Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Loosen belt tension by turning belt tensioner counterclockwise. Remove drive belt. Pulley bolt for belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.
- Disconnect 3 hoses, bolt, nut and oil cooler pipe.
- Remove grommet and separate camshaft position sensor connector and camshaft position sensor wire from left timing belt cover. Disconnect 3 wire harness clamps. Remove 4 bolts and left timing belt cover.
- Remove bolt, stud bolt and camshaft position sensor. See Fig 1.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Check for engine coolant leaks.