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Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

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 end of the spring inside of the camshaft timing gear assembly is as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

*a

Spring End

HINT:

If the end of the spring is not as shown in the illustration, rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° and align the timing mark 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.

On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (a) Remove the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page ). (b) Check that the plunger strokes when ...

Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION 2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT NOTICE: There are different types of camshaft timing gear bolts. Make sure to check the i ...

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