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(b) Set the timing mark on the crank angle sensor plate 
to the RH block bore center line (TDC / 
compression).
(c) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing 
gears are aligned with the timing marks of the 
bearing cap as shown in the illustration. If not, turn 
the crankshaft 1 revolution (360
) and align the 
timing marks as above.
23. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock, 
and push the plunger deep into the tensioner.
(b) Move the stopper plate downward to set the lock, 
and insert a hexagon wrench into the stopper plate 
hole.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and chain tensioner.
24. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
• Keep the lash adjuster free from dirt and foreign 
objects.
• Only use clean engine oil.
(a) Place the lash adjuster into a container full of engine 
oil.
(b) Insert the SST's tip into the lash adjuster's plunger 
and use the tip to press down on the checkball 
inside the plunger.
SST 09276-75010
(c) Squeeze the SST and lash adjuster together to 
move the plunger up and down 5 to 6 times.
(d) Check the movement of the plunger and bleed the 
air.
OK:
Plunger moves up and down.
NOTICE:
When bleeding high-pressure air from the 
compression chamber, make sure that the tip of 
the SST is actually pressing the checkball as 
shown in the illustration. If the checkball is not 
pressed, air will not bleed.
(e) After bleeding the air, remove SST. Then try to 
quickly and firmly press the plunger with a finger.
OK:
Plunger is very difficult to move.
If the result is not as specified, replace the lash 
adjuster.
2. INSPECT CAMSHAFT
(a) Inspect the camshaft for runout.
(1) Place the camshaft on V-blocks.
(2) Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout 
at the center journal.
Maximum circle runout:
0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
If the circle runout is greater than the 
maximum, replace the camshaft.
HINT:
Check the oil clearance after replacing the 
camshaft.
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(d) Align the front marks of the piston and connecting 
rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.
HINT:
The piston and pin are a matched set.
(e) Check the fitting condition between the piston and 
piston pin by trying to move the piston back and 
forth on the piston pin.
(f) Using a screwdriver, install a new snap ring at the 
other end of the piston pin hole.
HINT:
Be sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not 
aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
4. INSTALL PISTON RING SET
(a) Install the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by hand.
(b) Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 
compression rings so that the painted marks are 
positioned as shown in the illustration.
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11. INSTALL NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install 4 new 
gaskets and the straight screw plugs.
Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
12. INSTALL VALVE SPRING SEAT
(a) Install the valve spring seats to the cylinder head.
13. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to new oil seals.
NOTICE:
Pay attention when installing the intake and 
exhaust oil seals. For example, installing the 
intake oil seal into the exhaust side or installing 
the exhaust oil seal to the intake side can cause 
installation problems later.
HINT:
The intake valve oil seals are white and the exhaust 
valve oil seals are black.
(b) Using SST, push in the oil seals.
SST 09201-41020
NOTICE:
Failure to use SST will cause the seal to be 
damaged or improperly seated.
14. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE
(a) Apply plenty of engine oil to the tip area of the intake 
valve shown in the illustration.
(b) Install the valve, compression spring and spring 
retainer to the cylinder head.
NOTICE:
Install the same parts in the same combination 
to original locations.
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(c) Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the 
spring and install the retainer lock.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(d) Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve 
stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the retainer.
15. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE
(a) Apply plenty of engine oil to the tip area of the 
exhaust valve shown in the illustration.
(b) Install the valve, compression spring and spring 
retainer to the cylinder head.
NOTICE:
Install the same parts in the same combination 
to their original locations.
(c) Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the 
spring and install the retainer lock.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(d) Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve 
stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the retainer.
16. INSTALL VALVE STEM CAP
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the valve stem 
caps.
(b) Install the valve stem caps to the cylinder head.
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(b) Turn the camshaft timing gear on the bank 1 
counterclockwise to tighten the chain between the 
banks.
NOTICE:
If reusing the idle sprocket, align one of the idle 
sprocket's chain plate marks with one of the 
chain's chain plates when installing the idle 
sprocket.
(c) Align the mark plate and timing mark as shown in 
the illustration and install the chain onto the 
crankshaft timing gear.
HINT:
The chain mark plate is yellow.
(d) Temporarily tighten the pulley set bolt.
(e) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to set it to the bank 1 
block bore center line (TDC / compression).
35. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
(a) Install the chain tensioner slipper.
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(d) Remove the lock pin of the chain tensioner. Check 
that each timing mark is aligned with the crankshaft 
at the TDC / compression.
(e) Remove the pulley set bolt.
37. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ 
Oil Pump) (See page LU-17)
38. INSTALL WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY (See page CO-
13)
39. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
(a) Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in 
the illustration.
Seal packing:
Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Block, Three 
Bond 1207B or Equivalent
Standard seal diameter:
2.0 to 3.0 mm (0.079 to 0.118 in.)
NOTICE:
• Remove any oil from the contact surface.
• Install the crankcase within 3 minutes after 
applying seal packing.
• Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours 
after the installation.
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