Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components



Removal
- Drain differential oil (see page df-10)
- Remove tailpipe assembly
- Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
- Remove center exhaust assembly
- Remove propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
- Remove rear differential carrier subassembly
(see page df-18)
- Remove rear differential side gear shaft oil seal

- Using a sst, tap out the 2 oil seals.
Sst 09308-00010
Installation
- Install rear differential side gear shaft oil seal

- Apply a light coat of mp grease to the lip of a new
rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
- Using sst and a hammer, tap the 2 rear differential
side gear shaft oil seals into the rear differential
carrier and differential side bearing retainer
according to the specification.
Sst 09223-00010
Standard oil seal tapping amount (a value):
7.2 +-0.5 Mm (0.28 +-0.02 In.)
- Install rear differential carrier
assembly (see page df-44)
- Temporarily install propeller with
center bearing shaft assembly (see page
pr-5)
- Tighten propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-6)
- Inspect and adjust joint angle (see page pr-
4)
- Install center exhaust pipe assembly
- Install the center pipe (see page ex-5).
- Install tailpipe assembly
- Install the tailpipe (see page ex-6).
- Add differential oil
- Add differential oil (see page df-3).
- Check for differential oil leakage
- Check for exhaust gas leakage
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the
leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
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.
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Components
Removal
Drain differential oil
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the
oil.
Install a new gasket to t ...
Other materials:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following
flowchart.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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Reassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback
frame, seat cushion frame and reclining adjuster may
injure your hands.
Hint:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard
bolt chart (see page ss-2).
Install rear seat cover lh
Attach the 2 claws to i ...
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends
the use of toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weig ...