Toyota 3S-GE Repair Manual page 70

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TIMING BELT COMPONENTS INSPECTION
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removing the mounting bolt of the camshaft timing
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pulley.
If there are any defects as shown in the illustration,
check the following points:
(a) Premature parting
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0 Check the timing cover gasket for damage and
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(b) If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see
if either camshaft or water pump is locked.
(c) If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face,
check to see if there are nicks on the side of the idler
pulley lock.
(d) If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt,
check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.