Timing marks uclear 1997 toyota camry 2.2 - 1998 Toyota Camry

Dustin, The attached links will explain timing alignment on 2.2 Camry engine. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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There is a dot on the front side of the camshaft pulley. You have to pull the top timing belt cover to see it.

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You find the timing marks on the picture below.





Removal
Remove auxiliary 1. drive belts.
2. Support engine.
Remove:
Engine mounting and bracket.
Timing belt upper cover [1].
3.
4. Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
Remove:
Crankshaft pulley bolt [4].
Crankshaft pulley [5]. Use tool No.09213-60017.
5.
6. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
7. Slacken tensioner bolt [6]. Move tensioner away from belt and lightly tighten bolt.
Remove:
Timing belt lower cover [7].
Crankshaft sprocket guide washer [9].
Timing belt.
Tensioner pulley.

Installation
Installation
1. Check tensioner pulley for smooth operation.
2. Check free length of tensioner spring is 46,0 mm [8]. Replace spring if necessary.
3. Fit tensioner and spring. Ensure spring is connected correctly.
4. tighten bolt [6].
5. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
6. Fit timing belt. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
Install:
Crankshaft sprocket guide washer [9].
Timing belt lower cover [7].
Crankshaft pulley [5].
7.
8. Slacken tensioner bolt 1/2 turn [6].
9. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3].
Turn crankshaft slowly 1 7/8 turns clockwise until crankshaft pulley timing mark [3] aligned with 45° BTDC mark [10] on
timing belt lower cover [7].
10.
11. Tighten tensioner bolt [6]. Tightening torque: 42 Nm.
12. Install components in reverse order of removal.
13. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [4]. Tightening torque: 108 Nm.
Manufacturer: Toyota

Click on the following free, direct Link. It has the Timing Belt Diagrams for your 1997 Toyota Camry for either the 1.6L or 1.8 DOHC In-Line 4-Cylinder Engines; including Marks and Instructional Diagrams.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1997/make/toyota/model/corolla/1997_toyota_corolla_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

Click on the following free direct Link. It has the Timing: Pulley, Belt and Mark Diagrams for your 1996 Toyota Camry. Plus additional Instructional and Directional Diagrams.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1996/make/toyota/model/camry/1996_toyota_camry_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

It seems like to much of a coincidence that it started after you changed the trans oil. You, or someone may have used the wrong oil. Modern automatics are very sensitive to the exact factory recommended blend. Dump the oil and go to toyota for the recommended lube and start over. Be sure the trans is filled correctly...only up to the hot mark if the trans is hot, not just the engine.

on the intake cam use the middle mark in between the big one and the other small one on the exhaust cam use the use the smallest mark farthest away from the 2 small marks on the same tooth. line those 2 marks up on the same tooth in the middle.

log onto Chiltons,Haynes for a manual...you will get good use..kev-mn.

If u cannot obtain the itming marks, u mite have to time the engine by first pricnciple. Ensure that #1 cylinder is @ TDC (compression stroke). Install the camshaft making sure that the cam lobes for #1 cylinder are on the lower side and not on the tip of the cam. Also when installing the distributor, ensure that it's set to spark @ #1 cylinder. In modern day vehicles, the distributor can only be fitted one way so theree is no need to time the ignition timing via distributor. If this is too much, u can check the crankshaft & camshaft sprocket for distinct timing markings . This should be checked when the components are clean