Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Rear differential carrier assembly

Diaphragm oil seal

Components Removal Drain differential oil Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil. Install a new gasket to t ...

Removal

Drain differential oil Remove rear wheel Remove tailpipe assembly Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2). Remove center exhaust pipe assembly Remove the center pipe (see page ex- ...

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 ...

Check 4wd control ecu (for 4wd)
Notice: Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the main wire and branch wire. After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the key reminder warning system and light reminder warning system are not in operation. Before measuring the resistance, leave the ...