I have pulled the 2UZFE from my 2006 GX470. You dont have to take transmission out. I did lower it to access the top mounting bolts on the engine to transmision. Using a jack for support of transmission you can unbolt the cross bar supports and lower several inches to reach top bolts. (unbolt...
Great post and supper helpful. I am very appreciative of the work you put into this thread.
* I have one question of a detail - When you assembled the cams back with the dot 1 and dot 2 positions, I assume you did bring engine to TDC for #1 cylinder. I am in the middle of a reassembly. I have...