Timing Chain Installation

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

  2. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

  4. INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

  5. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

  6. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN GUIDE

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE

  8. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

  10. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

  11. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH

  12. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

  13. INSTALL OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

  14. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

  15. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  16. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

  17. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY

  18. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

  19. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FR

  20. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR

  21. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

  22. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

  23. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

  24. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

  25. ADD ENGINE OIL

  26. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  27. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS

  28. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS

  29. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

  30. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON RH

  31. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  32. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH

  33. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

Timing Chain -- Installation



1. INSTALL NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Set the crankshaft key in the left horizontal position.

  1. Turn the cutout of the drive shaft so that it faces upward.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Align the yellow mark links with the timing marks of each gear as shown in the illustration.

  1. Install the sprockets onto the crankshaft and oil pump shaft with the chain wrapped on the gears.

  1. Temporarily tighten the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the nut.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Insert the damper spring into the adjusting hole, and then install the chain tensioner plate with the bolt.

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


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Align the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.

  1. Insert a 4 mm diameter bar into the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft gear to lock the gear in position, and then tighten the nut.

    Torque:
    29.5 N*m{301 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}


2. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET


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3. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the chain vibration damper with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}


4. INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.

    1. Turn the camshafts with a wrench (using the hexagonal lobe) to align the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear with each timing mark located on the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in the illustration.



    2. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
    3. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft to position the key on the crankshaft upward.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the chain onto the crankshaft timing sprocket with the gold or orange mark link aligned with the timing mark on the crankshaft.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the crankshaft timing sprocket.

    SST
    09309-37010


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Align the gold or yellow links with each timing mark located on the camshaft timing gear and sprocket, then install the chain.



5. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the chain tensioner slipper with the bolt.

    Torque:
    19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}


6. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN GUIDE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the timing chain guide with the bolt.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}


7. INSTALL NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE


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  1. Install the sensor plate with the "F" mark facing forward.



8. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
  1. Remove any old packing material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Apply seal packing (Diameter 4.0 to 4.5 mm (0.157 to 0.177 in.)) as shown in the illustration.

    Seal packing:
    Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or Equivalent
    NOTICE:
    1. Remove any oil from the contact surface.
    1. Install the chain cover within 3 minutes of applying seal packing.
    1. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the chain cover.
  1. Apply a continuous bead of seal packing as shown in the illustration.

    Seal packing:
    Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or Equivalent
    NOTICE:
    1. Remove any oil from the contact surface.
    1. Install the chain cover within 3 minutes of applying seal packing.

    1. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the chain cover.


      Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the timing chain cover with the 12 bolts and 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf} for bolt A
    25 N*m{255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf} for bolt B
    55 N*m{561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf} for bolt C
    11 N*m{112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf} for nut
    HINT:
    Bolt length:
    Bolt A
    30 mm (1.18 in.) length for 10 mm head
    Bolt B
    30 mm (1.18 in.) length for 12 mm head
    Bolt C
    40 mm (1.57 in.) length for 14 mm head


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Using an E10 "torx" socket, install the stud bolt for the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

    Torque:
    21.5 N*m{219 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}


9. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Release the ratchet pawl, then fully push in the plunger and hook the hook to the pin so that the plunger is in the position shown in the illustration.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install a new gasket and the chain tensioner with the 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}
    NOTICE:
    When installing the chain tensioner, set the hook again if the hook releases the plunger.


10. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the V-ribbed belt tensioner with the bolt and nut.

    Torque:
    59.5 N*m{607 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf}
    NOTICE:
    Do not lift the engine more than necessary.


11. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts.

    Torque:
    55 N*m{561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}


12. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Using SST, fix the pulley in place and tighten the bolt.

    SST
    09213-54015(91651-60855)
    09330-00021
    Torque:
    180 N*m{1,835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf}


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, then disconnect the plunger knock pin from the hook.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, then check that the plunger is extended.



