Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND

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2. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

6. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.

7. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.

(b) Remove the timing chain cover sub-assembly by prying between the timing chain cover sub-assembly and cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block and stiffening crankcase with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase and timing chain cover sub-assembly.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the 2 oil pump gaskets and oil hole cover gasket from the stiffening crankcase.

9. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the timing chain cover oil seal. NOTICE: Do not damage the surface of the timing chain cover oil seal press fit hole. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.