Timing belt replacement: 2VZ-FE, 3VZ-E/FE — TOYOTA

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.5I, V6, |, 3.0, 3.0I, 24V

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 10 workshop diagrams for 2VZ-FE

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Check the timing marks
3. Remove the air filter and the air inlet hose
4. Remove the ancillary drive belt
5. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination

6. Remove all the timing belt covers
7. Use a special tool:
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley
9. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
10. Remove the tensioner

Installation and checks

11. Refit the tensioner
12. Refit the timing belt guide plates
13. Fit the timing belt lower cover
14. Fit the timing belt on the left-hand camshaft gearwheel
15. Fit the timing belt on the right-hand camshaft gearwheel
16. Refit the tensioner
17. Check the timing marks again
18. Refit the crankshaft position sensor
19. Refit the timing belt upper cover
20. Refit the camshaft position sensor(s)
21. Fit the coolant hoses
22. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
23. Refit the radiator
24. Fit the ancillary drive belt
25. Refit the air filter
26. Replace the fluids
27. Check for leaks
28. Refit the engine cover
29. Refit the engine lower covers

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