Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Axle
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Front axle hub bolt
Components
Replacement
Hint
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Remove front disc brake cylinder
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Other materials:
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
â– Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags ...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove front seat assembly lh
Remove the front seat.
For manual sea ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the r ...
