How To Correctly Set Up The Timing Chain And Cams On A Toyota 2.4 L Engine

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up the timing chain and cams on a Toyota 2.4 L engine.
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[@Ohout72]

I have watched multiple videos on this engine about timing and you were by far the best at explaining. Thank you for saving me time and a lot more money

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video and it’s going to help you save some time and money. Thank you for watching!

[@joeyfaulks]

@@HowtoAutomotive what Model year is this 2.4 engine

[@facereader99]

Remarkable! Exactly what is important in the shortest time possible. Thank you very much!

[@vulturepowerppg4115]

Thanks it helps when u needed the most. I was having trouble finding the crank mark on block your video saved me a lot of time.

[@Delmar829]

Thank you for taking the time to do this.!!!!! Great instruction.

[@furryrupert3739]

Thanks for sharing your helpful Toyota knowledge.

[@StonedDead1981]

Sweet, just what I was looking for. Seems pretty simple. Thanks for uploading.

[@orlandoterrazascarbajal2978]

thanks I didn't know that both intake and exaust valves were to be closed I saw that and got discouraged so youtube and you helped me

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Orlando Terrazas carbajal glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@usace69]

Thank you so much for this helpful information

[@NINO011674]

Thank you for the video very well explain

[@teddv]

you're a life saver, thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tedd V Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!!

[@BDPKauai]

Very helpful. Thanks for the video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Brad Haeger glad to help thank you for watching!

[@ghaziaouf4965]

Hey Brian, I am having an issue timing this engine, the exhaust camshaft will not sit still for me. The exhaust camshaft rolls when I try to line it up with the arrow on the exhaust cam cap. Have you ever had this issue?

[@jameschrisdavis]

Excellent. Very helpful and direct!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Chris Davis glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@ricardopena2463]

thanks Brian how many rounds make the crankshaft to align with the camshaft 2 or how many

[@wes1934]

Very informative. So glad I haven't had to do anything with the chain yet... 2009 2.4 Camry 330k miles, still going strong!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Wes Kellogg Toyotas have amazing little engines as long as you keep fluids in them

[@pandylondon935]

thanx for a the good presentation

[@williamtips4900]

Thank you a lot. You made my day

[@ZFnr4y058mr]

A few questions. When you rotate the shafts so they line up with the arrows, does it matter what direction you rotate them? Also I've seen a few videos when after they install the chain, all is said and done and they rotate the crank like 5 times to make sure the tensioner is released. Is it safe to turn the car on at any position or should you turn the car on only at the arrow marks matching?

[@jaimesustaita285]

hello brain, is that set up the same for the 2010 toyota camry as well?

[@nomada5466]

Greetings, that engine that you present, chains and clubs are similarly located just like a 2006 rav4 engine, let me know, thanks.

[@rodneyf.9595]

Thanks brother , great video , it was a help 👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@650dogy]

Very nice video mate.thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@charlesmiller5078]

I know you posted this awhile back, But....Im troubleshooting a for lack of better words a slight ign mis while increasing rpm between gears. Its a toyota 2.4 Tacoma 5sp, When I check my Timing with my OBD2 reader in Ign Advance Data. Its right around 10 deg at idle, then I put the pin in the OBD1 , FSM says it should go to 5 degs, it does. Reading with the scanner these are the numbers I get. But If I hook up a timing light, I see the mark way to the right, facing the truck. truck idles great, revs great, only have problem under load. any Idea. can I trust scanner.

[@fragla98]

good job , wheer is location of Variable Camshaft Timing/Variable Valve Timing FILTER SCREEN, thanks

[@markosedlarik9553]

I have a (silly) question. When did you make video did you take the engine out of you recorded the bottom of the engine from the position of right front wheel? I ask because most videos show the engine completely dismantled and taken from a car. This video is simple and genius at the same time.

[@mwsowers12]

Thanks! The service manual doesn't show the 2 lines on the intake cam so I had the right line and the "ex" dot lined up. obviously didn't start. High Five !!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mark Sowers glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@mwsowers12]

I redid the timing like the video. Started right up. Runs better than before. Much smoother and quieter than before the head gasket and helicoil. Stays cool as it should. Thanks again.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mark Sowers glad to help.

[@briansendrick657]

hey guy out how do u line up the timeing marks on the oli pump i did mine an im stumped on the timing marks on the oil pump it is very important to find out they never show you this in these videos can you help me out on this matter ??

[@Lifesituations8000]

Is there should be resistance when lining up the cam mark?

[@nyikadzinotsikidze3444]

This is brilliant was stuck! once got this automatically job was done ...thanks Brian!!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

nyikadzino tsikidze Glad to help. Thank you for watching!!

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian thanks for your help the you where right the throttle body actuator unit was disconnected, now the ml350 wont crank over, and ideas ??

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ian young I would start with battery. If the battery went dead I would recommend jumping it with a jump box not with jumper cables and another car.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ian young it also may have gone into failsafe mode. So you will have to clear all the codes with a scan tool

[@ragequeenog7353]

Hey soo I think my timing chain on my tarago needs replacing but I'm not sure . There's a knocking sound when the engines warmed up the sound dies down a bit. The only loud when the vans engine is cold.

