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 ...

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Removal
Drain differential oil Remove rear wheel Remove tailpipe assembly Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2). Remove center exhaust pipe assembly Remove the center pipe (see page ex-2). Remove propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-3) Remove rear suspen ...

On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition Notice: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery. Check the electrolyte quantity of e ...

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 the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...