Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Chassis

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, ...

General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

Inspect steering linkage and gear housing Check the steering wheel free play. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive ...

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws. 2Wd models: if towing your vehicle ...

Inside vehicle
General maintenance Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases, special tools are not requ ...

When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the vehicle. If the vehicle has trouble in the chassis and drivetrain, use method 1 (flat bed truck). Notice: Do not use any towing method other than those shown above. For example, the towing methods shown below are dangerous or dama ...