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Toyota Cressida L6-3.0L DOHC (7M-GE) (1989)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Locations (page 15 of 16)

Make
Toyota
Model
Cressida
Engine
L6-3.0L DOHC (7M-GE)
Year
1989
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceLocations · page 15 of 16
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If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.

11. Check timing belt tension

(a) Turn both the intake and exhaust camshaft pulleys inward at the same time to slacken the timing belt at position A.

Turning torque: 20 N-m (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lb) 

(b) Measure the timing belt deflection as shown.

Belt deflection at 20 - 29 N-m (2 - 3 kg-cm, 4.4 - 6.6 ft-lb)
Cold Used Belt 5 - 7 mm (0.20-0.28 in.) 
Cold New Belt 4 - 6 mm (0.16 -0.24 in.)
Hot (Reference) 3 - 5 mm (0.12-0.20 in.)

If the measurement is not within specification, adjust by the idler pulley.

12. Install no.3 timing belt cover

Install the gasket and the belt cover with the five bolts and nut.

13. Install power steering belt

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