Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner
- Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger.
- Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger.
- Inspect chain sub-assembly
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the 16 links with the chain fully stretched.
Maximum chain elongation: 122.6 Mm (4.827 In.)
If the chain elongation is greater than the maximum, replace the chain sub-assembly.
Hint:
Take the measurements at 3 or more places selected at random.
- Inspect no. 2 Chain sub-assembly
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the 8 links with the chain fully stretched.
Maximum chain elongation: 52.4 Mm (2.063 In.)
If the chain elongation is greater than the maximum, replace the no. 2 Chain sub-assembly.
Hint:
Take the measurements at 3 or more places selected at random.
- Inspect chain tensioner slipper
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the tensioner slipper wear.
Maximum wear: 1.0 Mm (0.039 In.)
If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.
- Inspect no. 1 Chain vibration damper
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the vibration damper wear.
Maximum wear: 1.0 Mm (0.039 In.)
If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the no. 1 Chain vibration damper.
- Inspect crankshaft timing sprocket
- Wrap the chain around the timing sprocket.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the timing gear diameter with the chain.
Minimum gear diameter (with chain): 51.6 Mm (2.031 In.)
Notice:
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the gear diameter is less than the minimum, replace the chain sub-assembly and crankshaft timing sprocket.
- Inspect oil pump drive sprocket
- Wrap the chain around the drive sprocket.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the drive gear diameter with the chain.
Minimum gear diameter (with chain): 48.2 Mm (1.898 In.)
Notice:
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the gear diameter is less than the minimum, replace the no. 2 Chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive sprocket.
- Inspect oil pump drive shaft sprocket
- Wrap the chain around the drive shaft sprocket.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the drive shaft gear diameter with the chain.
Minimum gear diameter (with chain): 48.2 Mm (1.898 In.)
Notice:
The vernier caliper must be in contact with the chain rollers when measuring.
If the gear diameter is less than the minimum, replace the no. 2 Chain sub-assembly and oil pump drive shaft sprocket.
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...
Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil
seal.
Place the oil seal retainer on wooden blocks.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a ne ...
Other materials:
Trailer tongue weight
A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so ...
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear
bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in
confirming safety when
changing lanes.
WARNING
â– Cautions regarding the use of
the system
The driver is solely responsible
for sa ...
Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system
stops and starts the engine
according to brake pedal or
shift lever operation when
the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a stoplight, intersection,
etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operatio ...
