Timing Belt & Sprockets: Removal
- Drain cooling system if necessary. On Corolla FWD models, cooling system component removal may not be necessary. Remove fan shroud (A/C only). Remove radiator and air cleaner assembly. Remove drive belts, fan, water pump drive pulley (3A-C) and valve cover with gasket.
- Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on compression stroke and check that No. 1 rocker arms are loose. If not, rotate crankshaft 1 turn. On 4A-C, remove crankshaft pulley No. 2 (power steering only). Using puller, remove crankshaft pulley.
- Remove upper and lower engine front cover mount bolts, gasket and covers. Loosen idler pulley mount bolt, position pulley at far left and retighten mount bolt. Remove timing belt.