RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Removal
2AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the timing chain cover See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pump/Service and Repair/Removal.
3. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC / COMPRESSION
(a) Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
HINT: "A" is not a timing mark.
(b) Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the timing marks on the crankshaft timing gear and camshaft timing gears are as shown in the
illustration.
HINT: If the timing marks do not align, rotate the crankshaft clockwise again and align the timing marks.
(c) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
4. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE