OEM 2006 Toyota RAV4 Timing Chain

2006 Toyota RAV4 Timing Chain Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the timing chain on 2006 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The installation of the timing chain process starts by setting the crankshaft key at left horizontal then rotating the drive shaft cutout so it faces upward. Install the sprockets by placing them on the crankshaft and oil pump shaft while keeping the chain around the gears and align their yellow mark links to the timing marks of each gear. The installation process starts with tightening the oil pump drive shaft sprocket nut before adding the damper spring to the adjusting hole and fixing the chain tensioner plate through bolting and torque application to 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). The holes of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket should match with the oil pump groove but the gear needs locking in place with a 4 mm diameter bar before tightening the nut to 29.5 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.). The crankshaft timing sprocket should be installed prior to the No. 1 chain vibration damper which requires 2 bolts tightened to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). Install the chain onto the crankshaft timing sprocket by placing the gold or orange mark link above the timing mark at TDC/compression position of cylinder No. 1. Use Special Service Tool: 09309-37010 along with a hammer to install the crankshaft timing sprocket before you position the gold or yellow links with the camshaft and crankshaft timing marks for chain installation. The installation of the chain tensioner slipper requires a bolt torque of 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) then the timing chain guide requires a bolt torque of 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). Begin installation of the No. 1 crankshaft position sensor plate with its "F" mark oriented forward before installing the timing chain cover sub-assembly after the removal of old packing and sealing with packing material (Diameter 4.0 to 4.5 mm (0.157 to 0.177 inch)). First install the 12 bolts and 2 nuts of the timing chain cover before torquing bolt A to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.) and bolt B to 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.), bolt C to 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.) with the final nut torqued at 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.). The stud bolt of the V-ribbed belt tensioner needs an E 10 "torx" socket for installation with 21.5 Nm (219 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.) torque specification. The chain tensioner receives a new gasket after the ratchet pawl release and plunger insertion followed by fixing to the pin. Then install both nuts while torquing them to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). Fasten the V-ribbed belt tensioner by tightening both the bolt and nut to 59.5 Nm (607 kgf-cm, 44 ft. lbs.). Next install the engine mounting bracket RH while torquing its 3 bolts to 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.). Special Service Tools 09213-54015 (91651-60855) and 09330-00021 are required to keep the pulley stationary, while you torque the bolt with 180 Nm (1,835 kgf-cm, 133 ft. lbs.) against the crankshaft and verify plunger extension. Installation requires seal packing with a Diameter of 3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 inch) as the base for oil pan attachment to the cylinder block. The assembly necessitates uniform tightening of 12 bolts and 2 nuts to 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). A transmission jack needs placement under the engine while removing the chain block combined with the sling device along with the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers. Torque the crankshaft position sensor along with the cylinder head cover sub-assembly using 8 bolts and 2 nuts where bolt A receives 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) and bolt B reaches 14 Nm (143 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) while the nut has 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) before attaching the 2 ventilation hoses. Torque the engine mounting insulator RH using 4 bolts and 2 nuts to 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft. lbs.) for bolt A or nut A while torquing nut B to 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.). Next, install the wire harness protector with the bolt and connect the 2 clamps of the engine wire before final installation. Install the engine mounting insulator FR with 2 bolts secured to 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft. lbs.) then use the through bolt along with the nut secured to 145 Nm (1,479 kgf-cm, 107 ft. lbs.). The radiator reservoir needs 2 bolts with a torque setting of 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.) before installation of the generator assembly and fan with generator V belt and front suspension member reinforcement RH and front exhaust pipe. To begin put engine oil into the compartment while connecting the negative cable to the battery terminal then do a check for oil and exhaust gas leakages. Toward the end of installation fit the No. 1 engine cover using two nuts tightened to 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 inch lbs.) after which attach the front fender apron RH and the No. 1 engine under cover and front wheel RH while completing with the radiator support opening cover.