1996 TOYOTA RAV4 remove transaxle

R10966
S01357
Engine
Hanger
No. 1
S01296
S01350
S01559
Ground Strap
Connector EM−72
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(e) Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the PS pump from
the engine.
HINT:
Suspend the PS pump securely.
32. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
FROM VEHICLE
(a) Install a engine hange No. 1 in the correct direction.
Part No. 1:
Engine hanger No. 1 12281−74060
Bolt 91611−B1020
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
(b) Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts, and disconnect the LH en-
gine mounting bracket from the mounting insulator.
(d) Disconnect the ground strap connector.
(e) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the RH en-
gine mounting bracket from the mounting insulator.

S01326
− ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM−73
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(f) Lower the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully,
and raise the vehicle.
HINT:
Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
(g) Place the engine and transaxle assembly onto the stand.
33. 2WD:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET
34. SEPARATE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
(M/T (2WD): See page MX−3)
(M/T (4WD): See page MX−9)
(A/T/A241E (2WD): See page AX−15)
(A/T/A540H (2WD): See page AX−19)
35. M/T only:
REMOVE CLUTCH COVER AND DISC

MX05O−02
Q08747
Q08748
A
B
Q08749
Q08750
A B
A
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
MX−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR
HOSE
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
3. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE CLAMP SET NUT
4. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
5. DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND
LINE
(a) Remove the 2 set bolts of the clutch line bracket.
Torque:
Bolt A: 12 N·m (120 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, release cylinder and line.
Torque: 12 N·m (120 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
6. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the set bolt of the ground cable from the transaxle.
7. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND
BACK−UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS
8. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 clips and washers.
(b) Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
9. REMOVE 4 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)

Q08751
Q08752
Q10165
Filler Plug
Oil Level
0 − 5 mm
Drain Plug
Q08753
MX−4
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
10. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING INSULATOR SET
BOLT AND 2 NUTS
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
11. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
12. TIE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE SUPPORT FIX-
TURE BY CORD OR EQUIVALENT
13. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
14. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
15. REMOVE LH AND RH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
16. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
Oil grade: API GL−4 or GL−5
Viscosity: SAE 75W−90
Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
17. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−18)
18. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and gasket from the exhaust manifold.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, gasket and pipe.
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AS-
SEMBLY WITH STABILIZER BAR
(a) Support the front suspension crossmember with a jack.
(b) Disconnect the ring from the center exhaust pipe.
(c) Remove the 2 set bolts and nuts of the PS gear assembly.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)

Q08754
A
B A
B D
E
C
Q08755
Q08756DEC C
FG G
F
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
MX−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Remove the 2 nuts, 6 bolts and front suspension cross-
member assembly with the stabilizer bar.
Torque:
Bolt A: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 137 N·m (1,400 kgf·cm, 101 ft·lbf)
Nut C: 115 N·m (1,170 kgf·cm, 85 ft·lbf)
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
Remove the 4 bolts and center member.
Torque:
Bolt D: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)
Bolt E: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
21. JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY
Using a trasmission jack, support the transaxle.
22. DISCONNECT ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET
FROM ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the set bolt of the engine left mounting bracket.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
23. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE, NO.2 REAR END
PLATE AND TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING
BOLT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque:
Bolt G: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 7 bolts and No.2 rear end plate.
Torque:
Bolt C: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
Bolt D: 46 N·m (470 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)
Bolt E: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
Bolt F: 9.0 N·m (95 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)
24. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the
engine.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the
transaxle to the engine.
Temporarily tighten the transaxle mounting bolts.

MX−6
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
25. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 bolts and protector.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

MX05P−05
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (2WD)
MX−7
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
(See page MX−3)
NOTICE:
When working with FIPG material, you must observe the following items.
Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non−residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along the sealing surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be re-
moved and reapplied.
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
Front wheel alignment (See page SA−4).
Do the road test.

MX05S−01
Q09031
B
A
C
FED A
A
C
Q08759
No.1
No.2 No.0
No.0
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT (4WD)
MX−9
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE
(See page EM−80)
2. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 bolts and transaxle case protector.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
3. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
4. DISCONNECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INDICATOR
SWITCH, BACK−UP LIGHT SWITCH AND VEHICLE
SPEED SENSOR CONNECTORS
5. REMOVE TRANSFER VACUUM ACTUATOR BRACK-
ET
Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
6. REMOVE TRANSFER VACUUM ACTUATOR AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 4 solenoid hoses from the transfer vacu-
um actuator assembly.
NOTICE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Check that the hose No.0, No.1 and No.2 are securely
installed to the solenoid.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and transfer vacuum actuator assem-
bly.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
7. REMOVE RIGHT TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 5 bolts and right transfer stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE CENTER TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 3 bolts and center transfer stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
9. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 2 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
10. REMOVE TRANSAXLE FROM ENGINE
(a) Remove the 9 transaxle mounting bolts from the engine.
Torque:
Bolt A: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
Bolt C: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
Bolt D: 46 N·m (470 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)
Bolt E: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
Bolt F: 9.0 N·m (95 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)