Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation
- Install rear differential support
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear differential support](images/books/256/51/3.htm69.jpg)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear differential no. 1 And no. 2 Support](images/books/256/51/3.htm70.jpg)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear differential carrier subassembly](images/books/256/51/3.htm71.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear differential carrier subassembly](images/books/256/51/3.htm72.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear differential carrier subassembly](images/books/256/51/3.htm73.gif)
- 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:
Vehicle speed sensor
Description
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Inspection procedure
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224). ...
Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Door lock switch
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles
with a power back door)
Press a ...
Road test
Inspect set switch
Push the main switch on.
Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or
higher).
Inspect "+" switch
Push the main switch button on.
Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or
higher).
Press the control switch to -/set. ...