OEM 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Timing Chain

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the timing chain on 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A: The procedure to install the timing chain starts with placing the chain tensioner slipper before adding the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly while pressing on the plunger to execute a clockwise stopper plate rotation followed by counterclockwise movement using a 35 mm (0.138 in.) bar to stabilize the stopper plate before tightening the two bolts to 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7.4 ft-lbf). Begin by setting the No. 1 cylinder at TDC/compression, then align the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears and bearing caps. Finally, use the crankshaft pulley set bolt to align the crankshaft set key with the timing line of the cylinder block. Before installation of the chain use the crankshaft timing link and black mark links of the camshaft timing gears to position the yellow mark link with the crankshaft timing line. Install both vibration dampers before applying engine oil to the No. 1 idle gear shaft for a temporary connection with the No. 2 idle gear shaft where knock pins should match. The No. 2 idle gear shaft requires tightening with a 10 mm hexagon wrench until it reaches 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm, 44 ft-lbf) torque specification before removing the bar from the chain tensioner assembly. The assembly begins with the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal while the next step involves installing the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly. During this process the technician should remove old packing before installing a new O-ring on the bank 2 cylinder head. Seal packing must be applied as continuous beads between 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) length at designated areas while maintaining the seal surface oil-free before you install the timing chain cover within 3 minutes of packing application and through uniform bolt and nut tightening to 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf). Following the sequence install these components with the cylinder head cover sub-assemblies and water inlet and VVT sensor then camshaft timing oil control valve assembly and ignition coil assembly and intake air surge tank and surge tank stays as well as oil baffle plate and throttle body bracket before finally placing the air cleaner assembly. The oil pan sub-assembly procedure requires removal of used packing materials while installing a new O-ring on the oil pump followed by seal packing application before pan installation with 17 bolts and 2 nuts that should be torqued to specified amounts. Insert the oil strainer sub-assembly along with its new gasket followed by the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly where you should include seal packing and perform uniform bolt and nut tightening. Use Special Service Tool: 09213-54015 91651-60855 to install the crankshaft pulley at 250 Nm (2549 kgf-cm, 184 ft-lbf) torque then torque the No. 1 and No. 2 idler pulleys according to their specifications. Fitting the power steering vane pump unit comes next followed by switching on the pressure sensor connector before installing the oil guide along with its new rubber ring. Use a new bolt in position A for the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly before tightening all its bolts to required specifications. The installation process ends with the front differential carrier assembly (applied to 4WD systems) as well as power steering link assembly (2WD and 4WD) and a battery installation. The procedure also includes coolant and engine oil and power steering fluid addition alongside differential oil for 4WD models accompanied by leak check-ups and necessary front wheel alignment inspections.