Q: Is there a global way for replacing timing belt for all cars?

asked by on November 10, 2016

just i wanna know if the procedure i do for replacing a timing belt in a Honda will be the same for a Toyota by example, if no, does a global book, procedure, for disassembly and assembly not only timing belt but the others parts of all systems in automotive? thank you.

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