Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Hydraulic test
- Measure line pressure

Notice:
- Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least 2 people. One person
should observe the condition of the wheels or
wheel chocks while the other is performing the
test.
- Be careful to prevent sst's hose from interfering
with the exhaust pipe.
- This test must be performed after checking and
adjusting the engine.
- Perform the test with the a/c off.
- When conducting the stall test, do not continue
for more than 10 seconds.
- Warm up the atf.
- Remove the test plug on the transaxle case center
right side and connect sst.
Sst 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-00271)
- Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4
wheels.
- Start the engine and check the idling speed.
- Keep your left foot firmly on the brake pedal and
move the shift lever to d.
- Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
- Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible
with your right foot. Quickly read the highest line
pressure reading when the engine speed reaches
stall speed.
- Perform the measure line pressure test again with
the shift lever on r.
Specified line pressure:

Evaluation:

Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, ...
Manual shifting test
Hint:
Through this test, it can be determined whether the
trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or if it is a
mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnorm ...
Other materials:
Fail-safe chart
If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the
p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and
steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular
point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased ...
Components
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Installation
Install accelerator pedal rod
Install the accelerator pedal rod with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*Lbf)
Connect the accelerator pedal position sensor
connector.
Connect cable to negative battery terminal
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