Camshaft Installation

Inspect each valve lash adjuster before installing it (RAV4_ACA30 RM000002XR2015X_01_0014.html).

Install the 16 valve lash adjusters to the cylinder head.

NOTICE:

Install the valve lash adjuster to the same place it was removed from.

Apply engine oil to the valve lash adjuster tips and valve stem cap ends.

Make sure that the No. 1 valve rocker arms are installed as shown in the illustration.

Check that the valve rocker arms are installed as shown in the illustration.

Apply seal packing in a continuous line as shown in the illustration.

Seal packing:

Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

Standard Seal Packing Diameter:

Area	Specified Condition
Continuous Line	3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to 0.177 in.)
A	8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
B	7.0 mm (0.276 in.)

Application Length A and B:

15 mm (0.591 in.)

NOTICE:

1. Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
   
2. Install the camshaft housing within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 10 minutes after applying seal packing.
   
3. Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installation.
   

Set the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft as shown in the illustration.

Install the camshaft housing with the 17 bolts and tighten them in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

27 N*m{275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. After installing the camshaft housing, make sure that the cam lobes are positioned as shown in the illustration.
   
2. If any of the bolts are loosened during installation, remove the camshaft housing, clean the installation surfaces, and reapply seal packing.
   
3. If the camshaft housing is removed because any of the bolts are loosened during installation, make sure that the previously applied seal packing does not enter any oil passages.
   
4. After installing the camshaft housing, wipe off any seal packing that seeped out from between the housing and cylinder head.
   

Put the camshaft timing exhaust gear and camshaft together by aligning the pin hole and straight pin.

NOTICE:

Do not forcefully push in the camshaft timing exhaust gear. This may cause the camshaft straight pin tip to damage the installation surface of the camshaft timing exhaust gear.

Lightly press the gear against the camshaft and turn the gear. Push further at the position where the pin enters the hole.

NOTICE:

Be sure not to turn the camshaft timing exhaust gear in the retard direction (clockwise).

Check that there is no clearance between the gear and camshaft flange.

Tighten the flange bolt with the camshaft timing exhaust gear secured in place.

Torque:

54 N*m{551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf}

Check the camshaft timing exhaust gear lock.

1. Make sure that the camshaft timing exhaust gear is locked.
   

Put the camshaft timing gear and camshaft together with the straight pin and key groove misaligned as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not forcefully push in the camshaft timing gear. This may cause the camshaft straight pin tip to damage the installation surface of the camshaft timing gear.

Turn the camshaft timing gear as shown in the illustration while pushing it gently against the camshaft. Push further at the position where the pin fits into the groove.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the camshaft timing gear in the retard direction (clockwise).

Check that there is no clearance between the camshaft timing gear and camshaft flange.

Tighten the flange bolt with the camshaft timing gear secured in place.

Torque:

54 N*m{551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf}

Check that the camshaft timing gear can move in the retard direction (clockwise) and is locked in the most retarded position.

Install the chain vibration damper with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to position the timing gear key at the top.

Check that the timing marks on the camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration.

Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Align the mark plate (orange) with the timing mark as shown in the illustration and install the chain.

HINT:

1. Be sure to position the mark plate at the front of the engine.
   
2. The mark plate on the camshaft side is colored orange.
   
3. Do not pass the chain around the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear. Only place it on the sprocket.
   
4. Pass the chain through the No. 1 vibration damper.
   

Hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench and turn the camshaft timing gear counterclockwise to align the mark plate (orange) and timing mark, and then install the chain.

Hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench and turn the camshaft timing gear clockwise.

HINT:

To tension the chain, slowly turn the camshaft timing gear clockwise to prevent the chain from being misaligned.

Align the mark plates (yellow) and timing marks and install the chain to the crankshaft timing gear.

HINT:

The mark plates on the crankshaft side are colored yellow.

Install the chain tensioner slipper to the cylinder block.

Check each timing mark at TDC/compression.

Install a new gasket.

NOTICE:

Remove any oil from the contact surface.

for Type A:
Install the water pump with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

24 N*m{241 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf}

for Type B:
Install the water pump with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head, camshaft housing, stiffening crankcase and cylinder block.

Install 3 new O-rings.

Apply seal packing as shown in the illustration.

Seal packing:

Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

Standard seal packing diameter:

5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

1. Remove any oil from the contact surface.
   
2. Install the timing chain cover within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 10 minutes after applying seal packing.
   
3. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
   

Apply seal packing to the timing chain cover in a continuous line as shown in the following illustration.

Seal Packing:

Item	Seal Packing
Dashed line	Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent
Continuous line
Alternate long and short dashed line	Toyota Genuine Seal Packing 1282B, Three Bond 1282B or equivalent

Application Specification:

Area	Seal Packing Diameter	Distance from Edge of Cover to:	Seal Packing Application Length	Distance from Top of Cover to Top of Seal Packing
Dashed line	2.5 to 3.0 mm (0.0984 to 0.118 in.)	Center of seal packing 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.)	-	-
Continuous line	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.) or 7.0 to 8.0 mm (0.276 to 0.315 in.)	-	-	-
Alternate long and short dashed line	4.0 mm (0.157 in.)	Center of seal packing 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	-	-
A - A	2.5 to 3.0 mm (0.0984 to 0.118 in.)	Center of seal packing 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.)	-	-
B - B	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	Opposite edge of seal packing 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)	-	-
C - C	7.0 to 8.0 mm (0.276 to 0.315 in.)	Opposite edge of seal packing 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)	-	-
F	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	15.8 mm (0.622 in.)	50.1 mm (1.97 in.)
G	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	10.3 mm (0.406 in.)	155.1 mm (6.11 in.)
H	7.0 to 8.0 mm (0.276 to 0.315 in.)	-	19.5 mm (0.768 in.)	165.4 mm (6.51 in.)
I	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	14.6 mm (0.575 in.)	397.8 mm (1.31 ft.)
J	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	18.6 mm (0.732 in.)	51.4 mm (2.02 in.)
K	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	25.3 mm (0.996 in.)	133.9 mm (5.27 in.)
L	7.0 to 8.0 mm (0.276 to 0.315 in.)	-	25.8 mm (1.02 in.)	159.2 mm (6.28 in.)
M	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)	185.0 mm (7.28 in.)
N	4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in.)	-	14.6 mm (0.575 in.)	397.8 mm (1.31 ft.)
O	4.0 mm (0.157 in.)	Center of seal packing 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)	-	-

NOTICE:

1. When the contact surfaces are wet, wipe them with oil-free cloth before applying seal packing.
   
2. Install the timing chain cover within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 10 minutes after applying seal packing.
   
3. After applying seal packing to the timing chain cover, install the engine mounting bracket and oil filter bracket within 10 minutes.
   
4. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
   

Clean the bolts and their installation holes.

Install the timing chain cover.

Temporarily install the engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

NOTICE:

1. Install the mounting bracket within 10 minutes after installing the timing chain cover.
   
2. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
   

Install 2 new O-rings.

Temporarily install the oil filter bracket with the 4 bolts.

NOTICE:

1. Install the oil filter bracket within 10 minutes after installing the timing chain cover.
   
2. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
   

Apply adhesive to 5 and a half threads or more of the end of bolt E.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

Install the timing chain cover with the 26 bolts and new seal washer in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

for bolt A, E:

26 N*m{260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}

for bolt B:

51 N*m{520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

for bolt C:

51 N*m{520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

for bolt D:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. When the contact surfaces are wet, wipe them with oil-free cloth before applying seal packing.
   
2. Install the timing chain cover within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 10 minutes after applying the seal packing.
   
3. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installation.
   

Bolt Length:

Item	Length	Thread Diameter
Bolt A, E	35 mm (1.38 in.)	8 mm (0.315 in.)
Bolt B	55 mm (2.17 in.)	10 mm (0.394 in.)
Bolt C	80 mm (3.15 in.)	10 mm (0.394 in.)
Bolt D	40 mm (1.57 in.)	6 mm (0.236 in.)

HINT:

Apply adhesive to bolt E before installing it.

Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

NOTICE:

1. Do not allow foreign matter to contact the lip of the oil seal.
   
2. Do not allow MP grease to contact the dust seal.
   

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

SST

09223-22010

NOTICE:

1. Wipe off any extra grease from the crankshaft.
   
2. Do not tap in the oil seal at an angle.
   

Align the key groove of the pulley with the pulley set key.

Temporarily install the pulley with the pulley bolt.

Using SST, hold the pulley in place and tighten the pulley bolt.

