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Toyota Solara V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Toyota
Model
Solara
Engine
V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 7
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e) Remove the timing belt in this order.

14. INSTALL TIMING BELT

NOTICE: 
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Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside out.

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Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with oil, water or steam.

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Do not utilize timing belt tension when instating the mounting bolt of the camshaft timing pulley.

a) Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, and keep them clean.

NOTICE: 
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If there is a trace of water and/or oil on the timing belt, repair the leakage and install a new timing belt.

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Only wipe the pulleys. Do not use cleaning agents on the pulleys.

b) Inspect the idler pulleys.

1) Check that the idler pulleys turn smoothly.
2) Visually check the sealed portion of the idler pulleys for oil leakage.

c) Inspect the water pump.

1) Turn the pulley, and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly without any noise.
2) Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.

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

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