Canada - Engine - Engine Compartment Squeaking Noises
Bulletin
3102
Issue Date
February 17, 2009
Market
Canada
Title:
2GR-FE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY NOISE
Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Models
Applicable '05- '08 Vehicles
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2005-2008 model year vehicles equipped with 2GR-FE engines may exhibit a squeaking noise from the engine compartment while the engine is running. Use the following repair procedure to address this concern.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTS:
NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Start the engine and confirm the squeaking noise is present.
2. Turn OFF the engine and loosen (but do NOT remove) the accessory drive belt and inspect each No. 2 idler pulley.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Replacement
- Model: Avalon/Camry/Highlander/RAV4/Sienna
- Year: 2006/2007/2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Removal
If NO concerns are noted with either No. 2 idler pulley, this TSB does NOT apply. Refer to the Repair Manual for further diagnosis.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove both No. 2 idler pulleys.
HINT
The No. 2 idler pulleys can be accessed through the passenger side wheel well opening.
2. Install the original No. 2 idler pulley cover plates to the front of both NEW No. 2 idler pulleys.
3. Install the NEW idler pulley cover plates to the rear of the new pulleys and bolt the assemblies onto the engine.
Torque: 54 N-m (510 kgf-cm, 40 ft-lbf)
4. Reinstall the accessory drive belt.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Replacement
- Model: Avalon/Camry/Highlander/RAV4/Sienna
- Year: 2006/2007/2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Installation
5. Start the engine and confirm the repair.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.