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 splines and securely insert the drive shaft.
Notice:
Do not damage the oil seal.
- Squeeze the ends of the bracket hole snap ring and install it to the bearing bracket.
- Install the bearing bracket bolt torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*Lbf)
- 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 lh side.
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm sub-assembly lh (see page ah-10)
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for 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 lh side.
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly lh (see page ps-45)
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for lh side.
- Connect front speed sensor lh
- Connect the speed sensor (see page bc-193).
- 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 fluid leakage
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (see page sp-3).
Reassembly (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft bearing (for rh)
Install the bearing bracket snap ring to the inboard
shaft.
Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing to the inboard joint r ...
Installation (2006/01- )
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.
No ...
Other materials:
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using the mec ...
Inspection
Inspect generator brush holder assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Standard length:
9.5 To 11.5 Mm (0.374 To 0.453 In.)
Minimum length:
4.5 Mm (0.177 In.)
If the brush length is less than the minimum, replace
the generator brush holder assembly.
Inspe ...
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the latch
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compati ...
