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Replacing oil filter bracket on '97 2.7 Tacoma

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by 4Xtruck, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. Aug 30, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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    4Xtruck

    4Xtruck [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I looked all over the net for directions on removing and replacing the oil filter bracket. All I found were people asking others to post the directions. I'm no expert, but I thought my experience might help others. Let me start by saying this isn't an easy job due to cramped quarters. You'll need various socket extensions, including a wobble one.

    1) I jacked up the front end of my Tacoma and removed the passenger side wheel.

    2) I removed the oil filter through the wheel well, using a universal chain oil filter removal tool.

    3) I removed the 2 bolts and 1 nut. The right bolt was very challenging, requiring a wobble extension and a lot of time to break it free.

    4) I removed the bracket and cleaned it.

    5) The O-ring wasn't about to come out of the shaft coming out of the engine, so I just used a razor blade to cut it.

    6) I put silicone O-ring lube on a new gasket and O-ring and reinstalled the bracket.

    7) I replaced the 2 bolts and nut and torqued them to 21 foot pounds. At least I did my best to do so. There was no way I could get the torque wrench in to torque the right bolt, so I just had to guess on tightness. Possibly if you have a helper you may be able to have one torque it from the top while the other holds the socket on the head of the bolt, though I didn't have a helper available to test this out.

    8) I put on a new OEM oil filter, started up the truck and checked for leaks. It appears to be holding up fine.
     

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