Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
15. If reusing timing belt, check installation marks on timing belt.
Check that there are 3 installation marks and front mark on the timing belt.
If the installation and front marks have disappeared, before removing the timing belt, place 3 new installation marks on the timing belt to match the
timing marks of the timing pulleys, and place a new front mark on the timing belt.
16. Remove timing belt tensioner.
Alternately loosen the 2 bolts, and remove them, the tensioner and dust boot.
17. Remove timing belt.
18. Remove camshaft timing pulleys.
(a)
Using SST Torque Wrench Adaptor # 09249-63010 and Variable Pin Wrench Set # 09960-10010 (Variable Pin Wrench Arm Assembly #
09962-01000, Pin 10 # 09963-01000) or equivalents, remove the bolt and RH timing pulley.
(b) Using SST (same tools as for RH), remove the LH timing pulley.
NOTE: Arrange the camshaft timing pulleys (RH and LH sides).