[@off-roadcote-nord7338]

Thank u bro very apreciate

[@genarosanchez758]

what's the torque number for you camshaft on that engine2.4

[@jjhemp5713]

Gotta peep the shavings from retreading the block :))) Just had to do same job myself.

[@builtracingchannel6445]

Arp head studs work great

[@rickmarchetti3698]

The way you're setting the timing on this car, is it the same for a 2005 Corolla 1.8? This is the first time I've seen your video as your other comments say you break it down a lot further

[@faridbachir8511]

Thanks fir the video. I have camshaft and crankshaft correlation sensors bank1, on my RAV4 2008 2.4L .what do you suggest me to do. Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

fred bachir there’s a solenoid on the back of the cylinder head that controls a variable cam timing that is most likely the cause. Also low and dirty engine oilCan cause that problem. May want to start with a simple oil change.

[@faridbachir8511]

@@HowtoAutomotive how can I check if the solenoid works properly? Thanks

[@albertoudrea9099]

Do you have any idea what the km limit is when the timing chain needs to be changed for Toyota Avansis 2.0 petrol? I want to buy one that has 170,000 km. Do you think it will take you at least 50,000km?

[@danielrowe2174]

This engine is stupid easy to service. I'm looking at. 2007 Rav 4 for my wife and this is easier then the Honda Odyssey for access. The Oddesy is like doing a sienna but this is more simple and one of Toyota's reliable engines.

[@alexmeza7645]

Very helpful video. Followed everything step by step but my chain has some slack near the crank sprocket, is that normal or should it have full tension? Thanks.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

alex meza what do you put the timing chain guides back in place and the tensioner back in place that should remove the slack. Also as you start the vehicle and drive it with pressure will push the tensioner out and tighten the chain. Just make sure all the links are lined up and you should be good.

[@alexmeza7645]

How to Automotive going to swap out the engine in the next few days so if i need to run it for tensioner to tighten up i will wait til then. thanks for the quick reply i will keep u updated.

[@raptureready9502]

How to Automotive my wife's car won't turn over? no symptoms at all 60k miles? 1 mechanic said needs new engine another said prbly timing chain?

[@mrdiaz2575]

Do you know was the torque on the head bolts?

[@mirwaiszaland957]

Hi, I have 2010 Toyota Camry XLE, it give a code which says. P0017 camshaft position B camshaft position correlation bank 1. I replaced all the sensors realted to timing chain, but still the engine light doesn't go away. But engine does not make and nois, very soft. What I have to do

[@ganj755]

Great vedio about finding out original markings of timing chain. Cheers. but i would like to see a vedio which can show us how to replace timing chains successfully. Step by step instructing vedio will do much more help. Can you please post one. Thanks.

[@joshuanarh5304]

Oil pump fail after I set timing

[@famakinwaadekunle4690]

I assemble 1gr Toyota 4runer engine, the timing is perfectly correct and the engine doesn't start. What can I do?

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian i did clear all the code with my OBD scanner , still wont crank now i have a charger and it shows the battery low i will let it charge over night how would i get it out of safe mode , i will keep you posted i am open for any idea as always thanks for your help, keep posting those videos they are very informative and helpful great job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ian young so if it turns out that the battery is dead after you get it charged up then re-clear the code one more time.

[@originalabesha7480]

Thanks

[@robertjrobles5136]

Thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@josefelix4152]

nice video, hey i was wondering, have you ever not set it correctly-? will i have spark if that happens?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’ve never had a timing chain motor off but a timing belt motor a half. If it’s just one tooth off it’ll run bad but I’ll still run.

[@josefelix4152]

@@HowtoAutomotive thanks! Im having a hard time with that engine, and a no spark condition, the engine was rebuild somewhere else.

[@j.onofre6613]

It is same for 2010 2.5?

[@MookieMan1]

Do you know what the book time for the head gasket is on that car?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mookie Man 11 hours plus time for drilling out head bolt. Most likely around 14 hours.

[@mosesandrews4381]

I have done the timing on on my tc three times already and I can't seem to get it right, not even sure where I'm messing it up, I need help bad

[@user-nr6sh4os2o]

how much mileage was on 2 az-fe?

[@sastrandfeldt1]

I have a 2002 Toyota RAV4 with the 2.0, is that the same set up for the 2.0?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sean Strandfeldt it's pretty much the same exact thing just a few small differences. But I would definitely check with the service manual

[@patrioticamerican3495]

Trying to give a friend a hand. She had her 2.4 L rebuilt,cost $3200 without install. Exhusband installed but left it with a P0016, I check all systems connected and everything is,good. Pulled valve cover,set timing mark to 0degrees on pully, cam marks look off by 10 degrees. Found out ex couldnt to get it to start so he fooled with chain after paying some one all that money. Do all the chains have colored links,this one doesn't. What brands have colored links?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Patriotic American As far as I know all the new change will come with colored links. If you have one without the color on it it’s I would suspect it as being a old or use chain.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Patriotic American also the color of the chain links could be gold which could be hard to see.

