Tundra 4WD V8-5.7L (3UR-FE) (2007)
(f)
Remove the oil filter element and O-ring from the oil filter cap.
NOTICE: Be sure to remove the O-ring for the cap by hand, without using any tools, to prevent damage to the cap's O-ring groove.
4. INSTALL OIL FILTER ELEMENT
(a)
Clean the inside of the oil filter cap, its threads and its O-ring groove.
(b) Apply a small amount of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the oil filter cap.
(c)
Set a new oil filter element to the oil filter cap.
(d) Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the installation surface of the engine.
(e)
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring again and temporarily install the oil filter cap.
(f)
Using SST, tighten the oil filter cap.
SST 09228-06501
Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
^ When tightening the oil filter cap, do not remove the oil filter bracket clip.
^ Make sure that the oil filter is installed securely as shown in the illustration.
^ Be careful that the O-ring does not get caught between any surrounding parts.