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:
Symptom simulation
Hint:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no
problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough
problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the
same or similar conditions and environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be
carried out. No ...
Vacuum switching valve
Components
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 purge vsv
Disconnect the purge vsv ...
Inspection
Inspect oil pump assembly
Turn the drive gear with 2 screwdrivers and make
sure it rotates smoothly.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
Inspect clearance of oil pump assembly
Push the driven gear to one side of the body. Using
a feeler gauge, measur ...
