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Timing Cover



TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE)

Install the timing chain cover with the 15 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.






Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)

Take care not to wrap the chain and slipper beyond the timing chain cover seal line.

After installing the timing chain cover, install the water pump within 15 minutes.

Each bolt length is as follows:









TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE 2WD)

Install the timing chain cover with the 24 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.






Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)

Pay attention not to wrap the chain and slipper over the timing chain cover seal line.

Each bolt length is as follows:









TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE 4WD and Pre-runner)

Install the timing chain cover with the 24 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.






Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)

Pay attention not to wrap the chain and slipper over the timing chain cover seal line.

Each bolt length is as follows: