Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
- Install rear differential support

- Install the differential support to the differential
carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 98 n*m (999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*Lbf)
- Install rear differential no. 1 And no. 2 Support

- Install the differential no. 1 And no. 2 Supports with
the 4 bolts to the differential carrier.
Torque: 55 n*m (561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*Lbf)
- Install rear differential carrier subassembly

- Support the rear differential carrier with a
transmission jack or equivalent
- Apply hypoid gear oil to the splines of the left and
right rear drive shaft inboard joints.
- Align the splines of the rear drive shaft inboard joints
and, using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the left
and right rear drive shafts.
Notice:
- Face the cutout section of the snap ring
downward.
- Do not damage the oil seal during the
insertion.
- Do not strike the tip of the outboard joint with
the hammer.
Hint:
Determine whether or not the rear drive shaft is
completely tapped in by checking for changes in
sound or the reaction force of the brass bar.

- Slowly raise the transmission jack, fix the nuts in
place and install the 3 bolts.
Torque: 86 n*m (877 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*Lbf) for bolt a
140 n*m (1,428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*Lbf) for
bolt b
Notice:
Tighten the bolts, not the nuts.

- Connect the connector.
- Install the breather tube.
- Connect the harness clamp.
- Install rear suspension member brace lh
- Install the member brace to the suspension member
with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 60 n*m (612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*Lbf)
- Install rear suspension member brace rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Temporarily install propeller with
center bearing shaft assembly (see page
pr-5)
- Tighten propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-6)
- Inspect joint angle (see page pr-4)
- Install center exhaust pipe assembly (see
page ex-5)
- Install tailpipe assembly (see page ex-6)
- Install rear wheel
torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Add differential oil
- Add differential oil (see page df-3).
- Check for differential oil leakage
- Check for exhaust gas leakage
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the
leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
Install wiring harness clamp bracket
Install the bracket with the bolt.
Install elbow tube
Install straight pin
Using a plastic hammer, install the 4 straight pins to
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Other materials:
Customize parameters
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a function,
first make sure that the function can be customized.
Make a note of the current settings before
customizing.
When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that
the function is set to the default setting.
Combination me ...
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (vin) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicl ...