3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
Topics of discussion range from fuel economy, safety, modifications, performance all involving America's favorite family car, the Toyota Camry.
I have a problem to get bolt loose on camshaft and crankshaft timebelt. what tools to get it off without demage cam and crank? can i buy the tools at local store or i have to buy special tool for toyota 96 camry 4 cylinder 5sfe engine?
have someone has experience of taking out cam and crankshaft? what tools you use to take both out? i appreciate all your inputs... this will be my next project on timebelt but i want to know what proper tools to take out cam and crankshaft without demage (broke)..
Your options for removing the bolts are as follows:
camshaft: impact wrench or on the camshaft itself is a place where you can put a 22 or 24 mm wrench that can be used to hold the camshaft in place while you loosen the bolt.
crankshaft: impact wrench, holding tool (see Toyota Manual), lock flexplate/flywheel in place, or the 'ol starter trick, if you want to go through all that.
As for removing the cam, remember that there are TWO camshafts (DOHC) and when putting them back in you have to line up the marks on the camshafts or else you will definately be out of time.
The crankshaft would involve removing the balance shaft assembly, main bearing caps, flywheel/flexplace and probably a few things I'm forgetting. I'm just curious as to why you'd be removing this.
Please please please, and I can't stress this enough, at least download the engine portion of the Camry Shop manual that's available through a link in the General Camry Discussion section of TN. We can only say so much to explain it, having the official guide is so much more beneficial.
__________________ Current Ride(s): 08 Pontiac G8, 02 Mitsubishi Lancer, 94 GMC Sierra
Former Ride(s): 93 Camry SE V6 5-Speed , 95 Camry DX 4-cyl
Toyota uses special tools to hold the crank and cam pulleys. As other members have posted there are several ways to hold these pulleys, you can also make your own tools similar to what Toyota has.
I have a problem to get bolt loose on camshaft and crankshaft timebelt. what tools to get it off without demage cam and crank? can i buy the tools at local store or i have to buy special tool for toyota 96 camry 4 cylinder 5sfe engine?
any suggestion ...
thanks...
I've just got my timing belt changed. For the crankshaft bolt to remove I've used the "starter trick". Then, you porbably need to get it back, and for this I used two wrenches against a strut to hold the pulley, this works for my particular pulley though since it had four spokes with enough space between them to put a wrench.
For the timing belt work you normally don't need to remove the camshaft pulley, but if you really want to change it or its' bearings then it should not be so hard to hold it since when you have access to the shaft you can hold it with a wrench as toyota manuals say.
For the crankshaft pulley you'll need a puller and installer (!, yes you may need an installer too) that you can rent for free in a store.
HAS SOMEONE know the price for Toyota tools SST for cam and crankshaft(to remove cam and crankshaft)? has someone use Toyota tools yet? I would like to hear the experience you have had on Toyota tools (SST)?
HAS SOMEONE know the price for Toyota tools SST for cam and crankshaft(to remove cam and crankshaft)? has someone use Toyota tools yet? I would like to hear the experience you have had on Toyota tools (SST)?
My best guess is that if Toyota SST tools were for sale you could get them from Toyota. Why don't you ask at a dealership?
In fact, I've found something like the crankshaft SST on the web for some $220, just use the Toyota part numbers for SSTs and google them. Way too expensive to use it once in 3-5 years. And note, that even when you have the bolts off, you still need a puller tool.
It turned out that the pulley on my car was NOT the one pictured in manuals and I even had to get some special extra bolts for a rental puller. Maybe Toyota dealers have many different SSTs, but I seriously doubt an average workshop has Toyota specific tools, but they have strong record of changing timing belts anyway.
HAS SOMEONE know the price for Toyota tools SST for cam and crankshaft(to remove cam and crankshaft)? has someone use Toyota tools yet? I would like to hear the experience you have had on Toyota tools (SST)?
The SST tools are not available from Toyota dealers. They are available here: http://toyota.spx.com/ and they are well made and extremely useful but very expensive. I think I paid around $180 for the crankshaft pulley holding tool. The one for the Camry is part of a kit that services other Toyotas as well. Oh, and to use the CS pulley holding tools you also need the companion flange holding tool. As for the camshaft you just need a camshaft gear holding tool - there are good ones out there that are reasonabley priced that are not SST.
The SST tools are not available from Toyota dealers. They are available here: http://toyota.spx.com/ and they are well made and extremely useful but very expensive. I think I paid around $180 for the crankshaft pulley holding tool. The one for the Camry is part of a kit that services other Toyotas as well. Oh, and to use the CS pulley holding tools you also need the companion flange holding tool. As for the camshaft you just need a camshaft gear holding tool - there are good ones out there that are reasonabley priced that are not SST.
And we proudly present a FREE crankshaft pulley holding tool!
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
ToyotaNation.com is an independent Toyota/Lexus enthusiast website. ToyotaNation.com is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The Toyota, Lexus and Scion names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
, 95 Camry DX 4-cyl
Linear Mode
