Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
k. Install the timing belt in this order.
22. INSTALL TIMING BELT TENSIONER ASSY
a. Set the timing belt tensioner uprightly on the press.
b. Slowly press in the push rod.
NOTICE: Do not apply pressure of more than 9.8 kN (1,000 kgf, 2,205 lbs) to the rod.
c. Align the holes of the push rod and housing, pass a 1.5 mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the setting position of the push rod.
d. Release the push rod.
e. Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Install the tensioner's bolts uniformly and evenly. Installing the tensioner at an angle may cause it to malfunction.
f.
Remove the 1.5 mm hexagon wrench from the tensioner.
g. Turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions slowly and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.
NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.