Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
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16. Remove starter wire bracket and No. 1 timing belt cover.
(a)
Remove the 2 bolts and starter wire bracket.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and timing belt cover.
17. Remove timing belt guide.
18. Set No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC)/compression.
(a)
Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt to the crankshaft.
(b) Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.
CAUTION: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
(c)
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No. 3 timing belt cover are aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft pulley 1 revolution (360°).
(d) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
19. If reusing timing belt, check installation marks on timing belt.
Check that there are 3 installation marks and front mark on the timing belt.
If the installation and front marks have disappeared, before removing the timing belt, place 3 new installation marks on the timing belt to match the
timing marks of the timing pulleys, and place a new front mark on the timing belt.
20. Remove timing belt tensioner.
