Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Mechanical system tests
- 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, perform this test in an open and level area that provides good traction.
- The stall speed test should always be performed with at least 2 people. One person should observe the condition of the wheels and wheel chocks while the other is performing the test.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning off.
- Chock all 4 wheels.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal depressed firmly with your left foot.
- Move the shift lever to the d position.
- Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible with your right foot.
- Read the engine rpm (stall speed) and release the accelerator pedal immediately.
Standard value: 2,150 to 2,450 rpm
Evaluation:
Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf temperature of 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Shift time lag test
Hint:
This test is to check the condition of the direct clutch, forward clutch, 1st brake and reverse brake.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning off.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal depressed firmly.
- Check the d range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to d and measure the time until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
- Check the r range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to r and measure the time until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
Standard value:
D range time lag is less than 1.2 Seconds
R range time lag is less than 1.5 Seconds
Evaluation:
Road test
Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Back-up power source circuit
Description
This is the back-up power source circuit for the air conditioning amplifier.
Power is supplied even when the
ignition switch is turned off and is used for functions such as the diagnostic
trouble code memory.
wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Inspect fuse (ecu-b2)
...
Reassembly
Hint:
Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all
sliding and rotating surfaces.
Replace oil seals with new ones.
Install valve stem oil seal
Using sst, push in a new oil seal.
Sst 09201-41020
Hint:
The int ...
For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
Notices when using drum tester
Before beginning testing, disable the vsc. To
disable the vsc, turn the ignition switch off
and connect sst to terminals 12 (ts) and 4
(cg) of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
Notice:
Confirm that the vsc warning light blinks.
Vsc system will be r ...
