1996 TOYOTA RAV4 distributor

B11562
P17875
Ohmmeter
IG0147
Megger
Ground
N00917
− IGNITIONIGNITION SYSTEM
IG−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2. INSPECT HIGH−TENSION CORDS
(a) Disconnect the high−tension cords from spark plug.
Disconnect the high−tension cords at the rubber boot. Do
not pull on the high−tension cords.
NOTICE:
Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor
inside.
(b) Disconnect the high−tension cords from ignition coil.
(c) Disconnect the high−tension cords from distributor cap.
(d) Inspect the high−tension cord resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance.
Maximum resistance: 25 kΩ per cord
If the resistance is greater than maximum, check the terminals.
If necessary, replace the high−tension cord.
(e) Reconnect the high−tension cords to distributor cap.
(f) Reconnect the high−tension cord to ignition coil.
(g) Reconnect the high−tension cords to spark plugs.
3. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
NOTICE:
Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap on a used
spark plug.
Spark plugs should be replaced every 100,000 km
(60,000 miles).
(a) Disconnect the high−tension cords from the spark plugs.
(b) Using a megger (insulation resistance meter), measure
the insulation resistance.
Standard correct insulation resistance:
10 MΩ or more
If the resistance is less than specified, proceed to step (d).
HINT:
If a megger is not available, the following simple method of in-
spection provides fairly accurate results.
Simple Method:
Quickly race the engine to 4,000 rpm 5 times.
Remove the spark plug. (See step (c))
Visually check the spark plug.
If the electrode is dry... OK
If the electrode is wet... Proceed to step (d)
Reinstall the spark plug. (See step (g))

B11565
B11566
B11567
− IGNITIONIGNITION SYSTEM
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Inspect the secondary coil resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
positive (+) and high−tension terminals.
Secondary coil resistance:
Cold9.0 − 15.4 kΩ
Hot11.4 − 18.1 kΩ
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.
(e) Reconnect the high−tension cord to ignition coil.
(f) Reconnect the ignition coil connector.
5. INSPECT DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Remove the distributor cap.
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the distributor cap
from the distributor housing.
(b) Remove the rotor.
(c) Inspect the air gap.
Using SST, measure the air gap between the signal rotor
and pick up coil projection.
SST 09240−00020
Air gap: 0.2 − 0.45 mm (0.008 − 0.018 in.)
If the air gap is not as specified, replace the distributor housing
assembly.
(d) Disconnect the distributor connector.
(e) Inspect the signal generator (Pickup coil) resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between ter-
minals.
Pickup coil resistance:
Cold135 − 220 Ω
Hot175 − 255 Ω
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the distributor hous-
ing assembly.
(f) Reconnect the distributor connector.
(g) Reinstall the rotor.
(h) Reinstall the distributor cap.
Install a new packing and distributor cap with the 2 bolts.

IG0J4−01
B11570
− IGNITIONDISTRIBUTOR
IG−7
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISTRIBUTOR
COMPONENTS

P23848Non−reusable partPacking Distributor Housing Assembly
Rotor

Distributor Cap
IG−8
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

IG0J5−02
− IGNITIONDISTRIBUTOR
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY (See page ST−4)
2. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
3. DISCONNECT HIGH−TENSION CORD FROM IGNITION COIL
4. DISCONNECT HIGH−TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS
NOTICE:
Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.
5. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Remove the hold−down bolt, and pull out the distributor.
(b) Remove the O−ring from the distributor housing.

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IG−10
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP
Remove the 2 bolts, distributor cap and packing.
2. REMOVE ROTOR
Remove the 2 screws and rotor.

IG0J7−01
P23840
− IGNITIONDISTRIBUTOR
IG−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHAFT
Turn the shaft and check that is not rough or worn
If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assem-
bly.

IG0J8−01
P23836
B11572
IG−12
− IGNITIONDISTRIBUTOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL ROTOR
(a) Align the hollow of the signal rotor with the protrusion of
the rotor.
(b) Install the rotor with the 2 screws.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
(a) Install a new packing to the distributor housing.
(b) Install the distributor cap with the 2 bolts.