Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 143

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1GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL  –  DRIVE BELT

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the No. 1 engine 

under cover.

2.

REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt 

tensioner counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed 
belt from the belt tensioner.

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) Visually check the driver belt for excessive wear, 

frayed cords, etc. If any defect is found, replace the 
drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of the drive belt are 
considered acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks 
missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

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INCORRECT

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1GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL  –  DRIVE BELT

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INSTALLATION

1.

INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by 

turning it clockwise and counterclockwise. 
If a malfunction exists, replace the tensioner.

2.

INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, 

align the holes as shown, and then insert a bar of 6 
mm (0.24 in.) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.

(b) Install the V-ribbed belt.

(c) While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, 

remove the bar.

(d) If it is hard to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the 

following procedure:
(1) Put the V-ribbed belt on all parts except the P/S 

pump, as shown in the illustration.

(2) While releasing the belt tension by turning the 

belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-
ribbed belt on the P/S pump.

Turn

Holes

Bar

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P/S Pump

No. 2 Idler

Water Pump

Generator

Belt Tensioner

A/C Compressor

Crankshaft

No. 1 Idler

No. 2 Idler

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1GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL  –  DRIVE BELT

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3.

INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

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1GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL  –  VALVE CLEARANCE

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VALVE CLEARANCE

ADJUSTMENT

1.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY 
TERMINAL

2.

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 

CO-3

)

3.

REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See page 

ES-428

)

4.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See page 

ES-

429

)

5.

REMOVE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET (See page 

FU-11

)

6.

REMOVE OIL BAFFLE PLATE (See page 

FU-11

)

7.

REMOVE NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY (See page 

FU-11

)

8.

REMOVE NO. 2 SURGE TANK STAY (See page 

FU-12

)

9.

REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 

FU-

12

)

10. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (See page 

IG-8

)

11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

(See page 

EM-40

)

12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

LH (See page 

EM-40

)

13. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley until its groove and the 

"0" timing mark of the timing chain cover are 
aligned.

Groove

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