Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel sub-assembly](images/books/256/34/2.htm124.gif)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect input shaft end play](images/books/256/34/2.htm125.gif)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect multiple disc clutch hub](images/books/256/34/2.htm126.gif)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect no. 2 Underdrive clutch disc](images/books/256/34/2.htm127.gif)
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.)
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect underdrive brake return spring sub-assembly](images/books/256/34/2.htm128.gif)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect 2nd brake clutch disc](images/books/256/34/2.htm129.gif)
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
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect 1st and reverse brake clutch disc](images/books/256/34/2.htm130.gif)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly](images/books/256/34/2.htm131.gif)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect underdrive 1-way clutch assembly](images/books/256/34/2.htm163.jpg)
- 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:
Short in front passenger side squib circuit
Description
The front passenger side squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
and the front passenger airbag.
The circuit instructs the srs to deploy when the deployment conditions are met.
These dtcs are recorded when a malfunction is detected in the front passenger
side sq ...
Low pitched horn
Components
Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
(see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner lh (see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner rh (see page et-4)
Remove front bumper cover (see page et-5)
Remove low pitched horn
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove th ...
Road test
Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or the shift point is too high or too low,
conduct the following road test referring to the
automat ...