Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
f.
Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)
g. Remove the service bolt.
34. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO. 3 COVER
a. Visually check the crack and break in the gasket of the timing belt cover.
NOTICE: If it is judged that water is entering at the visual check, repair it with seal packing when the crack length is within 2 - 3 cm (0.79 -
1.18 inch). Change the gasket when the crack length is 3 - 4 cm (1.18 - 1.57 inch) and more.
b. In case of repairing the timing belt cover gasket, follow the procedure.
1. Repair the crack and break portion applying the seal packing.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
NOTICE: In case of applying the seal packing, apply it as wide and high as the gasket.
c. In case of replacing the timing belt cover gasket, follow the procedure.
1. Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove the remained gasket.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the timing belt cover.
2. Remove the backing paper from a new gasket, and affix the gasket along the groove of the timing belt cover as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
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Affix the gasket in the center of the groove.
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At the corner, affix it without making the thickness of the gasket less.