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:
Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection
Check cooling system for leaks
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the radiator reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal
expansion will cause hot engine coolant and
steam to b ...
Monitor drive pattern
Test monitor drive pattern for ect
Caution:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and
strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic
laws while driving.
Hint:
Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate
the ect's malfunction detection conditions.
The dtcs may ...
For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline
vapors flow into the converter, it may cause
overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
Avoid performing unnecess ...
