Andru

About to change out water pump and timing belt on 96 LS400. Wondering if which of the 12 recommended SST Special Service Tools are actually required cause I don't have them!

Andru

toyota recommends the OTC Special Service Tools carried by SPX
To loosen crankshaft pulley bolt:
09330-00021 companion flange holding tool with 09330-00030 pin
09213-54015 pulley holding tool
09119-08216 bolt
To turn camshaft pulley to loosen tension when removing belt and remove these pulleys
09962-01000 Driveshaft holding tool variable pin wrench arm with 2 of the correct pins: (Pin 10) 09963-01000
To remove the crankshaft pulley
09951-05010 Hanger 150, 09952-05010 slide arm, 09953-05010 centerbolt, 09954-05020 claw no 2, 09954-05010 claw no.1
To reinstall crankshaft timing pulley
09223-46011 crankshaft front oil seal replacer

Andru

Quick update: If you plan on using the OTC Special Service Tools from SPX plan your job out 2 months in advance because they evidently have to make them first! If you plan on using these tools any time soon you will need to borrow them from someone. I have been told to use a chain wrench and rubber tubing to hold the pulley while loosening the crankshaft bolt and use a harmonic ballancer pulley remover to remove the crankshaft pulley.
Anyone with alternative techniques and advise for completing this job? Replys are welcome!

Och

iTrader: (3)

Just use 3/4" impact gun.

CitySlaka

Tried an impact and it doesn't work.

AshburnM3

3/4" impact gun works everytime

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

He should be asking in the LS Forum not here lol

Invalid321

You don't need any special service tools to do timing belts. Chain wrench and large breaker bar will get the crank pulley. Or remove the radiator and sneak a 1/2" impact in there. And a vise will reset the belt tensioner for you. Everything else is nuts and bolts.