Timing belt question

[learning fj62]

Ok, so here is my question:

I followed the FSM exactly, and at the step where it says to remove the timing belt from the camshaft timing pulleys, i did so, after using the FSM to release some tension, and sliding off one side of the timing belt, the RH timing pulley actually turned a descent amount after the belt was removed. Is this normal once the belt is removed? I gave it some thought, and I was thinking as long as the timing marks on the belt are re-aligned with the marks on the pulley that "turned" and also the mark on the pulley that stayed still it should be good? i removed the belt while the crankshaft was at roughly 50 degrees as specified. Am i doing all of this correctly? I am trying to understand how or why this happened? Should I proceed as the FSM says or should I be worried that this "Turning" occurred?

Thanks for all of the input in advance. I really do appreciate all of it.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Probably just some tension on the cam from one of the valve springs. As long as you have everything lined back up correctly when you go back together you're golden.

 

[learning fj62]

Thanks for the input.

 

[learning fj62]

Ok, one more question.

The FSM said to remove the belt while the crankshaft pulley was roughly at 50 degrees. Now that the crankshaft pulley is at roughly 50 degrees and the belt is removed. What marks do I use for timing references since its not at TDC? Or how should I proceed with getting the timing correct since one camshaft pulley has turned and for all I know the other may have had a little shifting. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Ok, one more question.

The FSM said to remove the belt while the crankshaft pulley was roughly at 50 degrees. Now that the crankshaft pulley is at roughly 50 degrees and the belt is removed. What marks do I use for timing references since its not at TDC? Or how should I proceed with getting the timing correct since one camshaft pulley has turned and for all I know the other may have had a little shifting. Thanks in advance.

PM me your email and I'll send the .pdf from the repair manual for the install.