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:
Sliding roof control switch circuit
Description
If either the sliding function or tilt function does not operate, there may
be a malfunction in the sliding roof
control switch circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (sliding roof operation)
Select the active test, use ...
Only driver door lock / unlock functions do not operate
Description
The main body ecu receives lock / unlock switch signals and activates the
door lock motor accordingly.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (door lock)
Select the active test, use the intelligent tester to
generate a control c ...
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays
all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indi ...
