OEM Toyota RAV4 Timing Belt

Toyota RAV4 Timing Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Timing Belt
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  Q: How to remove and install the timing belt on Toyota RAV4?

  A: The procedure for timing belt removal requires disconnecting the PS reservoir and removing the reservoir bracket followed by disconnecting the wire harness bracket then removing the generator together with its bracket. The removal process starts with disconnecting and removing the No. 3 ABS actuator bracket and continuing with disassembly of the RH front wheel and RH engine under cover before proceeding further. First use bolt A loosening and Special Service Tool: 09249-63010 with a deep socket wrench to detach bolt B on the Drive Belt before removing the PS pump's drive belt. Slightly raising the engine by fastening a jack to its oil pan enables the removal of weight from the right engine mounting. Then remove the insulator and spark plugs from the RH engine mounting. Properly remove the crankshaft pulley by using Special Service Tool: 09213-54015 (91651-60855 for Type A) combined with 09330-00021 and 91121-40665 (and bolt) before using a plate washer with bolt Type B beside Special Service Tool: 09950-50010. Remove the No.2 timing belt cover only after engine wire disconnect and remove the RH engine mounting bracket using Special Service Tool: 09249-63010. The first step requires to place the crankshaft pulley temporarily before setting the No. 1 cylinder engine position at TDC compression by lining up the crankshaft pulley slot with timing mark "0" and the camshaft timing pulley hole with bearing cap timing marks. Tension the No. 1 idler pulley mounting bolt leftwards and detach the camshaft timing pulley using Special Service Tool: 0924-63010, 09960-10010 (09962-10000, 09963-10000). Use Special Service Tool: 09950-50012 to dismantle the crankshaft timing pulley with subsequent removal of the oil pump pulley through the use of Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-06000). Examine the timing belt for deficiencies while verifying it remains free from bends, twists and stays clear from contaminants like oil, water or steam. Check all idler pulleys and their tension spring for regular operations and measurement accuracy. Installation of the oil pump pulley requires the use of Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 to install the nut at 24 Nm torque while aligning cutouts. Faced inward should be the sensor side of the crankshaft timing pulley before installing it along with the 42 Nm torqued No. 2 idler pulley. Install the No. 1 idler pulley and tension spring but ensure the system moves without friction and place the timing belt on during engine downtime in a clean environment. After installing the timing belt guide you must put on the No. 1 timing belt cover while checking the gasket for damage and verifying correct installation. Install the crankshaft pulley temporarily before using Special Service Tools 09249-63010 & 09960-10010 to install the camshaft timing pulley according to provided torque specifications. Use TDC/compression of the No. 1 cylinder to properly install the timing belt and check valve timing through crankshaft alignment with timing marks. Complete your work by first installing the RH engine mounting bracket and second installing the No. 2 timing belt cover before finishing the installation with the RH engine mounting bracket followed by crankshaft pulley and spark plugs together with RH engine mounting insulator then PS pump drive belt before placing the RH engine under cover and RH front wheel in addition to other components that might be needed.