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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA19904RUNNER 2D UTILITY, 2.4 R, AUTOMATICLABOR TIMESENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALTIMING CHAINREMOVE & REPLACE
1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 2.4 R, Automatic
Timing Chain: Remove & Replace
1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 2.4 R, AutomaticSECTION Remove & Replace
Includes: Adjust Valves (where applicable).
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD, w/Air Cond,Manual Strg,w/Fuel Injection | 11.3 | B | ||
| 4WD, w/Air Cond,Power Strg,w/Fuel Injection | 11.9 | B | ||
| 4WD, w/o Air Cond,Manual Strg,w/Fuel Injection | 11.0 | B | ||
| 4WD, w/o Air Cond,Power Strg,w/Fuel Injection | 11.6 | B | ||
| Additional Procedure: TIMING CHAIN: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Where Auto Trans interferes add | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT GEAR OR SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.3 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT GEAR OR SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.1 | B | |||
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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.