SETTING TIMING ON 2000 NORTHSTAR ENGINE

There is a Toyota Technical Service Bulletin issued for this:-
T-SB-0291-08 September 11, 2008 2GR-FE Valve Timing

Procedure Service Category Engine/Hybrid System Section Engine Mechanical Market USA Applicability YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2005 - 2009 Avalon 2007 - 2009 Camry VDS(s): BK46K 2008 - 2009 Highlander 2006 - 2009 RAV4 Engine(s): 2GR VDS(s): BK31V, BK32V, BK33V, BK34V, ZK31V, ZK32V, ZK33V, ZK34V, ZK35V 2007 - 2009 Sienna Introduction This service bulletin provides information regarding valve timing inspection and service guidelines for vehicles equipped with 2GR-FE engines. © 2008 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 1 of 5 T-SB-0291-08 September 11, 2008 Page 2 of 5 2GR-FE Valve Timing Procedure Introduction (Continued) Figure 1. 3 2 1 5 9 8 7 6 4 1 RH Bank Intake Camshaft Timing Gear 2 RH Bank Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear 3 RH Bank No. 2 Timing Chain 4 Crankshaft 5 Idler Gear 6 Timing Chain 7 LH Bank No. 2 Timing Chain 8 LH Bank Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear 9 LH Bank Intake Camshaft Timing Gear Warranty Information OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2 N/A Not Applicable to Warranty © 2008 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0291-08 September 11, 2008 Page 3 of 5 2GR-FE Valve Timing Procedure Inspection 1. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression. A. Set the timing mark to 0 on the timing chain cover by rotating the crankshaft clockwise. B. Verify the timing marks on the camshaft timing gears are in general alignment with the timing marks of the camshaft bearing cap: TIMING MARK IDENTIFICATION CYLINDER BANK INTAKE GEAR MARK EXHAUST GEAR MARK RH Bank (Bank 1) Small Mark Single Line LH Bank (Bank 2) Large Mark Double Line HINT When the engine is correctly timed, the timing marks will NOT perfectly align. Figure 2. Figure 3. RH Bank Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear 1 2 1 Bearing Cap Timing Mark 2 Gear Timing Mark Figure 4. RH Bank Intake Camshaft Timing Gear 2 1 1 Bearing Cap Timing Mark 2 Gear Timing Mark © 2008 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0291-08 September 11, 2008 Page 4 of 5 2GR-FE Valve Timing Procedure Inspection (Continued) Figure 5. LH Bank Intake Camshaft Timing Gear 1 2 1 Bearing Cap Timing Mark 2 Gear Timing Mark Figure 6. LH Bank Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear 1 2 1 Bearing Cap Timing Mark 2 Gear Timing Mark HINT If the timing marks appear vastly out of alignment, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 ) clockwise and note the position of the timing marks. Component Removal Guidelines 1. If engine disassembly is required that involves removing the camshafts or timing gears, set the #1 cylinder to TDC compression, wipe away any oil, and mark the following items in relation to each other prior to disassembly: • Timing gears • Timing chain • Timing chain No. 2 NOTE This relationship MUST be maintained. The intake gear is timed in relation to the crankshaft via the timing chain; the exhaust gear is timed in relation to the intake gear via the No. 2 timing chain. © 2008 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0291-08 September 11, 2008 Page 5 of 5 2GR-FE Valve Timing Procedure Component Removal Guidelines (Continued) 2. If NEW camshaft timing gears or the No. 2 timing chain are being installed, the two yellow links on the No. 2 timing chain can be used to ensure correct relationship between the intake timing gear and the exhaust timing gear. Figure 7. 1 1 Yellow Link A. Align the paint mark on the timing chain with the intake gear timing mark (to ensure the intake gear is correctly timed to the crankshaft). Figure 8. RH Bank and LH Bank 3 3 4 3 3 4 5 4 5 4 1 2 1 RH Bank 2 LH Bank 3 Yellow Link 4 Gear Timing Mark 5 Timing Chain Paint Mark B. Align the two yellow links on the No. 2 timing chain to the timing marks on

Timing marks 2000 Toyota corolla (4E-FE/ 4A-FE/ 5A-FE)


Align the crankshaft pulley mark with the 0 mark of timing case.

