Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
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15. 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.
16. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE
17. 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.
NOTICE: 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.
18. 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.
19. REMOVE TIMING BELT TENSIONER
Alternately loosen the 2 bolts and remove them, then remove the belt tensioner and dust boot.
20. REMOVE TIMING BELT
