Gt4r97

Hello All,

Found courage and decided to tackle my Timing Belt replacement of my 97Runner(first timer here) and ordered this kit-linky.

1 Timing Belt -Toyota-13568-69095
1 Idler Roller -NSK OE-13503-62040
1 Tensioner Roller -Koyo OE-13505-62070
1 Front Crankshaft Seal -Toyota-90311-40022
2 Front Camshaft Seals -Toyota-90311-38051
1 Water Pump -Aisin OE-16100-69398-83
1 Water Pump Gasket -Aisin-16271-62011
1 Hydraulic Tensioner -Toyota-13540-62021
1 Thermostat (82°c) -Toyota OE-90916-03075
1 Thermostat Gasket -Aisin -16325-62010
1 Air Conditioning Belt -Toyota-99364-20870
1 Alternator Belt -Toyota-90080-91090
1 Power Steering Belt -Toyota-90080-91126

I do have some collection of tools to the job, i think. Other than the the pulley holder that I fabricated myself plus the Kit I ordered, did I miss something important to fulfill the job? Do I still need to get the tensioner compressor? I've read a lot about this tool. When do one really need/use that SST...and when one do really not?

Thanks much!

mynameistommy510

Putting the new timing belt on is when this tool comes into play. It pushes down the tensioner to allow more slack in the belt for installation.

I was cheap and used a wrench on a C- Clamp to move the tensioner down, resulting in a cracked lower timing belt cover. I got over it, glued the cracked plastic and installed the new belt with ease.

Other than the sst tool and the custom camshaft/ harmonic balancer holder, it's your basic tools. I'd recommend you have a strong custom holder and a 1/2inch ratchet set and long breaker bar for removing the harmonic balancer. My friend snapped two 3/8 ratchets trying to get this done.

rworegon

OP, you have no need for the tensioner compressor as your kit has both pulleys and a new tensioner that comes pre-tensioned with a grenade pin installed. The compressor is handy, but not essential, when doing a TB change and the tensioner pulley is not being changed.

Also, add to your list a new crank bolt from the local Toyota dealer. The FSM lists them as a non-reusable part.

Use the link in post 1 of this thread as it's an excellent tutorial.

Gt4r97

I'm noob here so yep, I have the tensioner assembly(The roller and the grenade-like "thingy") and no really need for that SST.

This is what I wanna hear - a backup my understanding to what I've been reading around.

Yes, I have that bolt already, man. Been driving around the town the other day. I found it in Michael's Toyota Bellevue.

Thanks for the link that's a big help for sure...now where are my wrenches!

Thanks Again!!!

Edit: Please I need some more wisdom here on how to get the Tensioner Ass. out, or is it really that tricky?

rworegon

Four bolts hold the AC compressor to the AC bracket...remove bolts, suspend AC compressor with a bungee cord or something similar. Now, remove the 4 bolts holding the AC bracket to the block so you can get to the tensioner bolts. Most of these bolts have to be removed working from underneath the rig, IIRC.

Also, use the FSM link in my sig line and download yourself a FSM (Factory Service Manual) that closest matches your rig. You won't regret taking the time to do it.

Another tutorial.

Also, add a gallon of Totota Red Coolant and about 8 gallons of distilled water for a proper radiator flush and fill.

Two other things:
1) Install thermostat with jiggle valve at 6pm position
2) Torque crank bolt to 217 ft-lbs per spec.

wii_tarded

You will need a torque wrench capable of this...

kball

That nwtoys write up is the one I looked over before doing mine. Definitely the best one out there!

And, if you have one of these setups ( 1/4" ratchet, long extension and wobble socket ) you won't need to touch the a/c bracket. I got my tensioner changed out just fine.

rworegon

kball, thanks for the info on the 1/4" ratchet/swivel to get to those tensioner bolts. Someday I'll add 1/4" tools to my box.

rworegon

OP, Toyota uses right and left as if you are sitting in the driver seat looking forward (R=passenger side, L=driver side). This trips some up when re-installing the TB with the R and L marks painted on it

Gt4r97

I'm half way through it right now. Just cleaned the WP/Thermostat and about to pull out the Tensioner Assembly to be replaced with a new ones.

Pls. guide me through folks! Couldn't gone this far w/o YT!

Gt4r97

@KBall: Hi K* did you pull the tensioner roller[HEX Wrench] first b4 you take the tens. assembly? Thanks!

kball

Looking back at my pics it looks like I did. You're replacing it all anyway so it really doesn't matter. Look at that nwtoys write up and see the order he did it.

kball

I just looked at the nwtoys write up and he reused the tensioner. He took the upper idler bearing off first to release the belt.

Oh, and don't listen to him about the jiggle valve. It goes at the bottom 6:00 position, not the 12.

Gt4r97

Cheers...I'm pushing forward!

...but this one fell from nowhere-AC/PS area...

Gt4r97

Thanks for the Tip man

rworegon

What? I get no credit for the same tip in my post at 9am. Lol

Gt4r97

We're talking on the net, man...you don't must not realized how grateful I amto you and all YT guys!

Now, on my previous post,I've question, where that washer in picture supposed to go?

rworegon

Haha, I was just messin' with ya.

I can't say I recognize that piece. Can you flip it over and take another pic?

kball

pics aren't working for me.

Yeah rworegon mentioned it first. I just didn't want you to see that write up and forget what he said. Pics are worth a 1000 posts....

rworegon

kball, I had to click on the "Click the image to open in full size" to see the pic.