How do I set TDC?

[digitalreality]

I have a 1997 4 cylinder Toyota Camry XLE automatic transmission,
whose timing belt needs to be replaced. How do I set TDC with the CAM
sprocket and Crankshaft sprocket? There seems to be an indented line that
can be seen through the camshaft sprocket and an indented dot. The
camshaft sprocket itself has a small hole in it. Which one do I line up
with this hole when I turn the crankshaft sprocket to "0" as marked on
the lower timing belt cover? Please help! The reason why I am asking
is because when I placed the new belt on and released the tensioner
pulley, I forgot to tighten the bolt so when I tested the system, by
turning the crankshaft pulley with a ratchet, the belt skipped a few
times.....I don't want to take any chances.

Thanks in advance!

[bigbird]

the best way to do it is with a socket wrench turning clockwise. u want to align the notch on the drive belt pully to the "0" on the timing plate on the front of the engine. when aligned uve reached TDC for cylinder 1 on either the compression or exhaust stroke, at least on all 92-96 2.2s.

[88 LE]

http://toyotanation.com/forum/t181317.html

^ Look there for how to align the cam gear.



You also have to set cylinder #1 to TDC. Use a wrench and socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate it clockwise.

Theres a notch on the crankshaft pulley. You want the notch to line up to the "0" mark on the lower timing belt cover.


If the lower timing cover is not installed you can use the mark on the oil pump pulley and oil pump. Just line up the marks.