OEM 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall the timing belt on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: The first step to remove the timing belt requires removal of the oil pan protector and engine under cover then draining the engine coolant followed by disassembly of the battery clamp cover and V-bank cover through removal of the fuel return hose and unscrewing the 2 bolts and 2 cap nuts. Start the removal process by uninstalling the air cleaner together with the intake air connector assembly and then remove the drive belt as well as the fan and fluid coupling and fan pulley by loosening the 4 nuts which secure the coupling to the fan bracket. The team must proceed by taking away the radiator assembly as well as the drive belt idler pulley and both RH and LH No.3 timing belt covers while disconnecting wires and unscrewing bolts for removal. Detach the engine-mounted AC compressor and take away the fan bracket. You should check for installation marks if you plan to reuse the timing belt. Also mark the belt before disassembly if the installation marks are missing. It is necessary to utilize Special Service Tool: 09213-70010 (90105-08076), 09330-00021 to loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt while setting the No.1 cylinder approximately 50 degrees ATDC/compression. Set the No.1 cylinder to approximately 50 degrees ATDC/compression using Special Service Tool: 09213-70010 (90105-08076), 09330-00021 before removing the crankshaft pulley bolt that does not require crankshaft pulley rotation. Begin by uninstalling the timing belt tensioner and note the reuse position of the belt through marking before disconnecting it from the camshaft timing pulleys using Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000). Use Special Service Tool 09950-50012 (including 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05010) to remove the camshaft timing pulleys along with generator and drive belt tensioner and crankshaft pulley. Begin by removing the timing belt cover number 1, timing belt guide and timing belt cover spacer. Then take out the timing belt together with the both No.1 and No.2 idler pulleys. Vendors should inspect both timing belts for defects along with idler pulleys for oil leakage and smooth operation and the timing belt tensioner for oil leakage and correct protrusion. The service begins by installing the crankshaft timing pulley along with the two idler pulleys through adhesive methods, followed by timing belt temporary mounting that must maintain both clean and proper timing marks alignment. First place the timing belt cover spacer alongside the timing belt guide and No.1 timing belt cover and afterward add the crankshaft pulley in position. The drive belt tensioner must be installed followed by the generator together with checking the crankshaft pulley position. Secure the two camshaft timing pulleys by adding the timing belt which connects to both components then position the timing belt tensioner. Apply Special Service Tool: 09213-54015 (90119-08216), 09330-00021 to tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt and then install the fan bracket, A/C compressor, No.2 timing belt cover and both RH and LH No.3 timing belt covers with proper wire connections. Put the drive belt idler pulley in place after which you should install the radiator assembly, fan pulley, fan, fluid coupling, drive belt; proceed with adding the air cleaner and intake air connector assembly and V-bank cover installation before filling with engine coolant and checking for possible leaks and repeating the coolant level check followed by battery clamp cover and engine under cover and oil pan protector reinstallation.