1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

AX0T4−02
Q08740
Q08741
Driven GearVehicle Speed Sensor
Clip
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
AX−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor assembly.
(c) Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the
vehicle speed sensor.
(d) Remove the O−ring from the vehicle speed sensor.
3. INSTALL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the vehicle
speed sensor.
(b) Install the speedometer driven gear to the vehicle speed
sensor and clip.
(c) Install the vehicle speed sensor assembly and torque the
bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(d) Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
4. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

AX0T5−01
Q06565
Q07898
Q07907
Neutral Basic
Line
Groove
Q07906
AX−4
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
(b) Remove the nut and shift control lever.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
(d) Remove the nut and lock plate.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.
4. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Temporarily install the park/neutral position switch with
the 2 bolts.
(b) Install a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 N·m (70 kgf·cm, 61 in.·lbf)
(c) Stake the nut with the lock plate.
(d) Adjust the park/neutral position switch (See page
DI−127).
HINT:
Align the groove and park/neutral basic line.
(e) Tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(f) Install the shift control lever with the nut.
(g) Connect the control cable with the nut.
Torque: 13 N·m (135 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CON-
NECTOR
6. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Q06117
AX055−02
AT5641
Q057310.8−1.5 mm (0.031−0.059 in.) 200 mm (7.87 in.)
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)THROTTLE CABLE
AX−9
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
THROTTLE CABLE
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM ENGINE
2. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (See
page AX−4)
4. REMOVE VALVE BODY (See page AX−5)
5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the retaining bolt and plate.
(b) Pull out the cable from the transaxle case.
6. INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE
If throttle cable is new, do the following operations (a) − (c).
(a) Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm (7.87
in.).
(b) Pull theinner cable lightly until a slight resistance is felt,
and hold it.
(c) Stake the stopper 0.8 − 1.5 mm (0.031 − 0.059 in.) from
the end of outer cable.
(d) Be sure to push it in all the way.
(e) Install the bolt.
7. INSTALL VALVE BODY (See page AX−5)
8. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (See
page AX−4)
9. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
10. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE
11. ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE (See page DI−127)
12. FILL ATF AND CHECK ATF (See page DI−127)

AX056−03
Z02840
SST
Z02841
SST LH Side
Z02842
SST
AX−10
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DRAIN ATF
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−20)
4. REMOVE LH AND RH SIDE OIL SEALS
Using SST, drive out the both side oil seals.
SST 09308−00010
5. INSTALL LH AND RH SIDE OIL SEALS
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal until its
surface is flush until the case surface.
SST LH side
09350−32014 (09351−32111, 09351−32130)
RH side
09350−32014 (09351−32130, 09351−32150)
Oil seal drive in depth:
LH side: 5.2 ± 0.5 mm (0.205 ± 0.020 in.)
RH side: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
6. INSTALL LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−31)
7. FILL ATF AND CHECK ATF LEVEL (See page DI−127)
8. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

AX0T8−01
Z18886
RH Drive Shaft
LH Drive Shaft  Snap Ring
64 (650, 47)
 Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
216 (2,200, 159)
 Gasket
49 (500, 36)
7.0 (75, 65 in.·lbf)
62 (630, 46)
48 (490, 35)
Front Exhaust PipeEngine Mounting
Center MemberPS Gear Assembly
Front Suspension Crossmember
Assembly with Stabilizer Bar
RH Engine Under Cover
LH Engine Under Cover
137 (1,400, 101)
206 (2,100, 152)
127 (1,300, 94)
72 (730, 53)

73 (740, 54)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
113 (1,150 83)
 Cotter Pin
 Gasket
35 (360, 26)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
19 (194, 14)
25 (250, 18)
46 (470, 34)
27 (280, 20)
25 (250, 18)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
64 (650, 47)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
37 (380, 27)
13 (135, 10)
39 (400, 29)64 (650, 47)
 GasketStarterEngine Wire
Clamp Plug for Line
Pressure Test
Shift Control
Cable ClipRear End Plate Stiffener Platex 6 Torque Converter
ClutchEngine Coolant Reservoir TankABS RelayAir Intake Connector
Air Cleaner
Case Assembly AX−14
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS

D02186
AX127−01
Q08747
Q08761
D02187
Q08763
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and ABS relay.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly.
4. REMOVE GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt from the transaxle.
Torque: 19 N·m (194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE SET NUT OF ENGINE WIRE CLAMP
6. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and nut from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine wire.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the starter.
7. REMOVE 3 UPPER SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE

Q08764
Q08765
Q08766
Q08767
AX−16
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
9. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT AND NUTS
Torque:
Bolt: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Nut: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
10. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE UNDER COVERS
11. DRAIN ATF
12. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−20)
13. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and gasket from the exhaust pipe.
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace used gasket with new gasket.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts, front exhaust pipe and gasket.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace used nuts and gasket with new nuts and gasket.
14. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 13 N·m (135 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable.
(c) Remove the 2 shift cable mounting bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N·m (75 kgf·cm, 65 in.·lbf)

Q08865
AX04O−01
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
AX−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the ATF temperature switch connector.
(b) Remove the ATF temperature switch.
3. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SWITCH
(a) Install the ATF temperature switch.
(b) Connect the ATF temperature switch connector.
4. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER