LX 470 V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (1999)
b. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and timing belt rear plates aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
c. Turn the crankshaft pulley approx. 50° clockwise, and put the timing mark of the crankshaft pulley in line with the centers of the crankshaft
pulley bolt and the idler pulley bolt.
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 pulley (step 19), causing damage. So always set the crankshaft pulley at the
correct angle.
d. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
NOTICE: Do not turn the crankshaft pulley.
18. REMOVE TIMING BELT TENSIONER
HINT:
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When re-using timing belt:
If the installation marks have disappeared, before remove the timing belt, place 2 new installation marks on the timing belt to match the timing
marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.