2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REPLACE CONNECTING ROD BUSHINGS 
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.

      SST 09222-30010

      Fig 1: Pressing Out Piston Pin Bushing
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    2. Align the oil hoses of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
    3. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing. SST 09222-30010
      Fig 2: Aligning Piston Pin Bushing Oil Holes
      G01087898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance between the bushing and piston pin. See INSPECTION .
      Fig 3: Honing Piston Pin Bushing
      G01087899Courtesy 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 Fit
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  2. REPLACE CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL 

    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.
      Fig 5: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
      G01087901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 rear oil seal retainer edge.

      SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 6: Using SST To Reinstall Rear Oil Seal
      G01087902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002