RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
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NOTICE: Under the condition with the timing chain cover removed, in case of rotating the camshafts, make the position of the crankshaft rotated
clockwise by about 45° from TDC/compression of No. 1 cylinder.
1. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
2. REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE PS VANE PUMP
4. REMOVE ABS ACTUATOR
5. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
6. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
7. REMOVE GENERATOR
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE IGNITION COILS
10. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
a
Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses from the cylinder head cover.
b
Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts, cylinder head cover and gasket.
11. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
a
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
b
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 and No. 2
bearing caps as shown in the illustration.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks.
12. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
