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Toyota Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 3 of 7)

Make
Toyota
Model
Highlander 4WD
Engine
V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Year
2003
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 7
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a. Remove the nut, and separate engine mounting insulator RH. 
b. Place a wooden block between the jack and engine, and set the jack.

c. Jack up and slant the engine, and remove the 2 bolts, nut and transverse engine engine mounting bracket.

12. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
13. REMOVE TIMING BELT

a. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.

1

Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt with the washer to the crankshaft.

2

Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.

3

Check that timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No. 3 timing belt cover are aligned. If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution
(360°)
.

4

Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

b. Remove the timing belt tensioner. 

NOTICE:  Do not install the tensioner as it removed.

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