Timing chain replacement: Toyota Corolla 2001 (1ND-TV)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4, D4-D

• Opens: coolant
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin
• Renewed: crankshaft oil seal

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• If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal
• Use the special tool to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. If the timing chain is to be re-used, mark the running direction before removal
2. Remove the right-hand front wheel
3. Timing chain cover:
4. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
5. Remove the engine upper cover

6. Remove the coolant pump pulley
7. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor(s)
8. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
9. Align the crankshaft timing marks
10. Align the camshaft timing marks
11. If the marks are misaligned, rotate the engine 1 turn
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley
13. Counterhold tool:
14. Use the special tool to counterhold
15. Support the engine with a lifting jack
16. Note: Use a wooden block to support the engine
17. Remove the right-hand engine support
18. Remove the right-hand engine support bracket
19. Remove the upper timing cover
20. Remove the timing chain cover
21. Align the holes on the locking arm and automatic tensioner
22. Apply pressure to the tensioner
23. Lock the chain tensioner with a locking pin
24. Remove the chain tensioner
25. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
26. Remove the chain guide rail
27. Use a special tool
28. Remove the camshaft gearwheel
29. Use the special tool to counterhold
30. Remove the timing chain and gearwheels together

Installation and checks

31. Align the coloured chain link with the marks on the gearwheels
32. After applying liquid sealant:
33. Refill the cooling system
34. Check the cooling system for leaks
35. Valve cover
36. Check the engine for oil leaks
37. Camshaft gearwheel
38. Renew the seals
39. Renew the O-rings
40. Renew the crankshaft oil seal

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