Compression caused the rear cam to move from dead center on its own when the timing belt was off?

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUX
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Is it okay to turn the pulley clockwise to line up with the mark again?
Mar 4, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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You should be okay just turn the camshaft slowly and don't force it. Here are the timing marks in case you need them in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Mar 5, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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BRUX
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Thank you. I went ahead and did it anyway. I was bold. Lol. It's working good.
Mar 6, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Mar 8, 2023 at 1:57 AM
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