Toyota Tacoma Quiz
2gr-fks Engine Control

Removal

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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

If one of the camshaft timing gear bolts is already removed, do not remove any other camshaft timing gear bolts.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

(See page 4. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION )

4. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

Text in Illustration

*a

"0" Timing Mark

*b

Timing Mark (Cutout)

(b) Check that the protrusion on the inside of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.

Text in Illustration

*a

Protrusion

HINT:

If the protrusion is not at the top, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing marks again.

5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley assembly.

SST: 09213-54015

91651-60855

SST: 09330-00021

(b) Remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTICE:

Replace with a new part if it is dropped or if it receives a strong impact.

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