Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly

- Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate wear
brass (non-magnetic): bush wear
- Inspect input shaft end play

- Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end
play.
Standard end play:
0.262 To 1.249 Mm (0.0103 To 0.0492 In.)
- Inspect multiple disc clutch hub

- Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bushing.
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 To 23.045 Mm (0.9065 To 0.9073 In.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 Mm (0.9091 In.)
Notice:
- When the diameter is over the maximum,
replace the multiple disc clutch hub with a
new one.
- Check the contact surface of the bush in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or discolor
is identified, replace the direct clutch subassembly
with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater then the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub.
- Inspect no. 2 Underdrive clutch disc
- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.

Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the groove is
defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect underdrive brake return spring
sub-assembly
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
14.04 Mm (0.5528 In.)

- Inspect 2nd brake clutch disc
- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.

Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the printed
number is defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect 1st and reverse brake clutch disc

- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the groove is
defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect 1st and reverse brake return spring
sub-assembly

- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
15.51 Mm (0.6106 In.)
- Inspect underdrive 1-way clutch assembly

- Install the underdrive clutch assembly to the 1-way
clutch. Rotate the underdrive clutch assembly to
check the rotating direction for the lock or free
operation.
Remove park/neutral position switch assembly
Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
Remove the nut and lock plate.
...
Bearing position
Standard bearing position
Install differential gear lube apply tube
Install the apply tube and clamp to the transaxle
housing with the bolt.
Torque: ...
Other materials:
Srs warning light remains on
Description
The srs warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the srs is normal, the srs warning light comes on for approximately 6
seconds after the ignition
switch is turned from off to on, and then goes off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the srs, the srs warni ...
Sliding roof control switch circuit
Description
If either the sliding function or tilt function does not operate, there may
be a malfunction in the sliding roof
control switch circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (sliding roof operation)
Select the active test, use ...
If the vehicle battery
is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...