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 FRONT WHEEL RH
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]

SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

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*a	Timing Mark (Cutout)	*b	Timing Mark
*c	Correct	*d	Incorrect
*e	Up	*f	Cutout

Turn the crankshaft pulley 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 Exhaust Side of Bank 2)

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While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
NOTE:
- If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (for Intake Side of Bank 2)

While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.
NOTE:
- If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.