RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Removal
2AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
(a) Remove the engine and transaxle See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal.
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(a) for 2WD:
Remove the automatic transaxle See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal.
(b) for 4WD:
Remove the automatic transaxle .
4. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
SST: 09213-54015
SST: 91551-80650
SST: 09330-00021
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, front drive plate spacer, drive plate and rear drive plate spacer.
5. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
(a) Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.