Where is the timing mark on the rear camshaft?
Rear camshaft, note the arrow indicating the mark on the backing plate. The timing of the belt looks 1/4 tooth off due to the angle of the camera but is correct (compare the sprocket mark to the backing mark and belt mark to the sprocket mark).
Where are the timing marks on a Toyota 3MZ?
Front camshaft, note the mark on the sprocket, belt and backing plate all line up: Rear camshaft, note the arrow indicating the mark on the backing plate. The timing of the belt looks 1/4 tooth off due to the angle of the camera but is correct (compare the sprocket mark to the backing mark and belt mark to the sprocket mark).
How to set up Toyota 1GR-FE timing chain Marks?
The following thread should explain how we set up the Toyota 1GR-FE Timing Chain marks after re-installing the heads or performing engine work. The first tip is that we know which Bank is #1 and which Bank is #2. Here is a reference… There are three timing chains on these 1GR-FE engines. The first two are for the exhaust/intake camshaft timing.
How to time Toyota 1MZ 3.0 V6 engine?
CARspec has been asked how to time the 1MZ 3.0 V6 and 3MZ 3.3 V6 when replacing a timing belt. The removal and installation timing is the same. Here are photos of the camshaft and crankshaft locations with a factory Toyota replacement timing belt installed: Front camshaft, note the mark on the sprocket, belt and backing plate all line up:
Where are the timing dots on a Toyota?
On the crankshaft, the factory Toyota replacement timing belt has dots that align with a mark on the crankshaft sprocket: The crankshaft sprocket tone wheel for the crankshaft position sensor also has a dot that aligns with a casting mark on the oil pump:
Where is Bank 1 intake camshaft gear located?
Above is the backside of the Bank 1 intake camshaft gear. The yellow chain link should line up with the single dot. The Bank 1 secondary chain’s yellow link should align with the single mark on the gear. The primary chain on the Bank 1 side: