Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
- Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
- Check the steering wheel free play.
- Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
- Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play
- Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
- Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
- Check that the steering gear housing is not
damaged.
- Check that the connectors are properly
connected to the steering gear housing.
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and place
wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm
(7.09 To 7.87 In.) Under the front tires.
- Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has
about half its ordinary load. Place stands under
the vehicle for safety
- Check that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4
wheels.
- Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm.
Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
- Check the dust cover for damage.
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps,
grease leakage, kinks or damage.
- Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level
- Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If
oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

- Inspect transfer oil (for 4wd)
- Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, find the cause and repair it.

- Inspect rear differential oil (for 4wd)
- For the rear differential oil inspection, refer to the
following procedures (see page df-3).
- Rotate tires (see page tw-1)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive ...
Other materials:
Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction
Description
The motor rotation angle sensor detects the motor rotation angle and sends
this information to the power
steering ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Check connector connection condition
Check the installation condition of the motor rotation
angle senso ...
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel.
Lock the head ...
Different diameter tire malfunction
Description
The skid control ecu measures the speed of each wheel by receiving signals
from the speed sensor.
These signals are used for recognizing that all 4 wheels are operating properly.
Therefore, all wheel
signals must be equal.
Inspection procedure
Check tire size
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