Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
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10. CHECK VALVE TIMING
a. Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.
NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. Check that the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pulleys with the timing marks of the No.3 timing belt cover.
If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.
c. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
11. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
Install the guide, facing the cup side outward.
12. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER AND STARTER WIRE BRACKET
a. Check that the timing belt cover gaskets have cracks or peeling, etc.
If the gasket does have cracks or peeling, etc., replace it using these steps.
1. Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove all the old gasket material.
2. Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
3. Remove the backing paper from a new gasket and install the gasket evenly to the part of the belt cover shaded back in the illustration.
b. Ins ta11 the timing belt cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 9 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)
c. Install the starter wire bracket with the 2 bolts.
