Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
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 ...
Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
Check differential oil
Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential filler plug and gasket.
...
Other materials:
Rear axle hub bolt
Components
Replacement
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Remove rear disc brake cylinder assembly
lh (see page br-55)
Remove rear disc (see page br-57)
Remove rear axle hub bolt
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Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent air ...
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 ...
