Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly

- Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate wear
brass (non-magnetic): bush wear
- Inspect input shaft end play

- Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end
play.
Standard end play:
0.262 To 1.249 Mm (0.0103 To 0.0492 In.)
- Inspect multiple disc clutch hub

- Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bushing.
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 To 23.045 Mm (0.9065 To 0.9073 In.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 Mm (0.9091 In.)
Notice:
- When the diameter is over the maximum,
replace the multiple disc clutch hub with a
new one.
- Check the contact surface of the bush in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or discolor
is identified, replace the direct clutch subassembly
with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater then the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub.
- Inspect no. 2 Underdrive clutch disc
- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.

Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the groove is
defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect underdrive brake return spring
sub-assembly
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
14.04 Mm (0.5528 In.)

- Inspect 2nd brake clutch disc
- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.

Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the printed
number is defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect 1st and reverse brake clutch disc

- Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
Notice:
- If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the groove is
defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in
atf for at least 15 minutes.
- Inspect 1st and reverse brake return spring
sub-assembly

- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
15.51 Mm (0.6106 In.)
- Inspect underdrive 1-way clutch assembly

- Install the underdrive clutch assembly to the 1-way
clutch. Rotate the underdrive clutch assembly to
check the rotating direction for the lock or free
operation.
Remove park/neutral position switch assembly
Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
Remove the nut and lock plate.
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Bearing position
Standard bearing position
Install differential gear lube apply tube
Install the apply tube and clamp to the transaxle
housing with the bolt.
Torque: ...
Other materials:
Front seat frame with adjuster
Inspection
Inspect front seat frame with adjuster
Check operation of the seat frame (slide motor).
Check if the seat frame moves smoothly when
the battery is connected to the slide motor
connector terminals.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the seat
frame w ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed
with the intelligent tester.
The intelligent tester can display pending dtcs and
current dtcs. Some dtcs are not stored unless a
malfunction is detected in consecutive driving
cycles. When a malfunction is detected ...
Precaution
Handling precaution
When handling the electronic parts:
Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as
ecus and relays. Replace with new ones if
dropped or subjected to a severe blow.
Do not expose any electronic parts to high
temperatures and humidity.
Do not touch the connec ...