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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COMPONENTSSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
System Specifications
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION System Specifications
V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
TIMING COVER
Bolt length:
40 mm (1.57 in.) for bolt A
55 mm (2.17 in.) for bolt B
25 mm (0.98 in.) for bolt C
Tighten the bolts in this order: Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 1, 2 bolt
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 3 bolt, nut
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf) for Area 4 bolt A
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 4 except bolt A
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Torque: 250 Nm (2549 kgf-cm, 184 ft-lbf)
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
TIMING COVER
Bolt length:
40 mm (1.57 in.) for bolt A
55 mm (2.17 in.) for bolt B
25 mm (0.98 in.) for bolt C
Tighten the bolts in this order: Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 1, 2 bolt
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 3 bolt, nut
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf) for Area 4 bolt A
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) for Area 4 except bolt A
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Torque: 250 Nm (2549 kgf-cm, 184 ft-lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.