service schedule TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 1: VIN Code ID Explanation
MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation and engine type. Service schedules are
based on the following primary operating conditions:
Light Service
Light, non-commercial duty for distances greater than 5 miles in temperate climates above freezing and
below 90°F (32°C).

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Normal Service
Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule
Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)
CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT
Inspect timing belt at 60,000 miles or 48 months and thereafter inspect timing belt every 15,000 miles, or 12
months. Replace belt as necessary.
The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000
miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require
it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine
components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are
often called Free Wheeling.
Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt
inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in this manual reflect
these changes.
Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist:
Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface
Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
Oil Contamination
Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
Incorrect Tension Adjustment NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under
ANY (one or more) of these conditions:
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in temperatures below freezing.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car.
Operating on rough, muddy or salt covered roads.
Operating on unpaved or dusty roads.
CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result in serious
engine damage.

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2.0L 4-Cylinder - RAV4
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For 1996-97 model years, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 60,000 miles for severe
service operating conditions. For 1998 model year, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every
90,000 miles for severe service operating conditions. For 1999-00 model years, the manufacturer recommends
the belt be replaced every 90,000 miles or 72 months.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
TIMING BELT
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect power steering reservoir, and remove reservoir bracket.
Disconnect wire harness bracket for Data Link Connector No. 1. Remove generator and generator
bracket.
2. Remove ABS actuator. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel. Remove right engine
undercover. Remove power steering drive belt. Slightly jack up engine and remove right engine mounting
insulator.
3. Remove spark plugs. Remove crankshaft pulley. See Fig. 1
. Remove right engine mounting bracket.
Remove No. 2 timing belt cover. See Fig. 2
. Temporarily install crankshaft pulley with pulley bolt. Set
No. 1 cylinder to TDC on compression stroke. See Fig. 3
.
4. Loosen mounting bolt of No. 1 idler pulley and shift pulley toward left as far as it will go to relieve belt
tension. See Fig. 4
. Temporarily tighten idler pulley. Remove crankshaft pulley and No. 1 timing belt
cover.
5. If reusing timing belt, mark direction of rotation on belt. Also place match marks on belt and camshaft
pulle
y. See Fig. 5 . Remove timing belt from engine. NOTE: Always turn crankshaft clockwise.

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