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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEDRIVE BELTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(a) Loosen bolts A and B.
(b) Loosen adjusting bolt C and remove the belt.
5. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT
(a) Loosen bolts A and B, and remove the belt.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VANE PUMP V BELT
(a) Install the belt on each pulley.
(b) Using a bar, adjust the belt tension and tighten bolt B.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
(c) Tighten bolt A.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1
(a) Install the belt on each pulley.
(b) Tighten adjusting bolt C, and adjust the belt tension.
(c) First tighten bolt A, and then B.
Torque: Bolt A
58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B
18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
COMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(a) Loosen bolts A and B.
(b) Loosen adjusting bolt C and remove the belt.
5. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT
(a) Loosen bolts A and B, and remove the belt.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VANE PUMP V BELT
(a) Install the belt on each pulley.
(b) Using a bar, adjust the belt tension and tighten bolt B.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
(c) Tighten bolt A.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1
(a) Install the belt on each pulley.
(b) Tighten adjusting bolt C, and adjust the belt tension.
(c) First tighten bolt A, and then B.
Torque: Bolt A
58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B
18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.