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- ...

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On-vehicle inspection
Inspect refrigerant pressure with manifold gauge set This method uses a manifold gauge set to locate problem areas. Read the manifold gauge pressure when these conditions are established. Test conditions: Temperature at the air inlet is 30 to 35°c (86 to 95°f). Engine is ...

Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove mass air flow meter Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector. ...

Installation
Install fan and generator v belt Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then install the fan and generator v belt. Sst 09216-42010 Notice: Be sure to connect sst and the tools so that they are in line during use. When retracti ...