Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
- Check differential oil
- Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
- Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Notice:
- After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
Hint:
If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.
Recommended viscosity: sae 90
Standard oil grade: hypoid gear oil sx api gl-5
Standard differential oil capacity: 0.45 To 0.55 Liters (0.48 To 0.58 Us qts., 0.40 To 0.48 Imp. Qts.)
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a
new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
Torque: 39 n*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*Lbf)
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
th ...
Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil (see page df-10)
Remove tailpipe assembly
Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
Remove center exhaust assembly
Remove propelle ...
Other materials:
Vehicle speed sensor
Description
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Inspection procedure
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224). ...
Unlock warning switch
Inspection
Inspect unlock warning switch assembly
Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch
assembly.
Ecu power source circuit
Description
This circuit provides power to operate the transponder key ecu.
Wir ...
Installation
Install front bumper side retainer lh
Install the clip and bumper side retainer.
Install the bolt.
Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*Lbf)
Install front bumper side retainer rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Install front bumper reinforcemen ...
