Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Under hood

Inside vehicle

General maintenance Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check t ...

General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

General notes Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country. Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement. Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory. ...

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Inspection
Inspect cylinder block for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface that is in contact with the cylinder head gasket. Maximum warpage: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.) If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder block ...

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...

Installation (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft assembly lh Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil. Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer. Notice: Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downwards. Be careful not to damage the ...