Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Drive shaft

Installation

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Install rear stabilizer bush Install the 2 bushes. Hint: Instal ...

Drive shaft system

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Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger. Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger. Inspect chain ...

Check for intermittent problems
Hint: Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detec ...

Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood. Opening the hood 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. 2. Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood. 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot. WARNING â–  ...