Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
- Before disassembling the differential assembly, thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination during disassembly and reassembly.
- When removing the rear differential carrier cover or
any other light alloy part, do not pry it off with a
screwdriver or other tool that may cause damage.
Instead, tap the part with a plastic-faced hammer.
- Always arrange disassembled parts in the order they were removed and protect them from foreign matter.
- Before installation of each part, thoroughly clean and dry it. Then apply hypoid gear oil sx to it. Do not use alkaline chemicals to clean aluminum parts, rubber parts or ring gear set bolts. Also, do not use white gasoline or other cleaning oils to clean orings, oil seals or rubber parts.
- Coat any sliding surface and rotating parts with hypoid gear oil sx.
- Do not directly fix a part in a vise. Place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the case. Such damage may cause oil leakage.
- Before applying sealant, remove deposited oil sealant and clean the part to be sealed using white gasoline.
- After sealing parts, do not allow oil to contact the seal for at least an hour.
- Do not allow scratches on a part's contact surface with an oil seal, o-ring or gasket. Scratches may lead to oil leakage.
- When press-fitting an oil seal, be careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal and its outside periphery.
- When replacing a bearing, replace the inner and outer races as a set.
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
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Other materials:
Armrest
Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
â– To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.
WARNING
â– Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in o ...
Rear window wiper and
washer
The rear window wiper and
washer can be used by
operating the lever.
NOTICE
â– When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may
damage the rear window.
Operating the wiper lever
Operating the switch
operates the rear wiper as follows:
*1 or
*2 Off
*1 or
*2 Intermittent
operation
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Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Hint:
There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.
If the timing chain cover is removed from the
cylinder block:
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the
oil seal.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new
oil seal.
Notice:
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