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Timing Chain: Installation

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  1. Install camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket  .
    1. Install the camshaft timing sprocket.
      1. Face the timing mark of the sprocket outward
        Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Timing Sprocket
        G01083647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Align the camshaft knock pin with the knock pin groove on the sprocket side with the timing mark, and slide on the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket.
      3. Temporarily install the camshaft timing sprocket set bolt.
        Fig 2: Displaying Timing Mark
        G01083646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Hold the hexagon wrench head portion of the exhaust camshaft with a wrench, and tighten the bolt.
        1. Torque: 54 N.m (550 kgf. cm, 40 ft. lbf) 
    2. Install the VVT timing sprocket.
      1. Holding the VVT timing sprocket in the position where the VVT timing sprocket pin groove is slightly to right of the camshaft pin looking from the front side, install the VVT timing sprocket to the camshaft, lightly pressing and turning it counter clockwise. Check that there is virtually no clearance between the VVT timing sprocket and camshaft flange.
        Fig 3: Installing VVT Timing Sprocket
        G01083648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE: Be careful not to turn the VVT timing sprocket clockwise when installing it.
      2. Temporarily install the VVT timing sprocket bolt.
      3. Hold the hexagon wrench head portion of the intake camshaft with a wrench.
      4. Take care to install the VVT timing sprocket with the bolt
        1. Torque: 54 N.m (550 kgf. cm, 40 ft. lbf) 
      5. Check that the valve timing controller turns clockwise and that it is locked securely when the lock pin in hole is at the locking point.
  2. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression  .
    1. Turn the hexagonal wrench head portion of the camshafts, and align the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket with the timing marks of No 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Locating Timing Marks
      G01083649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft and set the set key on the crankshaft upward.
    3. Fig 5: Locating Set Key & Upward Position
      G01083650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Install chain vibration damper  .
    Fig 6: Locating Chain Vibration Damper Bolts
    G01083651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Install the damper with the 2 bolts.

    1. Torque: 9 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 80 in. .lbf) 

  4. Install crankshaft timing sprocket  .

    Align the sprocket set key with the key groove of the sprocket, slide on the sprocket.

  5. Install timing chain  .
    1. Install the timing chain on the crankshaft timing sprocket with the blue or orange mark link aligned with the timing mark on the crankshaft timing sprocket.
      Fig 7: Identifying Blue & Orange Mark Link
      G01083652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the timing chain on the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket with the gold or yellow mark links aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket.
    3. Fig 8: Identifying Gold Or Yellow Mark Link
      G01083653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Install timing chain guide  .

    Install the timing chain guide with the bolt.

    1. Torque: 9 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 80 in. .lbf) 
    2. Fig 9: Installing Timing Chain Guide
      G01083654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

  7. Install chain tensioner slipper  .
    1. Install the slipper with the bolt.
      1. Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf. cm, 14 ft. lbf) 
    2. Check that the slipper is hold on the cylinder block stopper.
    Fig 10: Installing Chain Tensioner Slipper
    G01083655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Install crank angle sensor plate  .

    Install the plate with the F mark facing forward.

    Fig 11: Installing Crank Angle Sensor Plate
    G01083656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Install timing chain cover  .
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover and cylinder head/block/crank case.
      • Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
      • Fig 12: Installing Timing Chain Cover
        G01083657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply seal packing to the timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.
      1. Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) opening.
      NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in the illustration.
      1. Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 
      2. Fig 13: Identifying Locations For Seal Packing
        G01083658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2 mm (0.08 in.) opening.
        NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    4. Install the timing chain cover with the 14 bolts and 2 nuts. Uniformly tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.
      1. Torque: 
        1. 9 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 80 in. .lbf) for bolt A 
        2. 21 N.m (220 kgf. cm, 15 ft. .lbf) for bolt B 
        3. 43 N.m (440 kgf. cm, 32 ft. .lbf) for bolt C 
        4. 43 N.m (440 kgf. cm, 32 ft. .lbf) for bolt D 
        5. 9 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 80 ft. lbf) for nuts 
      NOTE: Each bolt length in indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 14: Locating Timing Chain Cover Bolts & Nuts
      G01083660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 15: Displaying Bolt Specifications
      G01083659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a Torx socket wrench (E10), install the stud bolt for the drive belt tensioner.
      1. Torque: 9.5 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 84 in. .lbf) 
      2. Fig 16: Installing Stud Bolt
        G01083661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Install drive belt tensioner  .

    Install the drive belt tensioner with the bolt and nut.

    1. Torque: 59.5 N.m (610 kgf. cm, 44 ft. lbf) 

    NOTE: As the drive belt tensioner should be torqued together with the timing chain cover, so be sure install it with in 15 minutes after the timing chain cover is installed.
  11. Install crankshaft position sensor (See  CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  )  .
    Fig 17: Installing Drive Belt Tensioner
    G01083662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Install oil pan (See  INSTALLATION  )  .
  13. Install crankshaft pulley  .
    1. Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley, and slide on the pulley.
    2. Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
      1. SST 09213-54015, 09330-00021
      1. Torque: 170 N.m (1,735 kgf. cm, 125 ft. lbf) 
      Fig 18: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
      G01083663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. Install chain tensioner  .
    1. Release the ratchet pawl, fully push in the plunger and apply the hook to the pin so that the plunger cannot spring out.
      Fig 19: Installing Chain Tensioner
      G01083664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Place a new gasket on the timing chain cover with portion A facing as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 20: Identifying Portion A
      G01083665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the chain tensioner into the timing chain cover, and install the 2 nuts.
      1. Torque: 9 N.m (90 kgf. cm, 80 in. .lbf) 
      2. Fig 21: Pushing Chain Tensioner
        G01083666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Set chain tension  .
    1. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, and disconnect the plunger knock pin from the hook.
      Fig 22: Disconnecting Plunger Knock Pin
      G01083667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and check that the slipper is pushed by the plunger.
      Fig 23: Checking Slipper Is Being Pushed
      G01083668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. Check valve timing  .
    1. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
      NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
      Fig 24: Aligning Time Crankshaft Pulley To Timing Chain Cover
      G01083669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket are 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 as above.

    Fig 25: Checking Timing Marks Align
    G01083670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. Install cylinder head cover  .
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
    2. Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in the illustration.
      1. Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 
      2. Fig 26: Applying Seal Packing To Identified Locations
        G01083671Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the gasket to the cylinder head cover.

      If the gasket has damage, replace a new one.

      NOTE: Part must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
    4. Install the cylinder head cover with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.
      1. Torque: 11 N.m (115 kgf. cm, 8 ft. lbf) 
      2. Fig 27: Locating Cylinder Head Cover Bolts
        G01083672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the noise filter.
    6. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector.
    7. Connect the 2 PCV hoses to the cylinder head cover.
  18. Install ignition coils (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (RAV4)  )  .
  19. Install vane pump (See  REASSEMBLY  )  .
  20. Install generator (See  INSTALLATION  )  .
  21. Install RH engine mounting insulator (See  REMOVAL  )  .
  22. Install drive belt (See  CHARGING SYSTEM  )  .
  23. Install ABS actuator (See  ACTUATOR/ABS ECU  )  .
  24. Install air cleaner assembly (See  INSTALLATION  )  .
  25. Install engine under cover  .
  26. Fill with engine oil (See  REPLACEMENT  )  .
  27. Start engine and check for leak  .
  28. Recheck engine oil level  .