Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Differential system

Differential

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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 ...

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Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove generator assembly Remove the generator assembly from the vehicl ...

Circuit opening relay
On-vehicle inspection Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Inspect instrument panel junction block Notice: Th ...

Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger. Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger. Inspect chain ...