Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Replacement
- Replace timing chain cover oil seal
Hint:
There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal.
- If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block:
- Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- 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
Notice:
Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- If the timing chain cover oil seal is installed to the cylinder block:
- Remove the fan and generator v belt (see page em-6).
- Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page em- 25).
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
- 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.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- 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
Notice:
Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Install the crankshaft pulley (see page em-38).
- Install the fan and generator v belt (see page em-7).
- Replace engine rear oil seal
- Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.
- 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.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Notice:
Keep the lip free of foreign objects.
- 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:
- Wipe any extra grease off the crankshaft.
- Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
- Replace stud bolt (for cylinder block)
Notice:
If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.
- Remove the 8 stud bolts.
- Install the 8 stud bolts into the cylinder block.
Torque 
- Replace tight plug (for cylinder block)
Notice:
If water leaks from the tight plug or the plug corrodes, replace it.
- Remove the 2 tight plugs from the engine front and rear side.
- Apply adhesive around new tight plugs.
Adhesive:
Toyota genuine adhesive 1342, three bond 1342 or equivalent
- Using sst, install the 2 tight plugs.
Sst 09950-60010 (09951-00200), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
Standard depth
- Replace ring pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:
It is not necessary to remove with head pin unless it is being replaced.
- Remove the 12 ring pins.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 12 new ring pins.
Standard protrusion height
- Replace straight pin (for cylinder block)
Notice:
It is not necessary to remove with straight pin unless it is being replaced.
- Remove the 8 straight pins.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 8 new straight pins.
Standard protrusion height
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:
Initialization
Zero point calibration
Notice:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not
occupied before performing the operation.
Hint:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if
any of the following conditions apply.
The occupant classification ecu is replaced.
Accessories ( ...
Reassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Install occupant classification ecu (for
driver side) (see page rs-394)
...
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes
to circulate the refrigerant and collect the
compressor oil remaining in each component int ...