13. INSTALL OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
  1. Remove any old packing material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Apply a continuous bead of seal packing (Diameter 3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)) as shown in the illustration.

    Seal packing:
    Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or Equivalent
    NOTICE:
    1. Remove any oil from the contact surface.
    1. Install the oil pan within 3 minutes of applying seal packing.
    1. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the oil pan.
  1. Install the oil pan to the cylinder block.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Uniformly tighten the 12 bolts and 2 nuts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Place a transmission jack underneath the engine, then put a wooden block on the jack.

  1. Remove the chain block and sling device.

  1. Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers.



14. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
NOTICE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing it.
  1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the sensor with the bolt.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}
  1. Install the wire harness clamp.

  1. Install the connector clamp.

  1. Connect the sensor connector.

  1. Confirm that the wire harness of the sensor is secured to the wire harness clamp bracket through the back of the rib of the timing chain cover.



15. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
  1. Remove any old packing material from the contact surface.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Apply seal packing to the 2 locations shown in the illustration.

    Seal packing:
    Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B or Equivalent
    NOTICE:
    1. Remove any oil from the contact surface.
    1. Install the oil pan within 3 minutes of applying seal packing.
    1. Do not add engine oil for at least 2 hours after installing the oil pan.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the cylinder head cover with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    11 N*m{112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf} for bolt A
    14 N*m{143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf} for bolt B
    11 N*m{112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf} for nut


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the 2 engine wires with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    8.4 N*m{86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf}
  1. Connect the clamp of the engine wire (labeled B).



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  1. Connect the 2 ventilation hoses to the cylinder head cover.



16. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the 4 ignition coils with the 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    9.0 N*m{92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf}
  1. Connect the 4 ignition coil connectors.



17. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the idler bracket with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    60 N*m{612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf}


18. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf} for bolt
    95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf} for nut A
    52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf} for nut B


19. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FR


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  1. Install the engine mounting insulator FR with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}


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  1. Install the through bolt and nut.

    Torque:
    145 N*m{1,479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf}
    HINT:
    Install the bolt which is used to secure the front engine mounting bracket.


20. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the radiator reservoir with the 2 bolts.

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


21. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Confirm that the wire harness of the crankshaft position sensor is secured to the wire harness clamp bracket through the back of the rib of the timing chain cover.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install the generator with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    21 N*m{215 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}for bolt A
    52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}for bolt B


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the wire harness clamp.

  1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

    Torque:
    8.4 N*m{85 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf}
  1. Connect the generator wire with the nut.

    Torque:
    9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}
  1. Install the terminal cap.

  1. Connect the generator connector.



22. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Using SST and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then install the fan and generator V belt.

    SST
    09216-42010
    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to connect SST and the tools so that they are in line during use.
    2. When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly for 3 seconds or more. Do not apply force rapidly.
    3. After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force any more than necessary.


23. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
  1. Install the reinforcement RH with the 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    96 N*m{979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf}


24. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

    Minimum length:
    41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
    If the length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation
  1. Install a new gasket by hand so that its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.

    NOTICE:
    1. Make sure the gasket is facing the correct direction.
    2. Do not reuse the removed gasket.
    3. Do not push in the gasket while installing the front exhaust pipe.


  1. Install the front exhaust pipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    43 N*m{438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Engine Mechanical.Engine.Timing Chain  Installation



25. ADD ENGINE OIL
  1. Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.

    Torque:
    40 N*m{408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}
  1. Add new oil.

    Standard capacity:
    Item
    Standard Condition
    Drain and refill with oil filter change
    4.3 liters (4.5 US qts, 3.8 Imp. qts)
    Drain and refill without oil filter change
    4.1 liters (4.3 US qts, 3.6 Imp. qts)
    Dry fill
    5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
  1. Install the oil filler cap.



26. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


27. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS


28. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS


29. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the engine cover with the 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    7.0 N*m{71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf}


30. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON RH


31. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


32. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH


33. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER