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:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicator check
Dtc check (present and past dtc)*
Check for dtcs (see page rs-249 ).
Result ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever i ...
Removal
Hint:
When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler
using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
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