OEM 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the timing belt on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: The first step for removing the timing belt is to removing the oil pan protector while also taking out the engine under cover. Then drain all engine coolant. Begin by separating the fuel return hose after which you should loosen the 2 bolts and unfasten the 2 cap nuts and finally remove the battery clamp cover and V-bank cover. Begin by unmounting the air cleaner followed by disconnecting the intake air connector assembly and then the drive belt followed by the fan and fluid coupling before the fan pulley by removing the four nuts which secure the coupling to the fan bracket and easing out the generator drive belt from its position. You should start by disconnecting the drive belt idler pulley through the removal of its pulley bolt followed by the cover plate and idler pulley. Start by removing the RH No.3 timing belt cover using a bolt and nut and a second cover requires the same procedure with an engine wire and camshaft position sensor wire to be disconnected. Begin by removing the No.2 timing belt cover followed by disconnecting the A/C compressor from the engine then removing the fan bracket by removing both its 2 bolts and 2 nuts. A timing belt reuse requires a check for three installation marks. The absence of any marks requires the belt to be marked before it is disassembled. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt using Special Service Tool: 09213-70010 (90105-08076), 09330-00021 and set the No.1 cylinder to approximately 50 degrees ATDC/compression. ATDC/compression can be obtained by using the crankshaft pulley to match its groove with timing mark "0" on the No. 1 timing belt cover and by confirming proper alignment of the camshaft timing pulleys with timing belt rear plates. You should disconnect the crankshaft pulley bolt while maintaining the crankshaft pulley immobile. To disconnect the timing belt proceed by removing the timing belt tensioner then carefully note down the timing belt if it will be reused while using Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000). Use Special Service Tool: 09950-50012 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05010) to remove the generator along with drive belt tensioner and crankshaft pulley after the camshaft timing pulleys with the same tool followed by the removal of the No.1 timing belt cover and timing belt guide and timing belt (if reusing mark before removal). To keep the timing belt for subsequent use mark it while performing removal of the No.1 timing belt cover and timing belt guide and timing belt. Use a 10 mm hexagon wrench to remove No.1 idler pulley and No.2 idler pulley before taking off the crankshaft timing pulley. The inspection of the timing belt must detect any defects while it needs to stay separate from oil, water and steam. Check the smooth operation of the idler pulleys and timing belt tensioner and search for potential oil leakage. Check the state of the water pump during the inspection. To begin the installation process install the crankshaft timing pulley while orienting its timing pulley set key with the key groove then drive it in using Special Service Tool: 09223-46011. After applying adhesive on the pivot bolt of both No.1 and No.2 idler pulleys install them in a manner that allows smooth movement. First place the timing belt temporarily before it is fully installed while setting its installation mark to match the crankshaft timing pulley timing mark. After that position the timing belt cover spacer and guide. Follow all necessary torque specifications when attaching the No.1 timing belt cover with the crankshaft pulley together with the drive belt tensioner. Verify the crankshaft pulley position before installing both RH and LH camshaft timing pulleys through connection of the timing belt between pulleys while setting the timing belt tensioner. Turn the crankshaft pulley to examine valve timing alignment while using Special Service Tool 09213-54015 (90119-08216), 09330-00021 to tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Secure all components during the installation of the fan bracket, A/C compressor along with No.2 timing belt cover and RH and LH No.3 timing belt covers. The last step consists of installing the drive belt idler pulley and the radiator assembly with the fan pulley and fan unit and fluid coupling followed by a drive belt before completing with the air cleaner and intake air connector assembly with V-bank cover and engine coolant refill. Check for any leaks while the engine runs then verify coolant levels before putting on all closing parts including the battery clamp cover and engine under cover and oil pan protector.