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I just got mine done as well, and as I was doing this,
I figured, theoretically, the belt could be changed at any of 360 degrees / 8 cylinder, positions, as long as the cams and crank are in right alignment, right? But they have timing marks which can only align in one spot, which they call TDC. OK fine, but then the Toyota manual writer realized that it was impossible to see that god darn dimple mark(the mark which is supposed to lineup with the "CR" mark on the new belt) on the crank, which at TDC puts it dead bottom of crank making it impossible to see unless you get under. So the manual writer got the bright idea to move it another 50 degrees, so that maybe you have a better chance of seeing that faint little dimple mark. Now I just wish, they would have forwarned about the other marks on the crank, which are the 2 holes and splotch of white paint. If it wasn't for the pic I saw in the MUD FAQ section, I think I would have been thoroughly confused. Sorry for the rant. I'm glad you got it done at TDC. Way to go, DIY.
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