The camshaft sprocket is at TDC when the hole in the sprocket lines up with the notch in the bearing cap

Timing marks 2000 Toyota Corolla (1ZZ-FE/ 3ZZ-FE/ 4ZZ-FE/ 2ZZ-GE)

Set the Crankshaft key in 12 'o Align yellow timing chain mark
Clock position (The key aligns on the crankshaft sprocket
with the mark on the oil pump (see arrow)
body (see arrow mark)

Align the marks on the sprockets Place the crankshaft angle plate
with the yellow links of the timing with the marks B or F, facing
chain. towards you.

Remove camshaft covrs
Remove front cover
Remove or fully retract all three timing chain tensioners
Remove oil pump
Primary and secondary chain guides should remain in place. Rotate crankshaft until sprocket drive key is at about 1 o'clock position.
Set crankshaft and intermediate shaft sprockets into primary drive chain with their timing marks asjacent to each other.
Install crankshaft and intermediate sprockets over their respective shafts. Rotating crankshaft as necessary to engage crankshaft key in sprocket without changing the timing mark relationship.
Install Flywheel Holder Tool (J-39411) to lock crankshaft in position. Install intermediate shaft sprocket retaining bolt and torque to specifications.
Route secondary chain for left cylinder head over inner row of intermediate shaft teeth.
Route secondary drive chain over chain guide, and install exhaust cam sprocket to chain so camshaft drive pin engages the sprocket notch marked "LE" (Left Exhaust).
There dhould be no slack in the lower section of the chain, and the camshaft drive pin must be perpendicular (90 degrees) to the cylinder head surface.
Install the intake camshaft sprocket into the chain so the sprocket notch marked "LI" (Left Intake) engages camshaft drive pin, while drive pin remains perpendicular to the head face. Minor adjustments can be made to camshaft position to get pin to engage by using a wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft.
Install sprocket retainer bolts and torque to specification.
Repet steps as above to install the right secondary chain to the right camshafts. The right camshaft sprockets are marked "RE" and "RI". In addition, the RE sprocket must contain the camshaft position sensor pickup.

Do you have the timing belt on and the tensioner set correct? If so, just rotate the crankshaft around until the notch on the crank sprocket is lined up with the pointer on the oil puimp housing (TDC). Now the camshaft sprocket's notch or pointer should be at the top and exactly in line with the mark on the rear timing belt cover. If it's not correct, you'll have to release tension on the belt, remove it, and set the camshaft to the mark. But before you do that, turn the crankshaft back (counterclockwise) just three notches. Then you can turn the cam to line up, then return crank to line up, and continue with belt installation, setting the tension, and re-checking timing marks after rotating the crankshaft a couple of revolutions. Once you know the timing is set to TDC, no further timing adjustments are possible, because the computer controls timing. I don't know how important it is, but just to let you know: Chrysler recommends after belt removal or replacement that one perform the "crankshaft and camshaft relearn alignment procedure" using the DRB scan tool (Chrysler's scanner device) or equivalent scan tool.
And the firing order on all four cylinder engines is the same: 1 3 4 2.
I hope this helps you out. Cheers.

set the timing mark on the crankshaft to the mark on the oil pump, then set the timing mark on the camshaft to the mark on the alternator bracket/set second camshaft mark to mark on the inner timing belt cover. line up all mark as decribed. be sure before u set anything to bring #1 piston all the way up to top. with belt on turn crankshaft 2 full turns to bring #1 piston back to top if the cams are not lined up correctly loosen belt and start over again until everything lines up correctly. you may have to do this a few times but it will work.

The timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket should be at the 12 O'clock position.....the timing mark on the intermediate sprocket should be at the 6 O'clock position...in other words, the two timing marks are aligned.
The drive pins on the 4 camshafts must be vertical or perpendicular to the cylinder head, ie 90 degrees to the cylinder head surface.

my caddy is running hot and i want to replace the head gaskets but i need to know how to set the timing

there are no marks, special tools are needed when replacing the timing belt.

Hi,
The time setting is necessary whenever the camshaft drive system has been disturbed,meaning the relationship between any chain and sprocket has been lost.Correct timing exists when the crankshaft and intermediate shaftsprocket timing marks are in alignment and all 4 camshaft drive pinsare perpendicular (90 degrees) to the cylinder head surface.

Here is the timing diagram

Hope this helps
Thanks
Smith.

It's more to it than aligning the marks since the cam pulleys turn about three times or more to one turn of the camshaft on this engine. You need to find someone that is experienced on this vehicle.