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Section 12 (Engine Mechanical Timing Chain Sub-Assembly - 2ZZ-GE): Replacement

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  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  2. DRAIN COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, the nut and the cylinder head cover No. 2.
  4. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect engine wire harness.
    2. Remove the bolt and wiring harness clamp bracket.
      Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket
      G02865193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts installing the suction hose sub-assy.
    2. Disconnect the suction hose sub-assy.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Suction Hose Sub-Assembly
      G02865194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT 
    1. Turn the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve tension on the belt, and then remove the belt.
    2. Carefully return the tensioner to the unloaded position.
      Fig 3: Turning Drive Belt Tensioner To Remove Belt
      G02865195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.1 (See  GENERATORS & REGULATORS  ) 
  8. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See  GENERATORS & REGULATORS  ) 
  9. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors, oil control valve and crankshaft position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and nut for the earth and put the engine wiring side.
  10. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the 4 ignition coils.
      Fig 4: Removing Ignition Coils
      G02865196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel hose clamp and 2 PCV hoses from the cylinder head cover.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and disconnect the No. 3 ventilation hose from the No. 1 ventilation pipe.
    3. Disconnect the ventilation No. 1 tube and gasket.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting No. 3 Ventilation Hose From No. 1 Ventilation Pipe
      G02865197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 8 bolts, wire harness protector, cylinder head cover and gasket.
    5. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder head cover.
      Fig 6: Removing Cylinder Head Cover
      G02865198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSY RH 
    1. Set the jack to the engine.
      NOTE: Place a wooden block between the jack and engine.
      Fig 7: Placing Wooden Block Between Jack & Engine
      G02865199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and engine mounting insulator sub-assy RH.
      Fig 8: Removing Engine Mounting Insulator Sub-Assembly RH
      G02865200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION 
    1. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
    2. Check that the point marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket are in straight line on the timing chain cover surface as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Aligning Timing Chain Gears
      G02865201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.
  14. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSY 
    NOTE: Handle a jack up and down to remove the bolt.
  15. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, remove the pulley bolt.

      SST 09213-7001 1 (09213-70020), 09330-00021

      Fig 10: Removing Pulley Bolt Using SST
      G02865202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021, 09957-04010)

      Fig 11: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using SST
      G02865203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, remove the water pump pulley.

      SST 09960-10010

      Fig 12: Removing Water Pump Pulley Using SST
      G02865204Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSY 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and water pump.
      Fig 13: Removing Water Pump Assembly
      G02865205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the engine mounting bracket.
      Fig 14: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket
      G02865206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (W/ AIR CONDITIONER) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    NOTE: Hung up the hoses instead of detaching.
  20. REMOVE CRANK POSITION SENSOR 
  21. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER ASSY NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and chain tensioner assy No. 1.
      Fig 15: Removing Chain Tensioner Assembly No. 1
      G02865207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be sure not to revolve the crankshaft without the chain tensioner.
  22. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 12 bolts.
    2. Using a Torx wrench socket (E8), remove the stud bolt.
    3. Remove the timing chain cover and 2 gaskets.
      NOTE: Be careful no tot damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
      Fig 16: Removing Timing Chain Cover
      G02865208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
      Fig 17: Removing Oil Seal Using A Screwdriver
      G02865209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE NO.1 
  25. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER 
    1. Remove the bolt and the chain tensioner slipper.
  26. REMOVE CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and chain vibration damper No. 1.
  27. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the timing chain with the crankshaft timing gear plying screwdrivers as shown in the illustration.
    2. Fig 18: Removing Timing Chain With Crankshaft Timing Gear
      G02865210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Put shop rag to protect the engine.
    • In case of revolving the camshafts with the chain off the sprockets, turn the crankshaft 1/4 revolution for valves not to touch the pistons.
  28. INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSY 
    1. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
      1. Turn the hexagonal wrench head portion of the camshafts, and align the point marks of the camshaft timing sprockets.
        Fig 19: Aligning Point Marks Of Camshaft Timing Sprockets
        G02865211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the crankshaft and set the set key on the crankshaft upward.
        Fig 20: Aligning Crankshaft Set Key
        G02865212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the timing chain on the crankshaft timing sprocket with the yellow mark link aligned with the timing mark on the crankshaft timing sprocket.
      NOTE: Three yellow color links are on the chain.
      Fig 21: Aligning Timing Chain With Crankshaft Timing Sprocket
      G02865213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a SST, install the sprocket.

