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

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 6 of 7)

Make
Toyota
Model
Highlander 4WD
Engine
V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Year
2003
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 7
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d. Release the press.
e. Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts. Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque: 27 Nm (280 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.) 

NOTICE:  Be sure to tighten the bolts equally. Installing the tensioner slantingly may cause failure of its proper operation.

f.

Remove the 1.5 mm hexagon wrench from the tensioner. 

g. Slowly turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions, and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley with oil pump body.

NOTICE:  Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.

h. Check the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pulleys with the timing marks of the No. 3 timing belt cover as shown in the illustration.

If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.

i.

Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

17. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2

a. Install the timing belt guide, facing the cup side toward the engine front.

18. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

a. Place a wooden block between the jack and engine, set the jack.
b. Jack up and slant the engine, and install the transverse engine engine mounting bracket with the 2 bolts and nut. 

Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.) 

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