Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check fan and generator v belt
- Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits
properly in the ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley.
Hint:
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- A "new belt" is a belt which has been used for less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- After installing a new belt, run the engine for approximately 5 minutes and then recheck the tension.
Drive belt
Components
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Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove front suspension member
reinforcement rh
Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
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Other materials:
Reassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Install drive shaft bearing case subassembly
Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing case to the inboard joint rh.
Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081
Notice:
The bearing should be installed completely.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft
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Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
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Curtain shield airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check curtain shield airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the
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