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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Cylinder Block: Replacement
- REPLACE OVERSIZED (O/S) PISTONS FOR CYLINDER BORING
HINT:
- Bore all the 8 cylinders to the oversized piston outside diameter.
- Replace all the piston rings with the ones to match the oversized pistons.
- Keep 8 new O/S pistons.
- O/S 0.50 piston diameter: 94.402 - 94.430 mm (3.7166 - 3.7177 in.)
HINT:
The shape of the piston varies for the LH and RH banks. The LH piston is marked with "LH" and "2L", the RH piston with "RH" and "2R".
- Using a micrometer, measure the piston diameter at right angles to the piston pin center line, 30.75 mm (1.2106 in.) from the piston head.
- Calculate the amount for each cylinder to be rebored as follows:
Size to be rebored = P + C - H
P = Piston diameter
- C = Piston clearance: 0.090 - 0.111 mm (0.0035 - 0.0044 in.)
- H = Allowance for honing: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) or less
- Bore and hone the cylinders to calculated dimensions.
- Maximum honing: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
NOTE: Excess honing will destroy the finished roundness. - REPLACE CONNECTING ROD BUSHINGS
- Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
- SST 09222-30010
- Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
- Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
- SST 09222-30010
- Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance (See INSPECTION ) between the bushing and piston pin.
- Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature. Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.
- Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
- REPLACE CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
HINT:
There are 2 methods ( a and b) to replace the oil seal.
- If the oil pump is removed from the cylinder block:
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
- Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil pump body edge.
- SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
- Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
- If the oil pump is installed to the cylinder block:
- Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
- If the oil pump is removed from the cylinder block:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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