1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

Q06273
Q06274
Q06214Matchmarks MX−70
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(g) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance: 0.16−0.25 mm (0.006−0.010 in.)
(h) Refer to the table below, select the No.2 thrust washer
which will ensure that the backlash is within the specifica-
tion. Try to select a washer of the same size.
MarkThickness mm (in.)MarkThickness mm (in.)
−0.80 (0.0315)−1.15 (0.0453)
−0.85 (0.0335)−1.20 (0.0472)
−0.90 (0.0354)−1.25 (0.0492)
−0.95 (0.0374)−1.30 (0.0512)
−1.00 (0.0394)−1.35 (0.0531)
−1.05 (0.0413)−1.40 (0.0551)
−1.10 (0.0433)−−
(i) Remove the No.2 differential case, No.2 side gear thrust
washer and (temporarily install) a 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) thick
No.2 side gear thrust washer.
11. ASSEMBLE NO.2 DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Install the No.2 side gear thrust washer (previously se-
lected) and conical spring washer to the front differential
case.
HINT:
Be careful not to mistake the direction of the conical spring
washer.
(b) Install the No.2 differential case to the No.1 differential
case.
HINT:
Align the matchmarks on the No.2 differential case and connect
the No.1 differential case.
(c) Install and torque the 16 bolts.
Torque: 124 N·m (1,260 kgf·cm, 91 ft·lbf)
12. ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL CASE SIDE BEARING PRE-
LOAD
(a) Install the differential case assembly to the transaxle
case.
(b) Install the transmission case.
HINT:
If necessary, tap on the transmission case with a plastic ham-
mer.
(c) Install and torque the 17 bolts.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

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− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
MX−71
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Turn the differential case assembly right and left 2 or 3
times to allow the bearings to settle.
(e) Using a spring tension gauge, measure the preload.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing (Output shaft preload plus)
31−61 N (3.2−6.3 kgf, 7−14 lbf)
Reused bearing (Output shaft preload plus)
20−39 N (2.0−4.0 kgf, 4−9 lbf)
If the preload is not within the specification, select an appropri-
ate adjusting shim.
HINT:
The total preload will change about 5.1 N (0.5 kgf, 1.1 lbf) for
every 0.05 mm change in adjusting shim thickness.
MarkThickness mm (in.)MarkThickness mm (in.)
02.00 (0.0787)92.45 (0.0965)
12.05 (0.0807)A2.50 (0.0984)
22.10 (0.0827)B2.55 (0.1004)
32.15 (0.0846)C2.60 (0.1024)
42.20 (0.0866)D2.65 (0.1043)
52.25 (0.0886)E2.70 (0.1063)
62.30 (0.0906)F2.75 (0.1083)
72.35 (0.0925)G2.80 (0.1102)
82.40 (0.0945)H2.85 (0.1122)
(f) Remove the 17 bolts, tap the transmission case with a
plastic hammer and remove it.
(g) Remove the differential case assembly.

MX063−02
Q10401
Differential Lock Control Switch
Solenoid Hose No.0
Differential Lock
Control Solenoid
Differential Lock ActuatorDifferential Lock Indicator
SwitchIntegration Relay
Solenoid Hose No.1
Solenoid Hose No.2
Solenoid Hose No.3 MX−72
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
LOCATION

MX0C0−02
Q06152
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
MX−73
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM
(a) Inspect the differential lock operation.
(1) Use a lift or jack stand to lift up the vehicle so that
all 4 tires can rotate.
(2) Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
(3) Set the center differential lock switch to ON.
(4) Depress the clutch pedal and shift into the 2nd gear.
(5) With the engine idling, gradually engage the clutch
and check that the engine stops.
(6) With the parking brake and engine ON, turn the cen-
ter differential lock switch OFF.
(7) Depress the clutch pedal and shift into the 2nd gear.
(8) With the engine idling, gradually engage the clutch
and check that the front wheels rotate.
HINT:
This inspection must be done when the engine is idling.
(b) Inspect the center differential lock indicator operation.
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) Check that when the differential lock switch is
turned ON and OFF, the differential lock indicator
lamp lights up and goes off, respectively.
(c) Inspect the center differential lock warning buzzer opera-
tion.
(1) Start the engine and check that the differential lock
warning buzzer does not sound when the center dif-
ferential lock switch is turned ON.
(2) Interchange the solenoid hose No.1 and solenoid
hose No.2 between the differential lock control sole-
noid No.1 and No.2 and the differential lock actua-
tor. And check that the differential lock warning
buzzer sounds when the differential lock switch is
turned OFF.
(3) Return the solenoid hose No.1 and solenoid hose
No.2 to their original location, and check that the dif-
ferential lock warning buzzer stops.
HINT:
Do the inspection with the vehicle stopped.
After finishing the inspection, inspect the differential lock
control solenoid hoses.

