Cylinder head removal & torque: 2L, 2L-T, 3L — TOYOTA

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.4, D, (LXH12, 18), |, 18, 22, 28), DT

• Special tools named: dial gauge

Don't miss

• Top up the coolant level to the MAX mark

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Turn the engine clockwise until cylinder 1 is 90° BTDC
2. Type 2:
3. Distortion, maximum (mm)
4. Set the dial gauge to zero
5. Valve cover

6. At the points shown
7. Inlet manifold
8. Remove the glow plugs
9. Piston protrusion measurement:
10. Measure the outer diameter of the threaded area at A and B
11. Bolt minimum outer diameter:
12. Remove the coolant pump pulley
13. Remove the cooling fan
14. Camshaft gearwheel:
15. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolt
16. Use the special tool
17. Use the special tool
18. Disconnect the water hoses
19. Remove the water outlet
20. Remove the lifting eye
21. Remove the inlet manifold
22. Remove the exhaust manifold
23. Remove the cylinder head
24. In the order shown

Installation and checks

25. Tighten the cylinder head bolts
26. Gasket thickness:
27. Cylinder head gasket
28. Refit the cover
29. Fit the camshaft gearwheel
30. Use the special tool
31. Fit the timing belt
32. Fit the cooling fan
33. Refit the glow plugs
34. Refit the cover
35. Refit the air hose
36. Refit the positive crankcase breather
37. Top up the coolant level to the MAX mark
38. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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