Toyota 4Runner Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1984 - 2023)

From the model year 1984 to 2023, the Toyota 4Runner has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. It also has both interference and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Toyota 4Runner Timing Belt Or Chain (1984 - 2023)
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterferenceService Interval
20234.0L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20224.0L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20214.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20204.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20194.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20184.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20174.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20164.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20154.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20144.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20134.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20124.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20114.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20104.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20094.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference100k miles
20094.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20084.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference100k miles
20084.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20074.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference100k miles
20074.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20064.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference100k miles
20064.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20054.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference100k miles
20054.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20044.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference90k miles
20044.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20034.7L V6 268 hp (2UZ-FE)Timing BeltInterference90k miles
20034.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20023.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
20013.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
20003.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
20002.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19993.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
19992.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19983.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
19982.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19973.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
19972.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19963.4L V6 183 hp (5VZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k miles
19962.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19953.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19952.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19943.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19942.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19933.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19932.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19923.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19922.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19913.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19912.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19903.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19902.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19893.0L V6 150 hp (3VZ-E)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k miles
19892.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19882.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19882.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19872.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19872.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19862.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo 135 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19862.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19852.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19842.4L 4 Cyl. 116 hp (22R-E)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.

Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.

When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.

Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.