How to replace the timing chain or Timing Cover sub-assembly on 2005 Toyota 4Runner?

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Begin the timing chain or belt cover replacement by taking out the power steering link assembly, differential carrier assembly front, draining engine coolant and oil. Then detach the battery, V-bank cover, and radiator support seal upper by removing all 11 clips. Detach the fan assembly from fluid coupling before taking away the fan and generator belt as well as the fan component. Take off ventilation hose No.2 and then disassemble both the air cleaner and oil level gauge guide parts. Take out the water inlet part to divide the vane pump components and take away all generator cooler and belt tensioner modules together with idler pulley parts no.1 and no.2. Use tool 09213-54015 (91651-60855) along with other required tools to detach the crankshaft pulley from the engine. You can erase the intake air surge tank while taking away the ignition coil assembly safe following the bolt removal of both camshaft timing oil control valves as you detach those control valves' electrical wires. Remove the VVT sensor and oil filter bracket sub-assembly by removing 5 bolts while unscrewing 2 nuts before removing the timing chain cover sub-assembly through its 24 bolts and 2 nuts. After this, gently pry the cover and replace the O-ring on the LH cylinder head. Pry off the timing chain cover oil seal using a screwdriver but never touch the oil pump and set in a new oil seal with Special Service Tool: 09226-10010 and a hammer while applying MP grease to the oil seal lip. Replace the timing chain cover assembly by first clearing the old packing material then inserting a fresh O-ring to the LH cylinder head before filling with seal packing in prescribed spots before placing the cover back within 3 minutes. Fasten all bolts and nuts within 15 minutes because resealing the packing later is necessary. Fit the oil pump drive rotor to the crankshaft timing gear then place the 24 bolts and 2 nuts into the cover and fasten it at 23 Nm using proper torque to keep the chain and slipper away from the seal line. Reinstall the oil filter bracket sub-assembly with a new gasket and torque to 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.), followed by the VVT sensor, camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (torque to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)), cylinder head cover sub-assemblies LH and RH, ignition coil assembly (torque to 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)), intake air surge tank, oil pan sub-assemblies, crankshaft pulley using Special Service Tool: 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, idler pulley sub-assemblies No.1 and No.2, V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly, cooler compressor assembly, generator assembly, vane pump assembly, water inlet, oil level gauge guide, air cleaner assembly, and reconnect ventilation hose No.2. Place the fan onto its fluid coupling then connect the fan and generator belts while securing the fan coupling fully. After putting the radiator support seal upper into place add the battery and install the front differential carrier assembly and power steering link assembly. Fill engine oil and coolant then look for any leaks before fastening the 2 V-bank cover nuts at 7.5 Nm torque.

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