- Replacement of fuel pump assembly (for high pressure side)
- Replacement of ignition coil assembly
- Replacement of throttle body with motor assembly
- Cleaning the deposits from the throttle body with motor assembly
- Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired
- Replacement of cam timing control motor with EDU assembly
- Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly
- Replacement of camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)
- Replacement of camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly
- Removal and installation of a cam timing control motor with EDU assembly
- Removal and installation of a camshaft timing gear assembly
| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001FH3C |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2019] |
| Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019] | ||
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during camshaft removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
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Inspection after repair |
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w/ Canister Pump Module:
w/o Canister Pump Module:
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NOTICE:
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After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal
System Name
See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system
6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system
1 minute
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This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.
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PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for High Pressure)
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2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER
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3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 VACUUM HOSE CONNECTOR
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4. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
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(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors. |
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(b) Detach the 2 clamps.
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(c) Disconnect the 5 connectors. |
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(d) Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the engine wire.
5. REMOVE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY
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6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
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7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)
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8. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)
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9. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
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10. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY)
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11. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR WITH EDU ASSEMBLY
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12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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13. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET
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14. REMOVE FUEL PUMP LIFTER GUIDE
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15. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC (COMPRESSION)
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(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly. |
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(b) Check that the timing marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
If the timing marks are not positioned as shown in the illustration, turn the crankshaft clockwise and then align them again.
(c) Place paint marks on the timing chain sub-assembly at points aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
16. REMOVE STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
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17. REMOVE CAMSHAFT
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(a) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° clockwise. |
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(b) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° counterclockwise. |
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(c) Align the pin hole of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the pin hole of the chain tensioner slipper, and then insert the pin. |
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(d) Using the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, secure the No. 2 camshaft. NOTICE: Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube. |
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(e) Remove the 2 bolts from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
(f) Using the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, secure the camshaft.
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Hold |
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NOTICE:
- Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.
- Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear assembly.
(g) Using a bi-hexagon socket wrench (10 mm), remove the bolt from the camshaft timing gear assembly.
(h) Using the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, loosen and hold the timing chain sub-assembly while moving the No. 2 camshaft in the direction shown in the illustration.
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Hold |
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Turn |
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(i) Move the camshaft timing gear assembly together with the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and timing chain sub-assembly toward the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly |
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Camshaft Timing Exhaust Gear Assembly |
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*3 |
Timing Chain Sub-assembly |
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Remove in this Direction |
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(j) Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly from the timing chain sub-assembly.
(k) Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly from the timing chain sub-assembly.
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(l) Secure the timing chain sub-assembly to the vehicle using rope, etc. NOTICE: Do not drop the timing chain sub-assembly into the timing chain cover assembly. |
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(m) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 camshaft bearing cap bolts in the order shown in the illustration. |
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(n) Uniformly loosen and remove the 14 camshaft bearing cap bolts in the order shown in the illustration. NOTICE: Uniformly loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts while holding the camshaft horizontally. |
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(o) Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap, 2 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps and No. 4 camshaft bearing cap.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.
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(p) Remove the camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly. |
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(q) Remove the No. 2 camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly. |
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