Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check fan and generator v belt
- Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits
properly in the ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley.
Hint:
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.
Drive belt
Components
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Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove front suspension member
reinforcement rh
Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
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Other materials:
Precaution
Before disassembling the differential assembly,
thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or
foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination
during disassembly and reassembly.
When removing the rear differential carrier cover or
any other light alloy part, do not pry it off wit ...
Camshaft position "A"
Dtc P0011 Camshaft position
"a" - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1)
Dtc P0012 Camshaft
position "a" - timing over-retarded (bank 1)
Description
The vvt system includes the ecm, oil control valve (ocv) and vvt controller.
The ecm sends a target
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If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your toyota dealer.
Stop t ...
