Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1850

Fig. 46: Using Hexagon Wrench To Remove Bolt, Idler & Plate Washer
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REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Remove the bolt and idler

Fig. 47: Identifying Idler With Bolt
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INSPECTION

1

INSPECT TIMING BELT

a

Visually check the timing belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc

If necessary, replace the timing belt

NOTE:



Do not bend or twist the timing belt or turn it inside out.



Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with oil, water
or steam.



Do not allow tension in the timing belt when installing or
removing the bolt of the camshaft timing pulley.

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2

INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

a

Visually check the seal portion of the tensioner for oil leakage

If leakage is found, replace the tensioner

HINT:

If there is only a faint trace of oil on the push rod, the tensioner does not need to be replaced

Fig. 49: Checking Seal Portion Of Tensioner
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b

Hold the tensioner with both hands and push the push rod strongly as shown below to check that it
does not move

If the push rod moves, replace the tensioner

Fig. 48: Checking Timing Belt For Excessive Wear And Frayed
Cords
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NOTE:

Never face the tensioner push rod downward.

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Fig. 50: Pushing Push Rod Strongly
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c

Measure the protrusion of the push rod from the housing end

Standard protrusion: 9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.374 to 0.413 in.)

If the protrusion is not as specified, replace the tensioner

Fig. 51: Identifying Protrusion Of Push Rod And Housing End
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3

INSPECT NO. 1 TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Visually check the seal portion of the idler for oil leakage

If leakage is found, replace the idler

b

Check that the idler turns smoothly If necessary, replace the idler

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Fig. 52: Checking Seal Portion
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INSTALLATION

1

INSTALL NO. 2 TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Install the idler with the bolt

Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 53: Identifying No. 2 Timing Belt Idler Bolt
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2

INSTALL NO. 1 TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer and idler with the bolt

Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

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