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

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 6 of 7)

Make
Toyota
Model
Solara
Engine
V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 7
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a) Set the timing belt tensioner upright 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, and 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 (280 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.

h) Check that the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pulleys are aligned 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.

16. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2

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