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Originally Posted by rdruss
You really have no choice, the sprockets have to be in the correct positions when the timing belt is installed and it sounds like you did it correctly. It's normal for a cam to jump position after the belt is removed and I think that's why it's suggested to turn the engine so the cam sprocket marks align with the "T" position on the cover before removing the belt. I haven't done the timing belt on my 4Runner, but did my V6 Highlander and very similar. Someone with the V8 experience will chime in I'm sure.
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This engine was really hard to rotate even with the old belt on. The LH cam was hard to move back. Just concerned that it’s ok to start.