SST

09330-00021
09213-58014(91551-80840)

Torque:

190 N*m{1940 kgf*cm, 140 ft.*lbf}

Release the cam, and then fully push in the plunger and engage the hook to the pin so that the plunger is in the position shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the cam engages the first tooth of the plunger to allow the hook to pass over the pin.

Install a new gasket, the chain tensioner and bracket with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the hook releases the plunger while the chain tensioner is being installed, set the hook again.

Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise slightly and check that the hook becomes released.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise and check that the plunger is extended.

Using a cutter knife, cut off the seal part of the removed gasket.

Using a hammer and a plug tube gasket which has had the sealing part cut off, uniformly tap in a new plug tube gasket all the way.

HINT:

If a plug tube gasket that will be used to install a new gasket is deformed and cannot be positioned on a new gasket, correct the deformation using pliers.

NOTICE:

1. Keep the lip free of foreign matter.
   
2. Do not tap in the plug tube gasket at an angle.
   

Return the claws of the ventilation baffle plate to their original positions.

Install a new cylinder head cover gasket to the cylinder head cover.

NOTICE:

Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.

Install 3 new gaskets to the camshaft bearing cap.

Apply seal packing as shown in the illustration.

Seal packing:

Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

Standard diameter:

4.0 mm (0.157 in.)

NOTICE:

1. Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
   
2. Install the cylinder head cover sub-assembly within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes after applying seal packing.
   
3. Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after the installation.
   

Install the cylinder head cover with a new seal washer and the 13 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the setting condenser with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the 4 ignition coils with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

When installing the ignition coil, do not damage the plug cap with the cylinder head cover opening or the upper edge of the spark plug tube.

Connect the 4 ignition coil connectors.

Install a new gasket and the vacuum pump bracket with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Apply engine oil to 2 new O-rings.

Install the 2 O-rings to the vacuum pump.

Apply engine oil to the cylinder hollow.

Install the vacuum pump so that the coupling teeth of the vacuum pump (labeled A) and the groove of the camshaft (labeled B) are aligned.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring.

Install the vacuum pump with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Confirm that the vacuum pump is not at an angle, and that there is no clearance between the fitting surfaces.

Install a new gasket on the thermostat.

Install the thermostat to the water inlet housing.

NOTICE:

The jiggle valve must be set within 10° on either side of the position shown in the illustration.

Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the water inlet hose with the 2 clamps.

Connect the No. 3 water by-pass hose to the water inlet housing.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring.

Install the O-ring to the dipstick guide.

Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the engine oil level dipstick.

Install a new injector vibration insulator to the fuel injector.

Apply a light coat of gasoline or spindle oil to the contact surfaces of the O-ring of the fuel injector.

While turning the fuel injector left and right, install it to the fuel delivery pipe.

NOTICE:

1. Do not twist the O-ring.
   
2. After installing the fuel injectors, check that they turn smoothly. If not, replace the O-ring with a new one.
   

Install the 2 No. 1 delivery pipe spacers to the cylinder head.

NOTICE:

Install the No. 1 delivery pipe spacers in the correct direction.

Install the fuel delivery pipe with the 4 fuel injector assemblies, and then temporarily install the 2 bolts.

NOTICE:

1. Do not drop the fuel injectors when installing the fuel delivery pipe.
   
2. Check that the fuel injector assemblies rotate smoothly after installing the fuel delivery pipe.
   

Tighten the 2 bolts to the specified torque.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the bolt to secure the fuel delivery pipe.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the wire harness bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

7.7 N*m{78 kgf*cm, 68 in.*lbf}

Push the fuel tube sub-assembly connector onto the fuel delivery pipe until a "click" sound can be heard.

NOTICE:

1. Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the contact surfaces of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this step.
   
2. After connecting the fuel tube, check that the fuel tube connector and pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
   

Install a new No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.

Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Install the air tube with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Connect the No. 2 air hose and No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.

Connect the 2 union to connector tube hoses.

Connect the fuel vapor feed hose to the purge VSV.

Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, install the 2 stud bolts to the intake manifold.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the intake manifold with the bolt.

Torque:

15 N*m{153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}

Install a new gasket to the intake manifold.

Install the intake manifold and intake manifold stay with the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}

Connect the fuel vapor feed hose and ventilation hose.

Attach the 4 clamps to the intake manifold.

Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

7.7 N*m{78 kgf*cm, 68 in.*lbf}

Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.

Install the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Connect the throttle body connector and 2 water hoses.

Install the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXK003X.html).