1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

EM0EJ−01
S01354
TOYOTA
Hand−held Tester
S01261
DLC1
TE1
E1SST
S01272
− ENGINE MECHANICALIGNITION TIMING
EM−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
IGNITION TIMING
INSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND−HELD TESTER OR OBD II
SCAN TOOL
(a) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(b) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester or OBD II scan
tool to the DLC3.
(c) Please refer to the TOYOTA hand−held tester or OBD II
scan tool operator’s manual for further details.
3. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
4. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(b) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing:
8 − 12° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
(c) Remove the SST from the DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
5. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing:
0 − 10° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
HINT:
The timing mark moves in a range between 0° and 10°
6. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
7. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND−HELD TESTER OR
OBD II SCAN TOOL

EM0EK−01
EM−12
− ENGINE MECHANICALIDLE SPEED
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
IDLE SPEED
INSPECTION
1. INITIAL CONDITIONS
(a) Engine at normal operating temperature
(b) Air cleaner installed
(c) All pipes and hoses of air induction system connected
(d) All vacuum lines properly connected
(e) SFI system wiring connectors fully plugged
(f) All operating accessories switched OFF
(g) Ignition timing check correctly
(h) Transmission in neutral position
(i) Air conditioning switched OFF
2. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND−HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (See page EM−11)
3. INSPECT IDLE SPEED
(a) Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
(b) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed (w/ Cooling fan OFF): 750 ± 50 rpm
If the idle speed is not as specified, check the IAC valve and air intake system.
4. DISCONNECT TOYOTA HAND−HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL

EM0EL−02
− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
EM−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS

EM−14
− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

EM0EM−03
S01283
B
SST
A
S01358
Oil Pump
S01630
SST
SST
− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT PS RESERVOIR AND REMOVE RES-
ERVOIR BRACKET
2. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS BRACKET FOR DLC1
3. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH−7)
4. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET
5. w/ ABS:
REMOVE NO. 3 ABS ACTUATOR BRACKET (See page
BR−40)
6. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
7. REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. REMOVE PS PUMP DRIVE BELT
(a) Loosen the bolt A.
(b) Using SST and a deep socket wrench, loosen the bolt B.
SST SST09249−63010
(c) Remove the drive belt.
9. SLIGHTLY JACK UP ENGINE
Attach the jack to the oil pan, and raise the engine enough to
remove the weight from the engine mounting on the right side.
10. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
11. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS
12. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Using SST (and bolt), remove the pulley bolt.
SST 09213−54015 (91651−60855 for type A),
09330−00021
Bolt: Part No. 91121−40665 for type B
HINT:
Either of 2 types of pulley may be used, each with its own
bolt size, type A and type B.
When using bolt type B, a plate washer must be inserted
between the bolt and SST.

S01655
SST
S01284
SST
S01624
S01597
S01651
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− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Using SST, remove the pulley.
SST 09950−50010 (09951−05010, 09952−05010,
09953−05010, 09953−05020,
09954−05020 for type A,
09954−05010 for type B)
13. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Using SST, remove the 3 bolts and mounting bracket.
SST 09249−63010
14. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Disconnect the engine wire from the timing belt cover.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and timing belt cover.
15. TEMPORARILY INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.
(b) Temporarily install the pulley bolt.
16. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with timing
mark ”0” of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
(b) Check that the hole of the camshaft timing pulley is
aligned with the timing mark of the bearing cap.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
17. REMOVE TIMING BELT FROM CAMSHAFT TIMING
PULLEY
HINT:
When re−using timing belt:
Place matchmarks on the timing belt and camshaft timing
pulley, and place matchmark on timing belt to match the end of
the No. 1 timing belt cover.

S01650
S01656
SST
SST
S01620
P25458
S01614
SST
− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
EM−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(a) Loosen the mounting bolt of the No. 1 idler pulley and shift
the pulley toward the left as far as it will go, and temporari-
ly tighten it.
(b) Remove the timing belt from the camshaft timing pulley.
18. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
Using SST, remove the pulley bolt and timing pulley.
SST 09249−63010, 09960−10010 (09962−01000,
09963−01000)
19. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
HINT:
When re−using timing belt:
Remove the pulley without turning it.
20. REMOVE NO. 1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Disconnect the engine wire from the timing belt cover.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and timing belt cover.
21. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE
22. REMOVE TIMING BELT
HINT:
(When re−using timing belt): Draw a direction arrow on the tim-
ing belt (in the direction of engine revolution), and place match-
marks on the timing belt and crankshaft timing pulley.
23. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY AND TENSION
SPRING
24. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY
25. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
If the pulley cannot be removed by hand, use SST to remove
the timing pulley.
SST 09950−50010 (09951−05010, 09952−05010,
09953−05010, 09953−05020, 09954−05010)
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the angle sensor of the timing pulley.

S01636
SST EM−18
− ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
26. REMOVE OIL PUMP PULLEY
Using SST, remove the nut and pulley.
SST 09960−10010 (09962−01000, 09963−00600)