1996 TOYOTA RAV4 stop start

SR0FF−01
R11229
Normal Abnormal SR−4
− STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR−5)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full
lock and keep it there for 2−3 seconds, then turn the
wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2−3 se-
conds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR−5)

SR0FG−01
R00427
R11229
Normal
Abnormal
R11562Engine Idling
Engine Stopped 5 mm (0.2 in.)
or less
− STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering
system (See page SR−4).
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system
(See page SR−4)
(i) Check the fluid level.

R06184
SR0FI−02
R09732
− STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
SR−9
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
With the vehicle stopped and tires facing straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR−12).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 5.9 N·m (60 kgf·cm, 52 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR−19).

B03395
Stop Collar
Compression
Spring
Spring
RetainerStarter Housing
Starter
Clutch
Compression
Spring
Clutch Shaft  Snap Ring
Pinion Gear
Idler Gear
Steel BallBearing
Return Spring Starter Housing and
Clutch Assembly
 Terminal 30 Kit Part Terminal C Kit Part
Terminal Nut
Wave
Washer
Insulator
Packing
O−Ring
Terminal
Outer
Terminal Insulator
InnerContact PlateTerminal Bolt
 Dust Protector Brush Holder  O−Ring Field Frame
Lead Terminal
Plunger
 Gasket
End Cover Terminal
Outer O−Ring
Wave
Washer
Terminal Nut
Terminal
Insulator
Inner
Contact Plate Terminal Bolt
End Cover
 O−Ring  Front Bearing
Armature
 Rear Bearing
 Non−reusable part
− STARTINGSTARTER
ST−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

P00231
ST0N7−01
P00649
P00232
P00243
Stop Collar
Pinion Gear
Compression
Spring
P00239
− STARTINGSTARTER
ST−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disassembly of starter housing and clutch assembly.
(1) Mount a brass bar in a vise, and install the starter
housing and clutch assembly to the brass bar.
(2) Push down the pinion gear.
(3) Using a plastic−faced hammer, tap down the stop
collar.
(4) Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
(5) Remove these parts:
Stop collar
Pinion gear
Compression spring
(6) Push down the starter housing, and remove the
spring retainer.

P00241
Starter Housing
Starter Clutch
Compression SpringClutch Shaft
P00241
Starter Housing
Starter Clutch
Compression SpringClutch Shaft
P00244
P00240
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
P00230
ST−12
− STARTINGSTARTER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(7) Disassemble these parts:
Starter housing
Starter clutch
Compression spring
Clutch shaft
(b) Assemble starter housing and clutch assembly.
(1) Assemble these parts:
Starter housing
Starter clutch
Compression spring
Clutch shaft
(2) Mount a brass bar in a vise, install the starter hous-
ing and clutch assembly to the brass bar.
(3) Push down the starter housing, and install these
parts:
Spring retainer...(D)
Compression spring...(C)
Pinion gear...(B)
Stop collar...(A)
(4) Push down the pinion gear.
(5) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.

P00233
P00648
P10593
SST
P10594
P10595
SST
− STARTINGSTARTER
ST−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(6) Using pliers, compress the snap ring.
(7) Check that the snap ring fits correctly.
(8) Remove the starter housing and clutch assembly
from the brass bar.
(9) Using a plastic−faced hammer, tap the clutch shaft
and install the stop collar onto the snap ring.
2. REPLACE REAR BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the bearing.
SST 09286−46011
(b) Using a press, press in a new bearing.
3. REPLACE FRONT BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the bearing.
SST 09286−46011