water pump replacement, cam movement

[Crusher1122]

I have two questions.I'm replacing the water pump on a 2007 v8 50k miles, kinda early for it to go but what can you do?

1. I'm following the FSM and haynes manual to rotate crank counterclock wise 50*. I took the timming belt tensioner off and idler pullies the belt had lots of slack and the right (passenger) cam rotated clock wise on its own. Is that normal?

2. How do you get the crank pulley nut off after making timing adgustments?

Thanks in advance!

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I lined up all the marks before removing the tensioner etc. Nothing moved on mine when removing the tensioner and belt. If you do have to move the crank you should have used a crank holding tool Schley (SCH64300) Lexus and Toyota Harmonic Damper Pulley Holding Tool - Amazon.com If the bolt is stuck you may have to rap the breaker bar with a big hammer to break it loose.