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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection

  1. Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner

Toyota RAV4. Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner


  1. Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger.
  2. 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.
  1. Inspect chain sub-assembly

Toyota RAV4. Inspect chain sub-assembly


  1. 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.

  1. Inspect no. 2 Chain sub-assembly

  1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the 8 links with the chain fully stretched.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect no. 2 Chain sub-assembly


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.

  1. Inspect chain tensioner slipper

  1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the tensioner slipper wear.

Maximum wear: 1.0 Mm (0.039 In.)

Toyota RAV4. Inspect chain tensioner slipper


If the wear is greater than the maximum, replace the chain tensioner slipper.

  1. Inspect no. 1 Chain vibration damper

Toyota RAV4. Inspect no. 1 Chain vibration damper


  1. 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.

  1. Inspect crankshaft timing sprocket

Toyota RAV4. Inspect crankshaft timing sprocket


  1. Wrap the chain around the timing sprocket.
  2. 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.

  1. Inspect oil pump drive sprocket

  1. Wrap the chain around the drive sprocket.
  2. Using a vernier caliper, measure the drive gear diameter with the chain.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect oil pump drive sprocket


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.

  1. Inspect oil pump drive shaft sprocket

Toyota RAV4. Inspect oil pump drive shaft sprocket


  1. Wrap the chain around the drive shaft sprocket.
  2. 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:

Installation
Install air conditioner unit assembly Install the a/c unit with the bolt and nut. Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*Lbf) Install instrument panel reinforcement Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 6 bolts. Torque: 20 n*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*Lbf) ...

Selecting the audio source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and cd are explained in this section. Changing audio source Press the “audio” button to display the audio source selection screen. If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “audio” button again. Select the d ...

Diagnosis system
Check dlc3 The ecm uses iso 15765-4 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies with sae j1962 and matches the iso 15765-4 format. If the result is not as specified, the dlc3 may have a malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and connector. Hint: Conn ...

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