the 2.0 L 4 cylinder is not an interference engine
The short answer is: * remove vacuum lines * remove plug wires * detach throttle cables from linkage * remove spark plugs * remove 4 large hex nuts * remove washer/seals found beneatch hex nuts * remove valve cover
The 3.5 litre V6 engine in a 2007 Toyota RAV 4 has a timing CHAIN
The 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 has a timing CHAIN
Some major maintenance items are necessary on a 1998 Rav 4 with 100,000 miles. These include an oil change, transmission fluid, serpentine belt, and differential oil.
The 1998 Rav 4 blower motor relay switch is located in the engine compartment on the firewall. The blower motor relay switch will be on the passenger side of the firewall.
The 1998 Toyota Rav 4 cooling fan relay diagram can be obtained from most Toyota dealerships. The diagram can also be found in most repair manuals.
Timing CHAIN , 4 cylinder and V6
passenger side /fron of oil pan.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) For the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine in a 1997 Toyota RAV 4 ( 60,000 miles )
215/70R16 or 235/60R16 depending on what model
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan.