Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Hydraulic test
- Measure line pressure

Notice:
- Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least 2 people. One person
should observe the condition of the wheels or
wheel chocks while the other is performing the
test.
- Be careful to prevent sst's hose from interfering
with the exhaust pipe.
- This test must be performed after checking and
adjusting the engine.
- Perform the test with the a/c off.
- When conducting the stall test, do not continue
for more than 10 seconds.
- Warm up the atf.
- Remove the test plug on the transaxle case center
right side and connect sst.
Sst 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-00271)
- Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4
wheels.
- Start the engine and check the idling speed.
- Keep your left foot firmly on the brake pedal and
move the shift lever to d.
- Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
- Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible
with your right foot. Quickly read the highest line
pressure reading when the engine speed reaches
stall speed.
- Perform the measure line pressure test again with
the shift lever on r.
Specified line pressure:

Evaluation:

Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, ...
Manual shifting test
Hint:
Through this test, it can be determined whether the
trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or if it is a
mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnorm ...
Other materials:
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehicle
is interrupted or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedur ...
Adjusting the open position of the back door (vehicles with a power back door)
The open position of the power back door can be adjusted.
Open the back door, and adjust it to the desired position.
Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door until
the buzzer sounds 4 times.
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back ...
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 propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
Remove rear differential carrier subassembl ...