Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Differential system
Differential
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Precaution
Before disassembling the differential assembly,
thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or
foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination
during disassembly and reassembly.
When ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect water pump assembly
Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the water pump
assembly.
Turn the pulley, and then check that the water pump
bearing moves smoothly without making a "click"
noise.
If it does not move s ...
Precaution
Caution:
The vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (srs), which consists of a steering pad, front
passenger airbag, curtain shield airbag, front seat side
airbag, seat belt pretensioner, center airbag sensor,
front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, rear airbag
senso ...
Differential case
Components
Disassembly
Remove front differential ring gear
Place the matchmarks on the ring gear and
differential case.
Remove the 14 bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear
to remove it from the case.
Remove front differential case ...
