Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Replacement
- Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Hint:
There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.
- If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block:
- Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
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Notice:
Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- If the timing chain cover oil seal is installed to the cylinder block:
- Remove the fan and generator v belt (see page em-6).
- Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page em- 25).
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
Notice:
After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
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Notice:
Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Install the crankshaft pulley (see page em-38).
- Install the fan and generator v belt (see page em-7).
- Replace engine rear oil seal
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
Notice:
After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
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Notice:
- Wipe any extra grease off the crankshaft.
- Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)
Notice:
If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.
- Remove the 8 stud bolts.
- Install the 8 stud bolts into the cylinder block.
Torque 
- Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)
Notice:
If water leaks from the tight plug or the plug corrodes, replace it.
- Remove the 2 tight plugs from the engine front and rear side.
- Apply adhesive around new tight plugs.
Adhesive:
Toyota genuine adhesive 1342, three bond 1342 or equivalent
- Using sst, install the 2 tight plugs.
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Standard depth
- Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:
It is not necessary to remove with head pin unless it is being replaced.
- Remove the 12 ring pins.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 12 new ring pins.
Standard protrusion height
- Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:
It is not necessary to remove with straight pin unless it is being replaced.
- Remove the 8 straight pins.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 8 new straight pins.
Standard protrusion height
Inspection
Inspect cylinder block for warpage
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge,
measure the warpage of the surface that is in
contact with the cylinder head gasket.
Maximum war ...
Reassembly
Install piston
Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring
onto one end of the piston pin hole.
Hint:
Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with the pin ...
Other materials:
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
...
Removal
Hint:
When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler
using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
...
Installation
Install cylinder head gasket
Place a new gasket on the cylinder block surface
with the lot no. Stamp facing upward.
Notice:
Remove any oil from contact surface.
Be careful of the installation direction.
Install cylinder head sub-assembly
Place the cylinder head on ...