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Q06243
Q06242
BE2682
MX−74
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL COM-
PONENTS
(a) Inspect the differential lock control switch continuity.
Switch PositionTester ConnectionSpecified Condition
OFF (Free)7−10Continuity
ON (Lock)7−8Continuity
Illumination circuit2−3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, check the bulb or replace the
switch.
(b) Inspect the differential lock warning buzzer.
(1) Remove the combination meter, then remove the
differential lock warning buzzer.
(2) Taking care to match the polarity of the buzzer, ap-
ply battery positive voltage to the terminals of the
buzzer and check that the buzzer sounds.
(c) Inspect the differential lock indicator switch continuity.
Switch PositionTester ConnectionSpecified Condition
Free1 − 2No continuity
Push1 − 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
MX−75
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL SOLE-
NOID
Inspect the differential lock control solenoid.
(1) Disconnect the connector from the solenoid No.1
and No.2.
(2) Check continuity to each port when battery positive
voltage is applied and not applied to the connector
terminals of the solenoid No.1 and No.2.
Solenoid No.1
ConditionPort
Battery positive voltageE1 − Air
No voltageG − E1
Solenoid No.2
ConditionPort
Battery positive voltageF − E2
No voltageE2 − Air
4. INSPECT TRANSFER VACUUM ACTUATOR
(a) Vacuum Tank:
Inspect the transfer vacuum tank.
(1) Disconnect the solenoid hose No.0, No.2 and No.3
from the solenoid.
(2) Fill in the No.3 hose with a plug.
(3) Check that the indicator needle remains steady
when a vacuum of 500 mmHg (19.685 in.Hg) is ap-
plied to the hose No.0.
Standard:
Indicator falls 45 mmHg (1.772 in.Hg) or less during 15
seconds.
(b) Diaphragm (Lock Side):
Inspect the transfer vacuum tank.
(1) Disconnect the solenoid hose No.1 and No.2 from
the solenoid.
(2) Check that the indicator needle remains steady
when a vacuum of 500 mmHg (19.685 in.Hg) is ap-
plied to the hose No.1.
Standard:
Indicator falls 45 mmHg (1.772 in.Hg) or less during 15
seconds.

MX−76
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Diaphragm (Free Side):
Inspect the transfer vacuum tank.
(1) Disconnect the solenoid hose No.0, No.1, No.2 and
No.3 from the solenoid.
(2) Fill in the No.3 hose with a plug.
(3) Check that the indicator needle remains steady
when a vacuum of 500 mmHg (19.685 in.Hg) are
applied to the hose No.0 and No.2.
Standard:
Indicator falls 45 mmHg (1.772 in.Hg) or less during 15
seconds.
NOTICE:
Apply vacuum simultaneously to the hose No.0 and hose
No.2.
(4) Reinstall the removed hoses to the solenoid.
NOTICE:
Check that the hose No.0, No.1, No.2 and No.3 are securely
installed to the solenoid.

MX065−01
D01958
Shift Lever Knob
Side Trim Cover
Side Trim Cover
Shift Control Cable Grommet Retainer
Shift Lever Assembly Select Control Cable
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torqueWasherClip
Washer GrommetRetainerConsole Box Boot
12 (120, 9)
4.9 (50, 43 in.·lbf)
4.9 (50, 43 in.·lbf)
Clip Clip
Clip
Clip
ClipWasher
Bracket
− MANUAL TRANSAXLESHIFT LEVER AND CONTROL CABLE
MX−77
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
SHIFT LEVER AND CONTROL CABLE
COMPONENTS