Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
- Install front drive shaft assembly lh
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.
- Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
- Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downwards.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
- Install front drive shaft assembly rh
- Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.
- Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive shaft.
Notice:
Do not damage the oil seal.
- Squeeze the ends of the bracket hole snap ring and install it to the bearing bracket.
- Install the bearing bracket bolt torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*Lbf)
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub lh
- Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the steering knuckle with axle hub.
- Connect steering knuckle with axle hub rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for lh side.
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm sub-assembly lh (see page ah-10)
- Connect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for lh side.
- Install front stabilizer link assembly lh (see page sp-31)
- Install front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for lh side.
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly lh (see page ps-45)
- Install tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for lh side.
- Connect front speed sensor lh
- Connect the speed sensor (see page bc-193).
- Connect front speed sensor rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front axle hub nut (see page ah-10)
- Install front wheel torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Add automatic transaxle fluid
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see page ax-152).
- Add automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see page ax-151).
- Check for automatic transaxle fluid leakage
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment
- Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (see page sp-3).
Reassembly (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft bearing (for rh)
Install the bearing bracket snap ring to the inboard
shaft.
Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing to the inboard joint r ...
Installation (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
No ...
Other materials:
The keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system (type a)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control
function
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key system (type b)
Master keys
Operating the wireless r ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the r ...
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a
new one if it is depleted.
â– If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart key system (if
equipped) and wireless remote
control will not function properly.
The operational range will be
reduced.
Items to prepare
Prepare the following be ...
