1996 TOYOTA RAV4 torque

D00694
OR0038
Z13387A B CDC
C
D00696
AX−10
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
11. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(a) Remove the 10 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the throttle cable from the cam and remove
the valve body.
12. INSTALL VALVE BODY TO TRANSAXLE CASE
(a) While holding the cam down with your hand, slip the cable
end into the slot.
(b) Raise up the valve body into place.
NOTICE:
Do not entangle the solenoid wire.
(c) Install and tighten the 10 bolts.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Hand−tighten the 10 bolts first, then torque with a torque
wrench.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Bolt B: 32 mm (1.26 in.)
Bolt C: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
Bolt D: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
13. INSTALL B
3 APPLY PIPE
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipe.

Z13388
A
B
Q05897
Q05896
Z13389A B
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AX−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
14. INSTALL CONNECTOR CLAMP AND PIPE RETAINER
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 39 mm (1.54 in.)
Bolt B: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
15. CONNECT 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS
16. INSTALL OIL PIPE
(a) Using a plastic hammer, install the 8 pipes into their posi-
tions.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.
(b) Install and tighten the bolt and retainer.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
17. INSTALL MANUAL VALVE BODY AND DETENT
SPRING
(a) Align the manual valve with the pin on the manual shaft
lever.
(b) Lower the manual valve body into place.
(c) Hand−tighten the 5 bolts first. Then, tighten them with a
torque wrench.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Bolt B: 37 mm (1.46 in.)

Z13390A B
Z13391
A
BA
B
Q06019
Q06064
AX−12
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Place the detent springs on the manual valve body and
hand−tighten the 2 bolts first.
Then, tighten them with a torque wrench.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 14 mm (0.55 in.)
Bolt B: 37 mm (1.46 in.)
(e) Check that the manual valve lever is touching the center
of the detent spring tip roller.
18. INSTALL PIPE BRACKET AND OIL STRAINER
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Bolt B: 53 mm (2.09 in.)
19. INSTALL MAGNETS IN PLACE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the magnets do not interfere with the oil
pipes.
20. INSTALL OIL PAN WITH NEW GASKET
(a) Install a new gasket and oil pan.
(b) Install and tighten 17 bolts.
Torque: 7.9 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 70 in.·lbf)
21. FILL ATF AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and
the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
(b) Fill the ATF and check the fluid level (See page DI−173).
22. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Q06117
AX04R−02
Q06068
Q057310.8 − 1.5 mm (0.031 − 0.059 in.) 200 mm
(7.87 in.)
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)THROTTLE CABLE
AX−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
THROTTLE CABLE
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM LINKAGE
2. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX−6)
3. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(See page AX−8)
4. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the bolt and pull the cable out of the transaxle
case.
(b) Remove the O−ring from the throttle cable.
5. INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE INTO TRANSAXLE
CASE
If the 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 the inner 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) Install a new O−ring to the throttle cable.
(e) Make sure to push it in all the way.
(f) Install and torque the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
6. INSTALL VALVE BODY
(See page AX−8)
7. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO LINKAGE
8. ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
(See page DI−173)
9. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX−6)
10. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

AX04T−01
Z19462
Center Stiffener
Plate
Plug for Line
Pressure Test
Starter Transaxle Plug for Center
Differential
Control Pressure
Test
Rear End Plate
Stiffener Plate
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
 Precoated part
37 (380, 27)
64 (650, 47)
46 (470, 34)
27 (280, 20)
9.3 (95, 82 in.·lbf)25 (250, 18)
39 (400, 29)
37 (380, 27)
9.3 (95, 82 in.·lbf)
37 (380, 27)46 (470, 34)
37 (380, 27)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47) AX−18
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS

Q06113
AX04U−02
Q05857
Z19463
Q05858
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE (See page
EM−68)
2. REMOVE STARTER
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
3. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 3 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
4. REMOVE REAR END PLATE
Remove the 4 bolts and rear end plate.
Torque:
Bolt A: 9.3 N·m (95 kgf·cm, 82 in.·lbf)
Bolt B: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLTS
Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts with
holding the crankshaft pulley nut by a wrench.
Torque: 27 N·m (280 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Coat the threads of the bolts with sealant.
Sealant: Part No. 08833 − 00070, THREE BONDS 1324
or equivalent
Tighten the bolts evenly.
First install dark green colored bolt and then the 5
bolts.
6. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
FROM TRANSAXLE

Q08839
Q06112
Z17589
AX−20
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. REMOVE CENTER STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 4 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 5 transaxle mounting bolts.
Torque:
14 mm head bolt: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
12 mm head bolt: 46 N·m (470 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)
(c) Separate the transaxle assembly.

AT3412
AX04V−01
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface to front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX−19).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect the following items.
Fluid level (See page DI−173)
Front wheel alignment (See page SA−4)
Do the road test