Hey guys my wifes 98 rav4 2.0 liter broke the timing belt the other day and Ive got everything to put it back together but got a question how do line the gears up on the cam and crank before putting on the new belt or does it matter.
On the Nissan V6 (VG30E) we would use a long breaker bar, maybe slip a pipe over the end if need be, and have it hit the ground at an angle, then bump the starter to loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Worked every time....You'll find the most difficult step is removing the crankshaft pulley, namely the large center bolt the holds it on. That takes either a special tool or an impact wrench. And getting that bolt tight when you reinstall it is critical. I'd suggest trying to remove it first. If you can't it's tow-to-a-garage time...
Good trick. Then how did you get it tight?On the Nissan V6 (VG30E) we would use a long breaker bar, maybe slip a pipe over the end if need be, and have it hit the ground at an angle, then bump the starter to loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. Worked every time.
A little bit of blue Loctite and a breaker bar, never had issues with them loosening, even though engine rotation theoretically would tend to cause them to loosen.Good trick. Then how did you get it tight?