Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation (2006/01- )
- Install front drive shaft assembly lh

- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
- Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
Notice:
- Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
- Install front drive shaft assembly rh
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
- Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive
shaft
Notice:
Do not damage the oil seal.

- Squeeze the ends of the bracket hole snap ring and
install it to the bearing bracket.
- Install the bearing bracket bolt.
Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*Lbf)
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub lh

- Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the
steering knuckle with axle hub, and connect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub
rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm
sub-assembly lh (see page sp-24)
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm
sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer link assembly lh
(see page sp-31)
- Install front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly lh (see
page ps-45)
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Connect front speed sensor lh
- Connect the speed sensor (see page bc-193).
- Connect front speed sensor rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front axle hub nut (see page ah-11)
- Install front wheel
torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Add automatic transaxle fluid
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see page
ax-152).
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see page
ax-151).
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u151f (see page
ax-178).
- Check for automatic transaxle fluid
leakage
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment
- Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page sp-3).
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
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Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Ca ...
Other materials:
Terminals of ecu
Check tire pressure warning ecu
Disconnect the e56 ecu connector.
Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire
harness side connector.
If the result is not as specified, there may be a
malfunction on the wire harness side.
Reconnect the e56 ecu connector.
Measure the ...
Starting system
Parts location
System diagram
The starting system rotates the starter motor according to the
signals from the ignition switch and pnp switch.
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Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust usin ...