Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake
General maintenance
- Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.
- Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Bends
- Twists
- Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
- Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
- Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
- Inspect front brake
- Check the front brake pads and discs (see page br- 42).
- Inspect brake linings and drums
- Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of the parking brake.
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect drive belt (see page em-7)
Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
Replace air cleaner filter
Remove the air filter.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged ...
Chassis
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Other materials:
Components
Fuse boxes
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Radiator
Electric cooling fan
Condenser
Washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Checking the engine oil
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the di ...
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
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Installation
(2005/11-2006/01)
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:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the oil s ...
