Erwinskie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 my timing belt belt broke on my 99 rx 300. i will do the work. my question is how do i make sure my camshaft and crankshaft is aligned. do i rotate them individually until i hit the mark. if not how i will do it before i install the new timing belt. at the moment im stuck with removing the harmonic balancer bolt which is a pain in the butt. i have use the 1/2 impact tool but i am now looking for a 3/4 impact tool. i need all the help i can get to make sure my timing is not off when i install the new belt. Thank you Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe913 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 There is a manual at the following link that may help. Good Luck! http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I had to rent a 3/4" impact wrench to remove the crank bolt on a '95 Avalon - I feel your pain The manual clearly explains how to line up the belt, crank pulley and camshaft pulleys. I would closely inspect the belt tensioner - it may be on its last legs. If you were diligent about keeping the radiator fluid clean, your water pump should be okay. Good luck! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericok Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 There's a video posted in another thread titled "00 Rx300 Timing Belt Timing Alignment" showing how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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