Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2001)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY [30500 / 98-45]
HINT: Remove and install the transaxle assembly after removing the engine assy w/ transaxle.
2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY [32101 / 98-46]
a. Fix the crankshaft with SST
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
b. Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.
3. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL [11401L / 98-7]
a. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
b. Using a screwdriver with taping its tip, pry out the oil seal.
HINT: After the removal, check if the crankshaft is not damaged. If there is, mend it with a sandpaper (#400).
4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL [11401L / 98-7]
a. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Keep the lip off foreign materials.
b. 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)
NOTICE: Wipe off extra grease on the crankshaft.
5. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY [32101 / 98-46]
