How to Replace Timing Chain Tensioner 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a new timing chain tensioner from TRQ on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. The timing chain tensioner ensures the correct tension in the engine timing chain to maintain proper contact with cogs and gears. The timing chain tensioner may become frozen, or too loose, and it would need to be replaced.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oSv/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa4g/1AXAA00017
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oacC/1AXAA00043
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obvm/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oazd/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oUQ/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oM7/1AXAA00343
• Hammer 1aau.to/oS9/1AXAA00091
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[@raiderman28]

Great video. Now he just needs a new serpentine belt, because that one has many cracks on it and is ready to go out

[@chesterbourgaize5123]

Very good video. A quiet garage helped to hear the gentle clicks. The engine started perfect first time. Thanks.

[@Londrino]

Very thorough and clear, exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@macegarage9603]

Thanks man, again just for the review of this component, havent done it for many years, about 7 i think. This helps a lot. Also the serp. belt in this vid of yours is ready for replace also. Again thank you, see you to other vids.

[@bioguerrero6966]

Perfectly explained!great video,great material.thank youu.🙏🚙👋

[@paiclas]

Excellent video Thanks

[@zmarssojourner7435]

Hi Ty u for the vid! What is the worst that can happen if you at the beginning of this procedure, you didn’t release the pressure by turning the harmonic balancer and the crank bolt? I ask this because a lot of other vids don’t do this pressure releasing step. Ty again!

[@wilywest]

Legend. Thank you!

[@Isthatyoudermot]

I didn't need this video yesterday while I was stripping the motor to replace the time chain. I did come across it when I was searching for info. I needed it tonight, now that I'm reassembling everything and needed to know how to release the tensioner. Great video. Much appreciated. A new Serpentine ? Lol. 😂

[@ynonser5804]

Great video. Is that the cause for an oil “burn“ or loss in these corolla

[@bucketseats007]

Really good informative video. How did you know the tensioner needed to be replaced though?

[@Ryan-fy8bx]

Great video

[@poitevienphilip]

Hello friend, good video, a question before removing the chain tensioner, did you place the car on time?

[@josuealbertoizabenavides9090]

Que buen video gracias

[@amloviumexico]

Awesome video, thank you so much. Guys you need a torque wrench, please use a torque wrench

[@JustJJ555]

I heard the big click when I went counter clockwise, but nothing when going clockwise but it moves freely. I guess it popped the hook and set in place in one movement

[@chrisdavis8299]

At the same time! Nice work! Thank you so much for this video:-)

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[@jordan6556]

On my 2010 Toyota Corolla repair manual said to release tensioner hook turn crankshaft to counterclockwise then clockwise. Now I have 2016 Toyota Corolla 2xr-fae should turn clockwise to release the hook

[@maxwelljustice9333]

Perfect 👌

[@lordrojas1]

I did my 04 corolla step by step but I never heard the clicks. But so far is running great. Thanks for the videos. Please make a clutch flywheel replacement video

[@jonathanneill6107]

I just did a timing chain job and the chain is not tensioning with the new tensioner. Does it need to run to tension the chain fully? Just don’t want to finish assembling without being confident in it.

[@lar4305]

Is there supposed to be any slack in the chain at all when the tensioner is operating correctly?

[@jp7489]

Hello is this the same for a 2009 Scion xB?

[@HeavyMProductions]

Is it the same process for a Gen 3 2010 Toyota Prius?

[@joon5244]

Did you have the car lifted in order to turn the engine after install?

[@farwestgarohills3831]

What is the value of torque (nm or lb) you applied

[@mikedhsr007]

What indicates tensioner replacement? Other than oil leak at tensioner itself?

[@yaniggajohn8487]

What do I do if it the rattling gets worse after starting the car the first time? What do I look for on the test drive? Any answers would be greatly appreciated!

[@oiooiioioiooioii5400]

I wish someone would show how to do this on a 2004 Rav4 without removing the engine. I'm having a tough time removing the wiring harness that covers the timing chain cover.

[@josephlabasan8080]

Thanks

[@Haroon911S]

I noticed some loud rattling sometimes especially warming up in the morning. I inspect and find out a huge leaks at the tensioner. Find this video helpful, thanks

[@brianviloria3981]

What kind of RTV do you use?

[@SoldouttotheTruth]

How long does it take to perform this procedure for a proficient mechanic

[@mongopoe5099]

What rtv spray do I buy

[@theoldman3371]

Is that a 3zz engine?

[@dirtfloorgarage8489]

Can that chain tensioner be a cause for a ticking noise? I’ve looked all over the internet and no one seems to have the same issue

[@mongopoe5099]

Apparently yes. Have you found an answer? I’m just relaying what people have told me when I asked them, I’m not a car guy

[@luverigtous116]

😂bottom it out, yeah your really hung eh?😂

[@luverigtous116]

took you long enough there slim

[@Cranked2Crunked26]

Probably should tell people they need to turn the engine to TDC, to avoid jumping a tooth.

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

Or you can simply add a 236 ml bottle of 'AT-205 RE-SEAL' to your engine oil and that should swell up the old o-ring and stop the leak.

[@edew9180]

Awesome how you literally show everything but how to get the damn tensioner to retract onto the hook. Kinda FUCKING important.

[@luverigtous116]

pull it out a little more , thsts not what she said

[@adamjohnson2858]

Thats a timing belt!!!