Engine TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 3: Engine Compartment

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1999-2000 ENGINES
2.0L 4-Cylinder
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine serial number is stamped on rear of cylinder block. See Fig. 1 .
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE
Fig. 1: Identifying Engine Serial Number

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ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
EngineCode
2.0L 4-Cylinder3S-FE

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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect power steering fluid reservoir, PCV hoses, cable brackets and control cables for access to
valve cover. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs.
2. Disconnect engine wiring harness protector at rear of timing belt cover for access to valve cover. When
disconnecting engine wiring harness protector, remove bolt on intake manifold side of engine first, and
then bolt on exhaust manifold side of engine.
3. Remove nuts, grommets, valve cover and gasket. Note location of grommets for reassembly reference, as
grommets must be installed in original location.
4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise, as viewed from timing belt end of engine, so cylinder No. 1 is at TDC on
compression stroke, and timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing belt cover.
Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder at timing belt end of engine.
5. Ensure valve lifters are loose on cylinder No. 1 and tight on cylinder No. 4. If conditions are not as
described, rotate crankshaft clockwise one complete revolution (360 degrees).
6. With cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression stroke, check valve clearance on specified valves. Perform
STEP 1 in illustration. See Fig. 2
. Using feeler gauge, measure and record valve clearance between valve
lifter and camshaft. NOTE: Adjust valve clearance with engine cold.

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Fig. 2: Checking Valve Clearance
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7. To check remaining valves, rotate crankshaft clockwise, viewed from timing belt end of engine, one
complete revolution (360 degrees) until cylinder No. 4 cylinder is at TDC on compression stroke.
Measure and record valve clearance on specified valves. Perform STEP 2 in illustration. See Fig. 2
.
8. Ensure valve clearance is within specification. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
(1)
ApplicationIn. (mm)
Intake Valve.007-.011 (.19-.29)
Exhaust Valve.011-.015 (.29-.38)
(1)Adjust valve clearance with engine cold.

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9. If valve clearance requires adjustment, rotate camshaft so lobe on valve to be adjusted is facing upward,
away from valve lifter. Rotate valve lifter so notch on valve lifter is toward spark plug.
10. Use Valve Clearance Adjuster (SST 09248-55040) to remove adjusting shim. Using SST "A" of valve
clearance adjuster, push downward on valve lifter. Place SST "B" between camshaft and valve lifter with
side marked with No. 9 at designated position. See Fig. 3
. Remove SST "A".
Fig. 3: Adjusting Valve Clearance

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11. Using small screwdriver and magnet, remove adjusting shim. Measure and record thickness of adjusting
shim removed. Using measured valve clearance and adjusting shim thickness, select proper replacement
adjusting shim. See Fig. 4
and Fig. 5 .

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Fig. 4: Intake Valve Adjusting Shim Selection Chart
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Fig. 5: Exhaust Valve Adjusting Shim Selection Chart
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12. Install replacement adjusting shim. Recheck valve clearance. Apply sealant at front and rear valve cover
areas on cylinder head. See Fig. 6
. Using NEW gasket, install valve cover.
Fig. 6: Applying Sealant On Cylinder Head

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13. Install grommets in original location with marking on grommet aligned in designated area. See Fig. 7
.
Install and ti
ghten valve cover nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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Fig. 7: Aligning Valve Cover Grommets
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
To trouble shoot mechanical engine components, see appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in
GENERAL INFORMATION.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
NOTE: For reassembly reference, label all electrical connectors, vacuum hoses and
fuel lines before removal. Also place mating marks on engine hood and other
major assemblies before removal.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems
may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer
systems have completed a relearn cycle.
CAUTION: To prevent air bag deployment, disconnect negative battery cable and wait
at least 90 seconds before working on vehicle.

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