Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check fan and generator v belt
- Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits
properly in the ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley.
Hint:
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.
Drive belt
Components
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Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove front suspension member
reinforcement rh
Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
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Other materials:
Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using the mec ...
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does not operate even if the auto lsd switch is pressed under
the following conditions:
The trc or v ...
