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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016]
Title: 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge): REMOVAL )

3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: REMOVAL+

4. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND

5. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE (ENGINE CONTROL): IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG: REMOVAL )

7. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: INTAKE MANIFOLD: REMOVAL )

8. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: EXHAUST MANIFOLD: REMOVAL )

9. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE COOLING: WATER PUMP: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE (ENGINE CONTROL): CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL PIPE

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

16. REMOVE OIL PIPE

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

17. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: REMOVAL+

18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

19. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

20. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

21. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Bank 2)

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

22. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

23. REMOVE OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

24. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

25. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: REMOVAL+

26. REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: REMOVAL+

27. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

28. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

29. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

30. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

31. REMOVE IDLE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY+

32. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 1)

(a) While raising the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

Text in Illustration

*1

Pin

*2

Plunger

*a

Push

(b) Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the flange bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly RH.

Text in Illustration

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

SST: 09922-10010

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with SST.
  • Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear assembly together with the No. 2 chain.

33. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

34. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)

(a) Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*1

Knock Pin

*a

Front View

(b) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

(c) Uniformly loosen and remove the 12 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level.

(d) Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.

35. REMOVE CAMSHAFT

(a) Remove the camshaft.

36. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT

(a) Remove the No. 2 camshaft.

37. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH with a screwdriver.

Text in Illustration

*1

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

38. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 2)

(a) While pushing down the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

Text in Illustration

*1

Pin

*2

Plunger

*a

Push

(b) Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the flange bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly LH.

Text in Illustration

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

SST: 09922-10010

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with SST.
  • Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear together with the No. 2 chain.

39. REMOVE NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

40. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)

(a) Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*1

Knock Pin

*a

Front View

(b) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

(c) Uniformly loosen and remove the 13 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level.

(d) Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.

41. REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT

(a) Remove the No. 3 camshaft.

42. REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT

(a) Remove the No. 4 camshaft.

43. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH with a screwdriver.

Text in Illustration

*1

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.