Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
- Check differential oil
- Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
- Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Notice:
- After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
Hint:
If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.
Recommended viscosity: sae 90
Standard oil grade: hypoid gear oil sx api gl-5
Standard differential oil capacity: 0.45 To 0.55 Liters (0.48 To 0.58 Us qts., 0.40 To 0.48 Imp. Qts.)
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a
new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
Torque: 39 n*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*Lbf)
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
th ...
Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil (see page df-10)
Remove tailpipe assembly
Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
Remove center exhaust assembly
Remove propelle ...
Other materials:
Vehicle information display
■ Drive information
2 items that are selected using
the "Drive Info Items" setting
(average speed, distance and total time) can be displayed vertically.
The displayed information
changes according to the "Drive
Info Type" setting (since the system
was started or between
resets).
Use the displayed ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Notice:
Dtcs for the can communication system are as
follows: u0073, u0100, u0105, u0121, u0122, u0123,
u0124, u0126, u0129, c1280, c1296, c1297, and
b1499.
Refer to the troubleshooting procedures of each
system if dtcs regarding the can communication
system are not output.
Turn th ...
Driving position memory
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat) can
be recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in p.
Turn the engine switch to the “on” position (ve ...
