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:
Rear brake
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Drain brake fluid
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in
contact with any painted surface.
Disconnect rea ...
Second brake piston
Components
Disassembly
Remove 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly
Place sst on the return spring and compress.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
Remove the piston return spring.
Inspect 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly (see page ax-223)
...
Precaution
Caution:
Replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer
belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder anchor,
tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When
inspecting a vehicle that was in a collision, be sure to
check all of the seat belt systems regardless of whethe ...
