Toyota RAV4 Quiz
2Az-fe engine mechanical

On-vehicle inspection

In this manual: 2Az-fe engine mechanical
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Toyota RAV4. On-vehicle inspection

  1. Check fan and generator v belt
  2. Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt. Hint:

Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.

If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.

  1. After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley. Hint:
  • A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
  • A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
  • After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.

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