First step is to get the crank to zero (you must have the balancer/pulley installed to line the marks up). Then the new belt will have white marks on it that line up with the marks on the edge of the cam pulleys. It's harder to explain than it is to see. It will likely take a few tries to get everything on there and set right - that's normal. Just take your time. Having an extra person to hold things in place while you slip the belt into place will help as well.
After you get the belt on, rotate everything a couple times to make sure the cam timing marks still line up correctly with one another. It's common to slip one tooth between getting the belt on and getting the tensioner released.
Please make SURE you get the crank pulley bolt tightened properly (spec is 217 ft/lbs I think). If it gets loose, it ruins the pulley/balancer and results in a costly repair - about $500 for parts, plus all the labor of a timing belt job again.
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timing marks for 2001 toyota tacoma 3.4 V6 timing belt replacement?
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