Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
(2006/01- )
- Remove front wheel
- Drain automatic transaxle fluid
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u151e (see
page ax-172).
- Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-8)
- Disconnect front speed sensor lh
- Disconnect the speed sensor (see page bc-191).
- Remove front speed sensor rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect front disc brake cylinder
assembly lh (see page br-40)
- Disconnect front disc brake cylinder
assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
(see page sp-30)
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect front suspension lower no. 1
Arm sub-assembly lh (see page sp-21)
- Disconnect front suspension lower no. 1
Arm sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect steering knuckle with axle hub lh

- Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
Notice:
Do not punch the marks.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed
sensor rotor.
Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from
the axle assembly.
- Disconnect steering knuckle with axle
hub rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect tie rod end sub-assembly lh
(see page ps-42)
- Disconnect tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front drive shaft assembly lh

- Using sst, remove the front drive shaft.
Sst 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
Notice:
- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
- Remove front drive shaft assembly rh

- Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft
together with the drive shaft bearing case
- Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
Notice:
- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
- Fix front axle assembly

Notice:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it
is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with sst.
Sst 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
Remove front wheel
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
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Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement t ...
Other materials:
Throttle actuator control system
Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm, and opens and closes the
throttle valve using gears. The
opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp)
sensor, which is mounted on
the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm in ord ...
Data list
Hint:
By reading the data list displayed on an intelligent
tester, values can be checked, including those of the
switches, sensors, and actuators, without removing any
parts. Reading the data list as the first step of
troubleshooting is one method of shortening diagnostic
time.
Notice:
In th ...
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Install radiator grille emblem
Attach the 4 claws to install the radi ...