Tacoma PreRunner Reg Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
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21. REMOVE BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE GEAR, SHAFT, NO.2 TIMING CHAIN AND NO.2 CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
a. Remove the bolt from the balance shaft drive gear.
b. Remove the balance shaft drive gear with the shaft.
c. Remove the No.2 timing chain with the No.2 crankshaft timing sprocket.
22. REMOVE NO.4 VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove the 2 bolts and No.4 damper.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIMING CHAINS, TIMING GEARS AND TIMING SPROCKETS
a. Measure the length of 16 links with the chain fully stretched.
Maximum chain elongation:
No.1 Timing chain: 147.5 mm (5.807 inch)
3RZ-FE:
No.2 Timing chain: 123.6 mm (4.866 inch)
If the elongation is greater than maximum, replace the chain.
HINT: Make the same measurements pulling at 3 or more places selected at random.
b. Wrap the chain around the timing gear and timing sprocket.
