Tacoma 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
ENGINE FRONT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre Runner Drive Type)
a. Remove the 4 bolts and engine under cover.
5. REMOVE FAN SHROUD
6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
7. REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
a. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
b. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
SST 09226-10010
2. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
3. INSTALL FAN SHROUD
4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 inch lbs.)
6. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre Runner Drive Type)
a. Install the engine undercover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
8. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
a. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 inch lbs.)