4A-GE Timing belt — TOYOTA

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Always fit a new timing belt after removal

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
3. Remove the coolant pump pulley
4. Remove the spark plugs
5. Check the timing marks

6. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
7. Use the special tools
8. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel

Installation and checks

9. Refit the timing belt covers
10. Refit the crankshaft pulley
11. Check the timing marks
12. Refit the spark plugs
13. Loosen the tensioner
14. Fit the ancillary drive belt
15. Tighten the tensioner
16. Reconnect the battery earth cable
17. Check the condition of the tensioner and idler pulley(s)
18. Check the free length of spring
19. Renew if the measurements are outside the specified value/range

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