Oil Pump Seal: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE TIMING BELT (See TIMING BELT )
- REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
- Using SST, remove the timing pulley.
NOTE: Do not turn the timing pulley.SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
- REMOVE OIL PUMP SEAL
- Using a knife, cut the oil seal lip.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.
- After the removal, check if the crankshaft is not damaged.
NOTE: If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper. - INSTALL OIL PUMP SEAL
- Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.NOTE: Keep the lip free from foreign materials.
- Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil pump edge.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
NOTE:- Wipe off any extra grease on the crankshaft.
- Be careful not to tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
- INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
- Align the timing pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
- Face the timing pulley's flange side inward. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing pulley.
SST 09223-46011
- INSTALL TIMING BELT (See TIMING BELT )