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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONOIL PUMPSERVICE AND REPAIROIL PUMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Oil Pump Assembly Replacement
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Oil Pump Assembly Replacement
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSY

2. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSY
a. Remove 3 bolts and oil pump assembly.
3. INSTALL OIL PUMP ASSY
a. Place a new gasket on the cylinder block.
b. Install the oil pump assembly with 3 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
1. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSY
2. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSY
a. Remove 3 bolts and oil pump assembly.
3. INSTALL OIL PUMP ASSY
a. Place a new gasket on the cylinder block.
b. Install the oil pump assembly with 3 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.