Timing Belt Replaced

[1972FJ55]

Well it went really well until the back tensioner bolt (the one that's a pain to get to) broke off in the housing. I was surprised how tight the front bolt was, whoever torqued them down must have used a 1/2" breaker bar. Because of the awkward location, I ended up drilling it out and putting in a HeliCoil. Not the most fun I've ever had but the rest went smoothly.

 

[gnob]

welcome to factory torque.
some hardware is wtf tight.

 

[vipergrhd]

Did you update the crank bolt torque to 215 ft/lbs? I think it's somewhere along that line. Good job!

 

[1972FJ55]

Did you update the crank bolt torque to 215 ft/lbs? I think it's somewhere along that line. Good job!

Yeah, had to buy the tool to hold the balancer. Another tool I'll probably never use again.

 

[splitshot]

Yeah, had to buy the tool to hold the balancer. Another tool I'll probably never use again.

We should compare notes next time on Toyota specialty tools, I have a bunch also.
I found replacing the 4runner belt was much easier than the 4.7. Probably because I did the Tundra first.