4 Runner 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1996)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIMING CHAINS, TIMING GEARS AND TIMING SPROCKETS
a. Measure the length of 16 links with the chain fully stretched.
Maximum chain elongation:
No.1 Timing chain: 147.5 mm (5.807 inch)
No.2 Timing chain: 123.6 mm (4.866 inch)
If the elongation is greater than minimum, replace the chain.
HINT: Make the same measurements pulling at 3 or more places selected at random.