Toyota RAV4 manuals

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Replacement

  1. Replace timing chain cover oil seal

Hint:

There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.

  1. If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block:
  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
  2. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal


Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

Sst 09223-22010

Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal


Notice:

Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

  1. If the timing chain cover oil seal is installed to the cylinder block:
  1. Remove the fan and generator v belt (see page em-6).
  2. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page em- 25).
  3. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
  4. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

Notice:

After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal


  1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

Sst 09223-22010

Toyota RAV4. Replace timing chain cover oil seal


Notice:

Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

  1. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page em-38).
  2. Install the fan and generator v belt (see page em-7).
  1. Replace engine rear oil seal

Toyota RAV4. Replace engine rear oil seal


  1. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
  2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

Notice:

After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

  1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

Notice:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

Toyota RAV4. Replace engine rear oil seal


  1. Using sst and a hammer, tap in the new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.

Sst 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

Notice:

  1. Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)

Notice:

If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.

  1. Remove the 8 stud bolts.
  2. Install the 8 stud bolts into the cylinder block.

Torque


Toyota RAV4. Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)


  1. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)

Notice:

If water leaks from the tight plug or the plug corrodes, replace it.

  1. Remove the 2 tight plugs from the engine front and rear side.
  2. Apply adhesive around new tight plugs.

Adhesive:

Toyota genuine adhesive 1342, three bond 1342 or equivalent

Toyota RAV4. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)


  1. Using sst, install the 2 tight plugs.

Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00200), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

Standard depth


Toyota RAV4. Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)


  1. Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)

Notice:

It is not necessary to remove with head pin unless it is being replaced.

  1. Remove the 12 ring pins.
  2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 12 new ring pins.

Standard protrusion height


Toyota RAV4. Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)


  1. Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)

Notice:

It is not necessary to remove with straight pin unless it is being replaced.

  1. Remove the 8 straight pins.
  2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 8 new straight pins.

Standard protrusion height


Toyota RAV4. Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)


Inspection
Inspect cylinder block for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface that is in contact with the cylinder head gasket. Maximum war ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin ...

Other materials:

Driving information display
Select to display fuel consumption data in various forms. â–  Fuel Economy Following information is displayed. Distance to empty Displays the driving range with remaining fuel. Current fuel economy Displays the instantaneous current fuel Economy. Average fuel economy Displays the average f ...

Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your toyota dealer. If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your toyota dealer. Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weig ...

Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel. Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or navigation system. Operating the audio system using the steering ...

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