      SST 09223-22010

      Fig 22: Installing Sprocket Using SST
      G02865214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the timing chain on the camshaft timing sprockets with the yellow mark links aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing sprockets.
      Fig 23: Aligning Timing Chain With Camshaft Timing Sprocket
      G02865215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. INSTALL CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER NO.1 
    1. Install the chain vibration damper No. 1 with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

  30. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER 
    1. Install the chain tensioner slipper with the bolt.
      Fig 24: Installing Chain Tensioner Slipper
      G02865216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    2. Check that the chain tensioner slipper moves is caught on the cylinder head stopper.
      NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
  31. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE NO.1 
    1. Install the plate with the "F" mark facing forward.
      Fig 25: Installing Plate With F Mark Facing Upward
      G02865217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSTALL TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL 
    1. Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

      SST 09223-22010

      NOTE: Keep the lip off foreign materials.
      Fig 26: Using SST To Install New Oil Seal
      G02865218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surface of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
      • Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
        Fig 27: Installing Gaskets To Timing Chain Cover
        G02865219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply seal packing to the timing chain cover an shown in the illustration.

      Seal packing: 

      Part No. 08826-00100 or equivalent 

      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 1.5 mm opening.
        NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
        • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
        • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Install the 2 gaskets to the timing chain cover an shown in the illustration.
    4. Apply seal packing to 4 locations an shown in the illustration.
      Fig 28: Applying Seal Packing To Locations
      G02865220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Seal packing: 

      Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 in.)opening.
      NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
      NOTE: Do not put into engine oil within 2 hours after installing.
    5. Install the timing chain cover, with the 12 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 

      21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) (M8) 

      11 N.m (112 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) (M6) 

    6. Install the stud bolt.

      Torque: 9.5 N.m (97 kgf.cm, 84 in.lbf) 

  34. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER ASSY NO.1 
    1. Check the O-ring is clean, and set the hook as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 29: Setting Chain Tensioner Hook
      G02865221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply engine oil to the chain tensioner and install it.

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

      NOTE: When installing the tensioner, set the hook again if the hook release the plunger.
      Fig 30: Installing Chain Tensioner Assembly
      G02865222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley, and slide on the pulley.
    2. Using SST, install the pulley bolt.

      SST 09213-7001 1 (09213-70020), 09330-00021

      Torque: 118 N.m (1,203 kgf.cm, 87 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 31: Installing Pulley Bolt Using SST
      G02865223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, and disconnect the plunger knock pin from the hook.
      Fig 32: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise To Release Plunger Knock Pin
      G02865224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and check that the slipper is pushed by the plunger.
      Fig 33: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise To Check Plunger Operation
      G02865225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. INSTALL CRANK POSITION SENSOR 

    Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

  37. INSTALL COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (W/ AIR CONDITIONER) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  38. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 34: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket
      G02865226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. INSTALL WATER PUMP ASSY 
    1. Place a new O-ring on the timing chain cover.
    2. Install the water pump with the 6 bolts.
      Fig 35: Installing Water Pump & Bolts
      G02865227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

      NOTE: Each bolt length is indicated in the illustration.
      BOLTS LENGTH SPECIFICATION

      Bolt A 35 mm (1.38 in.)
      Bolt B 28 mm (1.10 in.)
  40. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, install the water pump pulley.
      Fig 36: Installing Water Pump Pulley Using SST
      G02865228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00600)

      Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

  41. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSY 

    Torque: 

    Nut: 29 N.m (296 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

    Bolt: 100 N.m (1,020 kgf.cm, 74 ft.lbf) 

  42. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSY RH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assy RH with the 5 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 37: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator Sub-Assembly RH
      G02865229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
      NOTE: When FIPG on the head cover gasket side cannot be eliminated completely, replace the gasket.
    2. Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 38: Applying Seal Packing To Specified Locations
      G02865230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Seal packing: 

      Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

    3. Install the cylinder head cover gasket to the cylinder head cover.
      NOTE: Part must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be remove and reapplied.
    4. Install the new spark plug tube gasket and a new O-ring to the cylinder head cover.
      Fig 39: Installing New Spark Plug Tube Gaskets & O-Ring
      G02865231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the cylinder head cover and wire harness protector with the 9 bolts. Uniformly tighten the bolts, in the several passes, in the sequence shown.
      Fig 40: Installing Cylinder Head Cover
      G02865232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    6. Connect the 2 PCV hoses to the cylinder head cover.
    7. Install a new gasket and No. 1 ventilation pipe with 2 nuts and bolt.
      Fig 41: Installing Ventilation Pipe
      G02865233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 

      Nut 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt 24 N.m (245 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    8. Connect the No. 3 ventilation hose to the No. 1 ventilation pipe.
  44. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSY 

    Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    Fig 42: Installing Ignition Coil Assemblies
    G02865234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSY (See  GENERATORS & REGULATORS  ) 
  46. INSTALL GENERATOR BRACKET NO.1(See  GENERATORS & REGULATORS  ) 
  47. INSTALL SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSY 

    Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf) 

    Fig 43: Installing Suction Hose Sub-Assembly
    G02865235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 

    Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 44: Installing Wire Harness Clamp
    G02865236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 

    Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 

  50. ADD COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  51. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  52. INSPECT OIL LEAK