Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Precaution
Before disassembling the differential assembly,
thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or
foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination
during disassembly and reassembly.
When ...
Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
Check differential oil
Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential filler plug and gasket.
...
Other materials:
Differential oil seal
Components
Replacement
Replace transaxle housing oil seal lh
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain
atf.
Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 47 n*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*Lbf)
Remove the front drive shaft lh (see pag ...
Control module communication bus off
Description
Inspection procedure
The skid control ecu inputs the signals from the ecm, steering angle sensor,
and yaw rate and
acceleration sensor via can communication system.
Check harness and connector (momentary interruption)
Using the data list of the intelligent test ...
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
