Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components
Removal
- Drain differential oil (see page df-10)
- Remove tailpipe assembly
- Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
- Remove center exhaust assembly
- Remove propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
- Remove rear differential carrier subassembly (see page df-18)
- Remove rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
- Using a sst, tap out the 2 oil seals.
Sst 09308-00010
Installation
- Install rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
- Apply a light coat of mp grease to the lip of a new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
- Using sst and a hammer, tap the 2 rear differential side gear shaft oil seals into the rear differential carrier and differential side bearing retainer according to the specification.
Sst 09223-00010
Standard oil seal tapping amount (a value): 7.2 +-0.5 Mm (0.28 +-0.02 In.)
- Install rear differential carrier assembly (see page df-44)
- Temporarily install propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-5)
- Tighten propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-6)
- Inspect and adjust joint angle (see page pr- 4)
- Install center exhaust pipe assembly
- Install the center pipe (see page ex-5).
- Install tailpipe assembly
- Install the tailpipe (see page ex-6).
- Add differential oil
- Add differential oil (see page df-3).
- Check for differential oil leakage
- Check for exhaust gas leakage
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
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.
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Diaphragm oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the
oil.
Install a new gasket to t ...
Other materials:
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does not operate even if the auto lsd switch is pressed under
the following conditions:
The trc or v ...
Luggage compartment
features
Cargo hooks
Raise the hooks to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Caution
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed
positions.
Grocery bag hooks
Notice
Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang ...
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 p ...
