Timing chain replacement: Toyota LC (2TR-FE)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.7, (TRJ120, 125)

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

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Parts must be fitted within 3 minutes of applying the sealant

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 32 workshop diagrams for 2TR-FE

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
2. Remove the engine
3. Align the balance shaft marks
4. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
5. Remove the flywheel

6. Disconnect the camshaft control valve electrical connector(s)
7. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor electrical connector
8. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor
9. Disconnect the ignition coil wiring
10. Disconnect the knock sensor
11. All vehicles:
12. Use the special tool
13. Remove the oil separator
14. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner
15. Remove the inlet manifold
16. In the order shown
17. Remove the ignition coil
18. Remove the cylinder head cover
19. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
20. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
21. Use the special tools
22. Remove the crankshaft pulley
23. Use a special tool:
24. Remove the crankshaft position sensor
25. Remove the camshaft position sensor(s)
26. Remove the thermostat housing
27. Remove the tensioner and chain guide
28. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel
29. Vehicles with automatic transmission
30. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
31. Use the special tools
32. Remove the balance shaft drive chain
33. Vehicles with manual gearbox:
34. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft

Installation and checks

35. Refit the balance shaft chain guide rails
36. Refit the crankshaft gearwheel
37. Align the timing marks
38. Fit the chain tensioner guide
39. All vehicles:
40. Fit the tensioner
41. Vehicles with manual gearbox:
42. Refit the chain guide(s)
43. Refit the timing cover
44. Counterhold tool:
45. Refit the bypass hose
46. Air-conditioning compressor/support:
47. Vehicles with air conditioning:
48. Refit the air-conditioning compressor bracket
49. Refit the drive belt tensioner(s)
50. Idler pulley:
51. Fit the idler pulley
52. Refit the alternator
53. Renew the sealant
54. Note: Parts must be fitted within 3 minutes of applying the sealant
55. Tighten the bolts
56. Refit the lower oil sump
57. Note: Parts must be fitted within 3 minutes of applying the sealant
58. Tighten the bolts
59. Refit the ignition coil(s)
60. Refit the fan and the viscous coupling
61. Refit the plate
62. Refit the flywheel
63. Fit the clutch plate and the clutch cover
64. Use the special tool
65. Refit the gearbox
66. All vehicles:
67. Refit the engine

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