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Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 5 of 8)

Make
Toyota
Model
Highlander 2WD
Engine
V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 8
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2. Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
If there is any doubt about the water pump condition, replace the water pump.

d. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.

e. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.

NOTICE:  To prevent the piston head and the valve head from colliding, set the crankshaft pulley at approximately 60° BTDC/ compression
position.

f.

Using SST, turn the timing pulleys, and align the timing marks of the timing pulleys with the No. 3 timing belt cover.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)

g. Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.

h. Face the front mark on the timing belt forward. 
i.

Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley. 

j.

Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.

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