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Timing Belt: Installation

  1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY 
    1. Align the timing pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing pulley, facing the flange side inward.
      1. SST 09223-46011
    Fig 1: Tapping Timing Pulley Using SST & Hammer
    G00913876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY AND NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY 
    1. Apply adhesive 2 or 3 threads from the end of the pivot bolt.
      1. Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent 
    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer and the No. 1 idler pulley with the pivot bolt.
      1. Torque: 34.5 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
    3. Fig 2: Installing Plate Washer Using Hexagonal Wrench
      G00913877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the No. 2 idler pulley with the bolt.
      1. Torque: 34.5 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
    5. Check that the No. 1 and No. 2 idler pulley moves smoothly.
  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT 
    NOTE: The engine should be cold. 
    1. Remove any oil or water on and clean the crankshaft pulley, the oil pump pulley, the water pump pulley, the No. 1 idler pulley and the No. 2 idler pulley.
      NOTE: Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleansing agent. 
    2. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
    3. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley, the No. 1 idler pulley and the No. 2 idler pulley.
    Fig 3: Installing Timing Belt
    G00913878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL TIMING BELT COVER SPACER 
    1. Install the gasket to the cover spacer.
    2. Install the cover spacer.
  5. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE 

    Install the belt guide, facing the cup side outward.

  6. Fig 4: Installing Belt Guide Facing Cup Side Outward
    G00913879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 TIMING BELT COVER 

    Install the timing belt cover with the 4 bolts.

  8. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the crankshaft pulley.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the crankshaft pulley.
      1. SST 09223-46011
    3. Fig 5: Tapping In Crankshaft Pulley Using SST
      G00913880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL DRIVE BELT TENSIONER 

    Install the belt tensioner with the bolt and the 2 nuts.

    1. Torque: 16 N.m (160 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    Use a bolt of 106 mm (4.18 in.) in length.

  10. INSTALL GENERATOR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. CHECK CRANKSHAFT PULLEY POSITION 

    Check that the timing mark of the crankshaft pulley is aligned with timing mark "0" of the No. 1 timing belt cover.

    Fig 6: Locating Timing Mark
    G00913881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL RH, LH CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS 
    1. Align the camshaft knock pin with the knock pin grove of the timing pulley, and side on the timing pulley.
    2. Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
      1. SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
      2. Torque: 108 N.m (1,100 kgf.cm, 80 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 7: Installing RH, LH Camshaft Timing Pulleys
    G00913882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. CONNECT TIMING BELT TO LH CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY 
    1. Remove any oil or water on the LH camshaft timing pulley and clean it up.
      NOTE: Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleansing agent. 
    2. Turn the LH camshaft timing pulley. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the camshaft timing pulley, and hang the timing belt on the LH camshaft timing pulley.
    3. Fig 8: Turning LH Camshaft Timing Pulley
      G00913883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the LH camshaft timing pulley counterclockwise until there is tension between the crankshaft timing pulley and the LH camshaft timing pulley.
    Fig 9: Turning LH Camshaft Timing Pulley Counterclockwise
    G00913884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. CONNECT TIMING BELT TO RH CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY 
    1. Remove any oil or water on the RH camshaft timing pulley and water pump pulley, and clean them up.
      NOTE: Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleansing agent. 
    2. Turn the RH camshaft timing pulley. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the camshaft timing pulley, and hang the timing belt on the RH camshaft timing pulley.
  15. Fig 10: Connecting Timing Belt To RH Camshaft Timing Pulley
    G00913885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER 
    1. Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using 981-9,807 N (100 - 1,000 kgf, 220 - 2,205 lbf) of pressure.
    2. Align the holes of the push rod and the housing, pass a 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the setting position of the push rod.
    3. Release the press.
    4. Install the dust boot to the belt tensioner.
    Fig 11: Pressing In Push Rod Using Press
    G00913886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL TIMING BELT TENSIONER 
    1. Temporarily install the belt tensioner with the 2 bolts.
    2. Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
    3. Using pliers, remove the 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) hexagon wrench from the belt tensioner.
    Fig 12: Removing Hexagon Wrench From Belt Tensioner
    G00913887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. CHECK VALVE TIMING 
    1. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Slowly turn the crankshaft pulley 2 revolutions from TDC to TDC.
      NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise. 
      Fig 13: Turning Crankshaft Pulley
      G00913888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check that each pulley aligns with the timing marks as shown in Fig 14 .

      If the timing marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.

      Fig 14: Identifying Timing Marks
      G00913889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. TIGHTEN CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT 

    Using SST, install the pulley bolt.

    1. SST 09213-70011 (90105-70020), 09330-00021
    2. Torque: 245 N.m (2,500 kgf.cm, 181 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 15: Installing Pulley Bolt Using SST
    G00913890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL FAN BRACKET 

    Install the fan bracket with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

    Fig 16: Installing Fan Bracket, Bolts & Nuts
    G00913891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 

    1. 12 mm head 
      1. 16 N.m (160 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf) 
    2. 14 mm head 
      1. 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    Bolt Length:

    1. 106 mm (4.17 in.) for 12 mm head (A)
    2. 114 mm (4.49 in.) for 14 mm head (B)
  21. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL NO. 2 TIMING BELT COVER 

    Install the No. 2 timing belt cover with the 2 bolts.

    Fig 17: Installing Timing Belt Cover & Bolts
    G00913892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Torque: 16 N.m (160 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf) 
  23. INSTALL RH NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER 
    1. Fit the RH No. 3 timing belt cover, matching it with the fan bracket.
    2. Install the RH No. 3 timing belt cover with the 3 bolts and nut.
      1. Torque: 7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf) 
    Fig 18: Installing RH No. 3 Timing Belt Cover
    G00913893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL LH NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER 
    1. Install the oil cooler pipe and the bolt.
    2. Run the camshaft position sensor wire through the LH No. 3 timing belt cover hole.
    3. Fit the LH No. 3 timing belt cover, matching it with the fan bracket.
    4. Install the LH No. 3 timing belt cover with the 4 bolts and the nut.
      1. Torque: 7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf) 
    5. Install the wire grommet to the LH No. 3 timing belt cover.
    6. Install the sensor connector to the connector bracket.
    7. Connect the sensor connector.
    8. Install the sensor wire to the wire clamp on the LH No. 3 timing belt cover.
    9. Install the engine wire to the 2 wire clamps on the LH No. 3 timing belt cover.
    Fig 19: Installing LH No. 3 Timing Belt Cover
    G00913894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSTALL DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY 

    Install the idler pulley and the cover plate with the bolt.

    1. Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
  26. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  27. INSTALL FAN PULLEY, FAN, FLUID COUPLING AND DRIVE BELT 
    1. Temporarily install the fan pulley, the fan, the fluid coupling assembly with the 4 nuts.
    2. Install the generator drive belt. (See GENERATOR )
    3. Tighten the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
      1. Torque: 21 N.m (215 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 20: Installing Fan Pulley, Fan, Fluid Coupling, Drive Belt & Nuts
    G00913895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 
  29. INSTALL V-BANK COVER 
  30. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
  31. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS 
  32. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL 
  33. INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP COVER 
  34. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  35. INSTALL OIL PAN PROTECTOR