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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001LANDCRUISER V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Toyota Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Toyota Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
4. REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER

5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Remove the bolt, stud bolt and camshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt and stud bolt
Torque: 7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in..lbf)
2. INSTALL LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
3. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE
4. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
5. FILL ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS
7. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
4. REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Remove the bolt, stud bolt and camshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Install the camshaft position sensor with the bolt and stud bolt
Torque: 7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in..lbf)
2. INSTALL LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
3. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE
4. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
5. FILL ENGINE COOLANT
6. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS
7. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.