Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
- Install front drive shaft assembly lh

- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
- Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
- Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
- Install front drive shaft assembly rh

- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
- Align the shaft spline and install the drive shaft with
2 bolts.
Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*Lbf)
Notice:
Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub lh
- Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub
rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Connect front suspension no. 1 Lower arm
sub-assembly lh (see page ah-10)
- Connect front suspension no. 1 Lower arm
sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer link assembly lh
(see page sp-31)
- Install front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Connect tie rod end sub-assembly lh (see
page ps-45)
- Connect tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Connect front speed sensor lh
- Connect the speed sensor (see page bc-191).
- Connect front speed sensor rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front axle hub nut (see page ah-10)
- Install front wheel
torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Add automatic transaxle fluid
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see page
ax-152).
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see page
ax-151).
- Check for automatic transaxle oil
leakage
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment
- Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page sp-3).
Install drive shaft bearing case subassembly
(for rh)
Install the bearing snap ring.
Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing case to the inboard joint rh.
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Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
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Other materials:
Installation
Install generator assembly
Confirm that the wire harness of the crankshaft
position sensor is secured to the wire harness
clamp bracket through the back of the rib of the
timing chain cover.
Install the generator with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 21 n*m (215 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*Lb ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
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Parking brake
Sets the parking brake
Fully pull the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
Usage in winter time
Notice
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving t ...