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Lexus IS 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE) (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Make
Lexus
Model
IS 300
Engine
L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE)
Year
2001
Section
Timing Component Alignment Marks › Locations
MaintenanceLocations · page 1 of 6
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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION:  Incorrect removal or installation of the timing belt can result in damage to internal engine components.

For complete Timing Belt Removal and Installation information, please refer to Timing Belt; Service and Repair.  See: Timing Belt/Service and
Repair

SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO APPROXIMATELY 60° BTDC COMPRESSION

a. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark "0" of the No. 1 timing belt cover.

NOTICE:  Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.

b. Check that the timing marks (TDC mark) of the camshaft timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 4 timing belt cover.

If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).

c. Turn the crankshaft pulley 60° counterclockwise to place the sub timing mark (60° mark BTDC) on the crankshaft pulley at the timing mark

"0" position of the No. 1 timing belt cover.

NOTICE:  If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft pulley at the wrong angle can cause the piston head and valve head to come
into contact with each other when you remove the camshaft timing pulleys (steps 13 and 19), thus resulting damage. So, always set the
crankshaft pulley at the correct angle.

d. Check that the dot marks (60° mark BTDC) of the camshaft timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 4 timing belt cover.
e. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt. 

NOTICE:  Do not turn the crankshaft pulley.

TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT

NOTICE:  The engine should be cold.

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