Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
12. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover.
(a)
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the engine wire protector from the No. 3 timing belt cover.
(b) Disconnect the engine wire protector clamp from the No. 3 timing belt cover.
(c)
Remove the 5 bolts and timing belt cover.
13. Remove RH engine mounting bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts, nut and mounting bracket.
14. Set No. 1 cylinder to Top Dead Center (TDC)/compression.
(a)
Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt to the crankshaft.
(b) Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.
CAUTION: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
(c)
Check that timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No. 3 timing belt cover are aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
(d) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.