2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER timing belt

Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
1 Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil, if vehicle is equipped with this light.2 Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Inspec tthic kness measurement and disc runout.5 Ex ce pt front differential of Corolla Matrix 4WD with manual transmission.6 See page 37 for details.7 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD and Sienna 4WD.8 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD, MR2 Spyder and Sienna 4WD.
Maintenance Log: Cars
90,000 Miles or 108 Months
qReplace engine oil and oil filter1
qRotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
qReplace cabin air filter (Camry and Camry Solara)
qReplace engine air filter
qReplace spark plugs (ECHO)3
qReplace timing belt (Camry with 1MZFE or 3MZFE, Camry Solara with
3MZFE, Sienna)
qTighten drive shaft bolt (Corolla and Corolla Matrix)
qInspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
4
__ Differential oil5
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine coolant
6
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
qTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
qReplace front differential oil (all models with manual transmission
except Corolla Matrix 4WD)
qReplace manual transmission oil
qReplace rear differential oil8
qReplace transfer case oil7
qTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
M ileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
7
__ Tran smis sion flu id oroil
15

5,000Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dea ler Service Verification:
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
6Applies to Tacoma with 1GRFE, Tundra with 1GRFE and 4Runner with 1GRFE. Required under the terms of the
Emission Control Warranty.
7 Applies to Highlander with 3MZFE, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra with 2UZFE and 4Runner with 2UZFE.8Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.9See p age 37 f or details.
90,000 Miles or 108 Months
qReplace engine oil and oil filter1qReplace engine air filter
qRotate tiresqReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
qLubricate drive shaft bushing (Land Cruiser)
qLubricate propeller shaft4
qLubricate wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
qReplace limitedslip differential oil, if equipped5
qReplace spark plugs6
qReplace timing belt7
qRetorque drive shaft bolt (4WD RAV4)
qRetorque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
qInspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
8
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots3
__ Engine coolant9
__ Ex haust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models, Highlander and RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
qTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
qRepl ace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 with manual transmission, all 4WD models
e x cept RAV4 with automatic transmission and Highlander)
qR eplace manual transmission oil (RAV4, Tundra)
qReplace rear differential oil, including limited slip (all models except 2WD
Hi ghlander and 2WD RAV4)
qR epl ac e t ran sfer ca se oil (4WD models)
qTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dea ler Service Verification:
D at e :
Mileage:
31
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (RAV4, Tundra)
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Rear differential oil (all models except 2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ St eering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (all 4WD models)

Explanation of Maintenance Items
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Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration,
cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Timing Belt
Replace every 90,000 miles. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated at specified intervals according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for
signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified tech
nician immediately.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bushing Grease
Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the drive shaft
bushing with molybdenumdisulfide lithiumbase chassis grease. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.

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CORRECTINCORRECT
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Hand-held Tester
DLC3
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7 6 5 34 2 18
9 10111213141516DLC3
CG
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ENGINE (2AZ-FE)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-6)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL
3. INSPECT BATTERY
4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSY
5. INSPECT SPARK PLUG (See page 18-3)
6. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT
HINT:

After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in
the ribbed grooves. Check with your hand to confirm that
the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom
of the crank pulley.

ºNew beltº is a belt which has been used less than 5 min-
utes on a running engine.

ºUsed beltº is a belt which has been used on a running en-
gine for 5 minutes or more.

After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximate-
ly 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.
7. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) When using the hand-held tester:
Check the ignition timing.
(1) Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(2) Enter DATA LIST MODE on the hand-held tester.
Ignition timing: 8 to 12 BTDC @ idle
HINT:
Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for help
on selecting the DATA LIST.
(c) When not using the hand-held tester:
Check the ignition timing.
(1) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG)
of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
NOTICE:

Confirm the terminal numbers before connecting
them. Connection with a wrong terminal can damage
the engine.

Turn off all electrical systems before connecting the
terminals.

Perform this inspection after the cooling fan motor is
turned off.

B12056
A00019
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13. REMOVE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG
14. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 12 bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Insert the blade of SST between the crankcase and oil
pan. Cut off the applied sealer and remove the oil pan.
SST 09032-00100
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surface of the cylin-
der block and oil pan.
15. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER
SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 14 bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the tim-
ing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with
a screwdriver.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing
chain cover, cylinder block and cylinder head.

Timing MarksMark Links
Timing Mark
A52513
A53064
SST
A13767
Seal
Packing
Seal Width: 2.0 mm
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Seal PackingSeal Packing
Cylinder
Block Cylinder Head
Gasket
BA
AB
Seal
Packing
Cylinder
Head
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(d) Align the mark links (gold or yellow colored links) with the
timing marks of the camshaft timing gear and camshaft
timing sprocket. Then install the chain.
75. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Torque: 19 NVm (194 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
76. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
Torque: 9.0 NVm (92 kgfVcm, 80 in.Vlbf)
77. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
NO.1
(a) Install the sensor plate with the F mark facing forward.
78. INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN
CASE OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush
with the timing chain cover edge.
SST 09223-22010
(b) Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Keep the gap between the timing chain cover edge and the
oil seal free of foreign matter.
79. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSY
NOTICE:

Remove any oil from the contact surface.

Install the chain cover within 3 minutes after applying
seal packing.

Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after instal-
ling.
(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing
chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.
(b) Apply seal packing in a continuous bead (seal width: 2.0
mm (0.079 in.)) as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent

A
A
AAA94199
Seal Width:
3.0 to 4.0 mm 2.5 mm
(0.098 in.)
4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)
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Nut
Nut
B
BB
B B BB
B
C
A
C
C
C
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(c) Apply seal packing in a continuous bead (seal width: 3.0
to 4.0 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.)) as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
(d) Install the timing chain cover with the 14 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque:
9.0 NVm (92 kgfVcm, 80 in.Vlbf) for bolt A
21 NVm (214 kgfVcm, 15 ftVlbf) for bolt B
43NVm (438 kgfVcm, 32 ftVlbf) for bolt C
9.0 NVm (92 kgfVcm, 80 in.Vlbf) for nut
(e) Install the stud bolt to the drive belt tensioner.
Torque: 10 NVm (102 kgfVcm, 7 ftVlbf)