Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
- Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
- Check the steering wheel free play.
- Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
- Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play
- Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
- Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
- Check that the steering gear housing is not
damaged.
- Check that the connectors are properly
connected to the steering gear housing.
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and place
wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm
(7.09 To 7.87 In.) Under the front tires.
- Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has
about half its ordinary load. Place stands under
the vehicle for safety
- Check that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4
wheels.
- Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm.
Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
- Check the dust cover for damage.
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps,
grease leakage, kinks or damage.
- Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level
- Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If
oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

- Inspect transfer oil (for 4wd)
- Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, find the cause and repair it.

- Inspect rear differential oil (for 4wd)
- For the rear differential oil inspection, refer to the
following procedures (see page df-3).
- Rotate tires (see page tw-1)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive ...
Other materials:
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
When using intelligent tester:
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to
the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on and press the
intelligent tester main switch on.
Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
intelligent tester.
Hint:
Refer to the intel ...
Seat heater system
Parts location
System diagram
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 check ...
Reassembly
Install cooler (solar sensor) thermistor
(for automatic air conditioning system)
Install automatic light control sensor
(for automatic light control system)
Install front passenger airbag assembly
(see page rs-351)
Install no. 2 Instrument panel register
assembly
Install no. 1 Ins ...