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
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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:
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
â– Locations of gauges and meters
The meter type can be changed on
of the multi-information display.
Type 1/Type 2
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of
the vehicle.
Multi-information display
Presen ...
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Right turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
â– Turn signals can be operat ...
Rear seat inner belt assembly
Components
Removal
Remove rear seat leg cover
Remove rear no. 2 Seat leg side cover
Remove rear no. 3 Seat leg side cover (w/
rear no. 2 Seat) (see page se-81)
Remove rear no. 3 Seat leg side cover (w/o
rear no. 2 Seat) (see page se-81)
Remove rear no. 4 Seat leg side co ...