[@patrioticamerican3495]

Thank you.Have you ever pulled a 2007 Camry timing cover without removing the engine? I'm tempted to plug voids,cover parts and grind away the timing cover a couple match books thick where the chain runs to correct the 1 tooth it is off,the cover is pretty thick thick there. Although I am capable of repairing the error I don't have that much time to invest,might be a compromise to the $1,000 plus the dealer will charge.

[@oluwadamilolaadeniji9886]

Good evening

[@popthat454]

Thank u need that help

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian need your assistance my ML350 2007 IS SHOW A Code P0222 and P0123 and wont start what could the issue be your help would be appreciated

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ian young sorry your have car trouble. Cording to the codes the throttle actuator has lost power or is shorted out. That's the throttlebody it's all electronic.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ian young probably going to have to have somebody check it out unless you have tools yourself and you will need a flowchart to figure this problem out.

[@jaimesustaita285]

what yr is that camry

[@disarmyou84]

Hey do you know if this motor is an interference motor?

[@robhuckell3677]

disarmyou84 it’s a non interference motor as far as I have been told

[@bsincere2590]

i got all the dots lined up and now i have low compression wtf i never took the heads off just all new timing parts for the vvti and what not plus i get a code for crack posistion sensor maybe becasue it aint lined up or what im thinking i put the vvti on the wong notch throwing it off or what

[@HowtoAutomotive]

B Sincere sounds like the vet is off. I would check by timing.

[@JohnDoe-sp8zg]

The timing chain is off and you need to line up the cam gears. Let's say there are off by 5 degrees. How do you move them to the mark? Seems like a no brainer. Move it with a wrench but then why not tell us that I have done that on a 87 vw but some of these vehicles have interference engines and phasers and what not. I imagine when a chain breaks shafts don't line up but have yet to find a video where the mechanic shows us how he got the cam shaft to the line up marks. Thanks

[@Desertduleler_88]

I realise this is off topic, how does this engine compare with Honda's 2.4 K24 engine?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

MrStoneycool69 overall I couldn't say anything bad about either one of those engines. They both have minor little quirks but overall very good engines.

[@Desertduleler_88]

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking the Honda would be less maintenance due to rocker arm tappet adjustments with feeler gauges, compared to Toyota's cam follower shim adjustments with a micrometer. But I there again how often do you do this...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

MrStoneycool69 it's rare to adjust Toyota valves. No Hondas I do quite often but they're not that hard.

[@Desertduleler_88]

Thanks again for your quick response.

[@fs0c1ety_bs92]

I don't use manufacture marks anymore always use your own marks it's easy that way

[@aznyang16]

Can I leave the engine inside or do i have to take it out?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Either or. This video is with it in the car

[@jamesbond2068]

I did one of these now it want start just cranks wtf could be wrong ima try to make sure the timing is perfect tommorow besides that I can't see what else besides crank sensor which I had off

[@HowtoAutomotive]

James Bond check and see if you have spark. If you don’t I would suspect crank Sensor. You can check compression and if it’s low suspect timing.

[@bsincere2590]

it has both sir no spark getting the srank sensor code and low compression also 70lbs so im guessing timing is causeing both?

[@bsincere2590]

keep in mind the heads didnt come off i just change the timing parts for the vvti rattle

[@jamesbond2068]

I’m the same as James Bond and bsincere account still trying to get that thing running

[@mauser2134]

Any preload on the intake cam?

[@SalisuBala-ff7db]

2018 models

[@ricardoholguin8671]

Good stuff I'm trying to get all info . Possible to put back chain that a person who took a single mothers car apart.. he took her money and ran.. she had a knocking in the eigen . He side he would fix but left her with no trans porttaion .. I have to help or she can't work To pay rent .. thank all out there god is my key

[@umiikhan1259]

I have a problem. toyota estima timming chain. where his marking..

[@HowtoAutomotive]

How may I help you?

[@umiikhan1259]

Where is the camp.marking

[@umiikhan1259]

Estima engine and this engine same..But im open first time...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Umii Khan i'm not sure how to explain it in text. But I do show you how to set the marks up in the video. It seems like we may have a language barrier here.

[@umiikhan1259]

Ok.. sir thank.you

[@rodlaymon9550]

I cant find any painted marks on my chain

[@902isfake]

he put the paint marks on his chain. look for the gold chain it will be a different color from the rest of the chains. that will be your timing mark for the chain

[@SalisuBala-ff7db]

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[@user-zl2dm4jx6x]

Kab

[@JohnDoe-sp8zg]

you didnt show us how you did it you showed us what it looked like after you did the work would of been a great video if you had showed us as you did it. been a whole lot more useful.

[@nicparker3809]

I could not understand a damn thing you said but I do see white marks ... And kept hearing the word gold over and over.. Any thoughts on what went wrong? I do speak English as well..LMAO

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nic Parker I painted them White so you can see them on camera. On your the marks will be gold and harder to see.

[@amend5269]

Dumb design. 16valve anything is just asking for trouble