Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Axle

Rear drive shaft assembly

Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Ca ...

Axle system

Problem symptoms table Hint: Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected ...

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Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh One touch type: Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Claw engagement type: Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...

General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing Check the steering wheel free play. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play. Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged. Check that the boot clamps are not ...

On-vehicle inspection
Check camshaft timing oil control valve assembly Check the operation. Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3. Turn the ignition switch on. Turn the intelligent tester main switch on. Start and warm up the engine. Select the menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / ...