1996 TOYOTA RAV4 oil

− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−143
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Poor acceleration
1. Primary regulator valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
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No lock−up1. Look−up relay valve
2. Off−vehicle matrix chart
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Chapter 3: Off−Vehicle Repair
(: A241E, A244E, A245E, A246E Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual Pub. No. RM390U)
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Does not move in any forward position1. Forward clutch (C1)
Does not move in reverse position
1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. U/D brake (B
4)



Does not move in any position
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Oil pump
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
4. Front planetary gear
5. Rear planetary gear
6. On−vehicle matrix chart
AX−20




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No up−shift (1st → 2nd)
1. 2nd brake (B2)
2. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart


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No up−shift (2nd → 3rd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No up−shift (3rd → O/D)1. U/D brake (C3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No down−shift (O/D → 3rd)
1. U/D brake (B4)
2. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart


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No down−shift (3rd → 2nd)1. No. 1 one−way clutch (F1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No down−shift (2nd → 1st)1. No. 2 one−way clutch (F2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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Harsh engagement (N → R)
1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart


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Harsh engagement (N → D)1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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Harsh engagement (N → L)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart


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Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (D position))
1. 2nd brake (B2)
2. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart


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Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd (2 position))
1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
4. On−vehicle matrix chart



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Harsh engagement (1st → 2nd → 3rd → O/D)1. On−vehicle matrix chart−
Harsh engagement (2nd → 3rd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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Harsh engagement (3rd → O/D)1. U/D clutch (C3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Harsh engagement (O/D → 3rd)
1. U/D brake (B4)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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Harsh engagement (3rd → 2nd)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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Harsh engagement (Lock−up)1. Torque converter clutchAX−20
Slip (Forward & reverse)
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Oil pump
3. On−vehicle matrix chartAX−20

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Slip (R position)1. Direct clutch (C2)
2. 1st and reverse brake (B
3)


Slip (1st)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. No. 2 one−way clutch (F
2)
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)



Slip (2nd)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)
3. No. 1 one−way clutch (F
1)
4. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)

Slip (3rd)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. U/D one−way clutch (F
3)



Slip (O/D)
1. Forward clutch (C1)
2. Direct clutch (C
2)
3. U/D clutch (C
3)



No engine braking (1st (L position))1. 1st and reverse brake (B3)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No engine braking (2nd (2 position))1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No kick−down1. On−vehicle matrix chart−
Poor acceleration
1. Torque converter clutch
2. Forward clutch (C
1)
3. On−vehicle matrix chart
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No lock−up1. Torque converter clutch
2. On−vehicle matrix chartAX−20
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Engine stalls when staring off or stopping1. Torque converter clutchAX−20

Q08586
(−) (+)
(−)
(+)
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0750, P0755 Shift Solenoid A/B Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 1 / No. 2)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or O/D
gear). The ECM then compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechan-
ical trouble of the shift solenoid valves and valve body.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0750
P0755During normal driving, the gear required by the ECM does not
match the actual gear (2 trip detection logic)Shift solenoid valve No. 1 / No. 2 is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
HINT:
Check the shift solenoid valve No. 1 when DTC P0750 is output and check shift solenoid valve No. 2 when
DTC P0755 is output.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2 operation.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2.
CHECK:
(a) Applying 490 kPa (5 kgf/cm2, 71 psi) of compressed air,
check that the shift solenoid valves do not leak air.
(b) When battery positive voltage is supplied to the shift sole-
noid valves, check they open.
NG Replace shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2.
OK
2 Check valve body (See page DI−141).
NG Repair or replace valve body.
OK
Repair transaxle (See page AX−15).
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Q08588Q08589
D04175
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2.
CHECK:
Measure the resistance between the solenoid connector and
solenoid body.
OK:
Resistance: 11 − 15 Ω
CHECK:
Connect positive  lead to terminal of the solenoid connector,
negative  lead to the solenoid body.
OK:
The solenoid makes on operating noise.
NG Replace shift solenoid valve No. 1 or No. 2.
OK
Repair or replace solenoid wire.

Q08599
Line
Pressure
Drain
Q08590
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0770 Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses signals from the throttle position sensor, air−flow
meter and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the engage-
ment condition of the lock−up clutch.
Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the
lock−up clutch with the lock−up schedule in the ECM memory
to detect mechanical trouble of the shift solenoid valve SL,
valve body and torque converter clutch.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0770
Lock−up does not occur when driving in the lock−up range
(normal driving at 80 km/h (50 mph)) lock−up remains ON in
the lock−up OFF range (2 trip detection logic)Shift solenoid valve SL is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
Lock−up clutch
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check shift solenoid valve SL operation.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.
CHECK:
(a) Applying 490 kPa (5 kgf/cm2, 71 psi) of compressed air,
check that the solenoid valve leak air.
(b) When battery positive voltage is supplied to the solenoid
valve, check it close.
NG Replace shift solenoid valve SL.
OK
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Q08592Q08593D04176
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check shift solenoid valve SL.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the oil pan.
(b) Remove the shift solenoid valve SL.
CHECK:
Measure the resistance between the solenoid connector and
solenoid body.
OK:
Resistance: 11 − 15 Ω
CHECK:
Connect or positive  lead to terminal of the solenoid connec-
tor, negative  lead to the solenoid body.
OK:
The shift solenoid valve SL makes operation noise.
NG Replace shift solenoid valve SL.
OK
Check and replace or repair solenoid wire.

Q06070
D02315
OK if hot
Add if hot
D00697
Ok if hot
Add if hot
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. BASIC INSPECTION
(a) Check the ATF level.
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and
transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
ATF temperature: 70 − 80°C (158 − 176°F)
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift the shift lever into each gear from the
P position to L position smoothly and return to the
P position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is at the low side of the hot range, add fluid.
Fluid type: ATF type T or equivalent
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the transfer oil level.
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake.
(2) Pull out the transfer dipstick and wipe it clean.
(3) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(4) Pull it out and check the oil level, as shown in the il-
lustration.
Oil grade: API GL−5
Oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90

D00698
: ATF Type T
: Gear Oil
Transaxle Oil Level Gauge
Transaxle Oil Level Gauge
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NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(c) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.