Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 550h+. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to REPLACEMENT [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE ELECTRIC HEATER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT INTERCOOLER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 - SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
*a Timing Mark (Cutout) *b Timing Mark *c Correct *d Incorrect *e Up *f Cutout - Turn the crankshaft pulley assembly clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for exhaust side) is at the top.
HINT:
- If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for exhaust side) is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley assembly with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again.
- As there are no cutouts on the camshaft timing gear (for intake side), check the position of the cutout of the camshaft timing gear (for exhaust side) to confirm that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression.
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
- REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)