Removing bad v8 2UZFE vvti and have a few questions

[Farmgirl007]

Bought an 08 limited with a known bad engine. Presently have most of wiring connections, main harness to ecu, rad, fan clutch off. Ready to split transmission from motor. Looking for a sticky or procedure on engine removal. Thanks

 

[4RunnerAquasport]

Bought an 08 limited with a known bad engine. Presently have most of wiring connections, main harness to ecu, rad, fan clutch off. Ready to split transmission from motor. Looking for a sticky or procedure on engine removal. Thanks

Good Morning and Welcome. Not surprising, but there is definitely a lack of removal info out there. This video is done with a LC, but the engine is the same. There may be some old forum or social media posts somewhere.... Good Luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ork1ylSryas

 

[P_nlsn]

Bought an 08 limited with a known bad engine. Presently have most of wiring connections, main harness to ecu, rad, fan clutch off. Ready to split transmission from motor. Looking for a sticky or procedure on engine removal. Thanks

I agree with aquasport, there isn't a huge pool of resources out there, and even fewer where it's all compiled into one spot. I didn't do a full write up on the removal, and I have the v6, but maybe my engine swap can give a little insight. Posts #4-5 are the prep and removal. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have, and good luck!

07 Engine Swap into an 03

And here is a semi-complete list of steps I could think of off the top of my head, but don't take it as 100%:
Drain and remove radiator
Disassemble all air intake hoses + fuel lines
Remove fan and fan shroud
Remove serpentine belt
Unbolt starter + bell housing
Unbolt power steering pump
Unbolt ac compressor + lines
Remove starter
Unbolt flywheel
Unbolt + remove exhaust manifolds
Disconnect all plugs and lines (like coolant lines and transmission line brackets)

 

[Farmgirl007]

Yes, I watched his video and definitely helpful. Obvious to me these engines don’t go down too often.
Thanks for your response.

 

[Farmgirl007]

Thanks P_nlsn. I’ll take a look at your v6 swap. Shouldn’t be that many differences.

 

[Mudtoy]

Yes, I watched his video and definitely helpful. Obvious to me these engines don’t go down too often.
Thanks for your response.

Having removed the transmission from several over the years, I have found that the proper tools will make this happen a lot easier. Same principal, just that you are removing the engine.

I bought them from Snap-On but you can improvise...

1/2 on the ratchet end and 3/8 on the socket end, extensions in 6" 12" 24" and 36" versions. also impact wobbler sockets in 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19mm.

A long handle 1/2 ratchet to break free the bell housing and torque converter bolts is way more effective than an impact wrench.