Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2320

Fig. 72: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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b

Remove the timing chain cover by prying between it and the cylinder head and cylinder block with
a screwdriver as shown in the illustration

Fig. 73: Removing Timing Chain Cover By Prying
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the cylinder head and cylinder block
contact surfaces of the chain cover.

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c

Remove the oil pump gasket from the cylinder block

Fig. 74: Identifying Oil Pump Gasket At Cylinder Block
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d

Remove the O-ring from the oil pan

Fig. 75: Identifying O-Ring From Oil Pan
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REMOVE WATER INLET PIPE

a

Remove the water inlet pipe

b

Remove the 2 O-rings from the water inlet pipe

Fig. 76: Identifying Water Inlet Pipe O-Rings
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DISASSEMBLY

1

REMOVE OIL PUMP COVER

a

Remove the 13 bolts, oil pump cover, drive rotor and driven rotor

Fig. 77: Identifying Oil Pump Cover Bolts
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2

REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE

a

Remove the relief valve plug

Fig. 78: Identifying Relief Valve Plug
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b

Remove the valve spring and oil pump relief valve

INSPECTION

1

INSPECT OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE

a

Coat the relief valve with engine oil

b

Check that the relief valve falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight

If the relief valve is not as specified, replace it If necessary, replace the timing chain cover sub-
assembly

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Fig. 79: Inserting Oil Pump Relief Valve
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2

INSPECT OIL PUMP ROTOR SET

a

Install the rotors to the timing chain cover with the rotors' marks facing outward Check that the
rotors revolve smoothly

Fig. 80: Identifying Oil Pump Rotor Set
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b

Check the tip clearance

Fig. 81: Measuring Clearance Between Drive And Driven Rotor Tips
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1

Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the drive and driven rotor tips, as
shown in the illustration

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