TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CAUTION
Note. CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELTS OR TIMING BELTS: The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules shown in this section reflect these changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist
- Crack Or Tears In Belt Surface
- Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
- Oil Contamination
- Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
- Incorrect Tension Adjustment
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Avalon | 1995-96 | 3.0L V6 | 60,000 |
| Camry |
| 1983-86 | (2) 1.9L 4-Cyl. Diesel | 60,000 |
| 1983-87 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1988-91 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| " | 2.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| 1992-96 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| " | 3.0L V6 | 60,000 |
| Celica |
| 1986-94 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990-96 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. "5SFE" | 60,000 |
| 1994-96 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. "7AFE" | 60,000 |
| Celica (ALL-TRAC) | 1993-94 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. "3SGTE" | 60,000 |
| Celica Supra | 1982-85 | 2.8L 6-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Corolla |
| 1983-88 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. (Exc. GTS) | 60,000 |
| 1983-86 | (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. Diesel | 60,000 |
| 1985-86 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. (GTS) | 60,000 |
| 1988-96 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. (Exc. FX) | 60,000 |
| 1993-96 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Corolla FX | 1988 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Corolla Tercel | 1980-81 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Cressida |
| 1983-88 | 2.8L 6-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989-92 | 3.0L 6-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| GTS | 1989-92 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| MR2 |
| 1985-89 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1991-95 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| " | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Paseo | 1992-96 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Supra |
| 1983-85 | 2.8L 6-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1986-92 | 3.0L 6-Cyl. "7MGE" & "7MGTE" | 60,000 |
| 1993-96 | 3.0L 6-Cyl. "2JZGE" & "2JZGTE" | 60,000 |
| Tercel |
| 1980-86 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1987 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. "3E" (Exc. Wagon) | 60,000 |
| 1987-88 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. "3AC" (Wagon) | 60,000 |
| 1988-94 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. "3E" | 60,000 |
| 1995-96 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. "5EFE" | 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIF. (1)
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Pickup |
| 1981-83 | (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. Diesel | 60,000 |
| 1984-87 | (2) 2.4L 4-Cyl. Diesel | 100,000 |
| 1988-92 | 3.0L V6 "3VZE" | 60,000 |
| 1993-95 | 3.0L V6 "3VZE" | 60,000 |
| RAV4 | 1996 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. "3SFE" | 60,000 |
| Tacoma | 1995-96 | 3.4L V6 "5VZFE" | 60,000 |
| T100 |
| 1993-94 | 3.0L V6 "3VZE" | 60,000 |
| 1995-96 | 3.4L V6 "5VZFE" | 60,000 |
| 4Runner |
| 1988-95 | 3.0L V6 "3VZE" | 60,000 |
| 1996 | 3.4L V6 "5VZFE" | 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIF. (1)
