The models described in this manual are equipped with a V-shaped 6-cylinder (V6) 1MZ-FE engine with a displacement of 3.0 liters or 3MZ-FE engine, which is actually the same as the 1MZ-FE engine, but has a larger displacement of 3.3 liters. Structurally, these are DOHC engines (with two overhead camshafts) with four valves per cylinder (total 24 valves), with aluminum cylinder block, direct ignition and two-piece oil pan
This part of Chapter 2 is about repair procedures for a V6 engine. Information related to the removal, installation and overhaul of the engine is given in parts in this chapter.
The following repair procedures are based on the assumption that the engine has not been removed from the vehicle. Therefore, if this information is used when repairing an engine that has already been removed and installed on a bench, many of the points described in this part of Chapter 2 will not be applicable.