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:
Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for 12 v accessories that run on
less than 10 a.
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “acc” or “on” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ...
Differential case
Components
Disassembly
Remove front differential ring gear
Place the matchmarks on the ring gear and
differential case.
Remove the 14 bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear
to remove it from the case.
Remove front differential case ...
Spiral cable
Components
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery ...
