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:
Vehicle lift and support locations
Notice about vehicle condition when
jacking up vehicle
The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /
lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.
When removing heavy parts such as the engine and
transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
m ...
Disassembly
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove no. 1 Rear seat reclining cover lh
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove
the cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before ...
Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position
so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new
ones.
When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the
clamp track portion of the hose.
For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread ...
