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Replacing the Timing Belt on the Toyota Land Cruiser V8

Model: Toyota Land Cruiser J120, MK 10 - Years 2002-2009
Part: Timing belt

In this guide, discover how to remove and replace the timing belt on the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with a V8 engine. First, remove the front part of your vehicle to access the timing kit (in this case, the engine is on the bench); then remove the auxiliary belt and the idler pulley, taking off the crankshaft pulley and removing the timing cover. At this point, remove and replace the belt with a new one, ensuring it has the same pitch and the correct thickness, following the video to the end!

Updated on 29 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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