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 )
YOU DONT. ITS A CHAIN.
on a rav 4 diesal you should change the timing belt every 65000miles
Get a manual on your car from the parts store or AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM. It has pictures and everything
It must have a TIMING CHAIN because Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) does not list a timing belt for the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder in a 2005 Toyota Rav 4
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
1994 Rav 4 engine code 3S-FE Is belt driven.
Timing belt, and it's a beast due to the close proximity to the frame rail.
Timing CHAIN , 4 cylinder and V6
Every 60,000
Interval is - 100000 kms On the 1996-97 replace it every 60,000 miles. On the 1998-2000 replace it every 90,000 miles. Also replace the water pump which is driven by the cam belt. This is NOT an interference engine.
To change fan belt on a Rav 4, remove the bolt in front of the engine. Loosen the pulley and gently pull away the fan belt. Replace with new.?æ