FJ Cruiser 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2007)
(c)
Slide the camshaft timing gear and separate the No. 1 chain from the camshaft timing gear.
(d) Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
(e)
Remove the 4 bearing caps.
(f)
Remove the camshaft timing gear set bolt with the No. 3 camshaft lifted up, then remove the No. 3 camshaft and camshaft timing gear with
No. 2 chain.
(g) Tie the No. 1 chain with a piece of string as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop anything inside the timing chain cover.
INSPECTION