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Timing Chain: Replacement

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  1. REPLACE CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL 

    HINT:

    NOTE: There are 2 methods ( a and ( b to replace the oil seal.
    1. If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block.
      1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, tap out the oil seal.
        Fig 1: Using Screwdriver To Remove Oil Seal
        G01087674Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

        SST 09309-37010

      3. Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
        Fig 2: Tapping In New Oil Seal Using SST (Cover Removed)
        G01087675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. If the timing chain cover is installed to the cylinder block.
      1. Using SST, remove the oil seal.

        SST 09308-10010

        Fig 3: Using SST To Remove Oil Seal From Front Cover
        G01087676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

        SST 09309-37010

        Fig 4: Tapping In New Oil Seal Using SST (Cover Installed)
        G01087677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REPLACE DRIVE BELT IDLER BEARING 
    1. Mount the drive belt idler in a vice, and remove the bolt, washer and pulley.
      Fig 5: Removing Idler Bolt, Washer And Pulley
      G01087678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, press out the bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 6: Pressing Out Bearing From Idler Pulley
      G01087679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00390), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

      Fig 7: Pressing In New Idler Bearing
      G01087680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Mount the drive belt idler in a vice, and reinstall the pulley with the washer and bolt.
      Fig 8: Reinstalling Pulley
      G01087681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: Be careful of the installation direction of pulley and washer.
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