FJ Cruiser 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2007)
(2) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears are aligned with the timing marks of the bearing caps as shown in the
illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft 1 complete revolution (360°) and align the timing marks as above.
(3) Place paint marks on the No. 1 chain links corresponding to the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears.
(b) Remove the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
(c)
Remove the No. 2 camshaft.
(d) Remove the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.
(e)
Remove the camshaft.
(f)
Remove the No. 4 camshaft sub-assembly.
(g) Remove the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.
(h) Remove the No. 3 camshaft sub-assembly.
(i)
Remove the valve lifters.
(j)
Determine the replacement valve lifter size according to the following formulas and charts:
(1) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the removed lifter.
(2) Calculate the thickness of a new lifter so that the valve clearance comes within the specified value.
T: Thickness of removed lifter
A: Measured valve clearance