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AX051−02
F00484
PositionC1C2C3B1B2Shift Lever
GearShift
Solenoid
Valve No.1 No.2 One−Way Clutch (F
2)
1st & Reverse Brake (B
3)
U/D Brake (B
4)
U/D One−Way Clutch (F
3)U/D Clutch (C
3) Direct Clutch (C
2) 2nd Brake (B
2)Forward Clutch (C
1)
2nd Coast Brake (B
1)
Shift
Solenoid
Valve No.2B
4B3
Front Planetary Gear Unit
F
1F2F3
ON OFF
ON
ON ON
ON OFF OFF ONON ON ON
ON ON OFF
OFFONOFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
ON
ON
2nd Neutral ReversePark
1st
O/D3rd
2nd* 2nd 1st
3rd*
1st P
R
N
D
2
L
: Operating
*: Down−shift only in the 3rd gear for the 2 position and 2nd gear for the L position − no up−shift Rear Planetary Gear Unit
U/D Planetary Gear Unit
No.1 One−Way Clutch (F1)
AX−2
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
OPERATION
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AX0T7−02
Z19320
STPSLS
+
P2
IG
ACC
KLS
+EP1
P
SLS−
Wire Harness Side ABC
AT5027
AT5029
Battery AX−12
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
ConnectorTerminalMeasuring conditionVoltage (V)
A
5 − 4 (ACC − E)Ignition switch ACC10 − 14
1 − 4 (IG − E)Ignition switch ON10 − 14
2 − 4 (STP − E)Depress brake pedal10 − 14
6 − 4 (KLS+ − E)
2. Ignition switch ACC and P position0
3. Ignition switch ACC and except P position7.5 − 11
4. (After−approx. 1 second)5.5 − 10
B1 − 2 (SLS+ − SLS−)
1. Ignition switch ON and P position0
2. Depress brake pedal8.5 − 14
3. Except P position0
C
1 − 2 (P1 − P)1. Ignition switch ON, P position and depress brake pedal0
2. Shift except P position under condition above10 − 14
3 − 2 (P2 − P)1. Ignition switch ACC and P position10 − 14
2. Shift except P position under condition above0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
terminals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If solenoid operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
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AX04L−01
D00690
Planetary Gear Unit
O/D Direct
Clutch (C
0)O/D Brake (B0)1st & Reverse
Brake (B
3)
One−Way Clutch
No.2 (F
2)2nd Brake (B
2)
Forward
Clutch (C
1)2nd Coast
Brake (B
1)
Direct Clutch (C
2)
Input Shaft Front Planetary
Gear
One−Way Clutch
No.1 (F
1) Rear Planetary
Gear
Intermediate
Shaft Counter
Drive Gear
O/D Planetary
Gear O/D One−Way
Clutch (F
0)
Shift Lever
PositionGear Position
C
0C1C2B0B1B2B3F0F1F2
P Parking
Reverse
Neutral
1st
2nd
3rd
O/D R
N
D
2
L1st
2nd
*3rd
1st
*2nd
*Down−shift only − no up−shift
: Operating AX−2
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
OPERATION
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AX0ZJ−02
Z19320
STPSLS
+
P2
IG
ACC
KLS
+EP1
P
SLS−
Wire Harness Side ABC
AT5027
AT5029
Battery AX−16
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
ConnectorTerminalMeasuring conditionVoltage (V)
A
1 − 3 (ACC − E)IG SW ACC10 − 14
5 − 3 (IG − E)IG SW ON10 − 14
4 − 3 (STP − E)Depress brake pedal10 − 14
2 − 3
(KLS+ − E)
3. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position0
4. Shift lever at R, N, D, 2, L position7.5 − 11
5. (after approx 1 second)5.5 − 10
B2 − 1
(SLS+ − SLS−)
1. IG SW ON and shift lever at P position0
2. Depress brake pedal8.5 − 14
3. Except P position0
C
3 − 2
(P1 − P)1. IG SW ON, shift lever at P position and depress brake
pedal0
2. Shift except P position under condition above10 − 14
1 − 2
(P2 − P)1. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position10 − 14
2. Shift except P position under condition above0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.
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BR02F−04
− BRAKEBRAKE SYSTEM
BR−1
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it could affect the performance of the brake
system and result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts having the same part number
or equivalent.
It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when repairing the brake system.
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the
IN section.
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BR02G−04
BR−2
− BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Lower pedal or spongy pedal
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
4. Rear Brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Master cylinder (Faulty)
6. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)DI−282
−
BR−23
BR−33
BR−9
BR−19
Brake drag
1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal)
2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment)
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
6. Piston (Stuck)
7. Piston (Frozen)
8. Anchor or return spring (Faulty)
9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
10. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
11. Master cylinder (Faulty)BR−6
BR−8
−
BR−33
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−23
BR−29
BR−29
BR−19
BR−16
BR−9
Brake pull
1. Piston (Stuck)
2. Pad or lining (Oily)
3. Piston (Frozen)
4. Disc (Scored)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)BR−23
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−29
BR−20
BR−20
BR−29
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− BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
BR−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Hard pedal but brake inefficient
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
3. Pad or lining (Worn)
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
5. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
6. Pad or lining (Oily)
7. Pad or lining (Glazed)
8. Disc (Scored)
9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
10. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)DI−282
−
BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−33
BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−19
BR−16
Noise from brake
1. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
2. Installation bolt (Loose)
3. Disc (Scored)
4. Pad support plate (Loose)
5. Sliding pin (Worn)
6. Pad or lining (Dirty)
7. Pad or lining (Glazed)
8. Anchor or return spring (Faulty)
9. Anti−squeal shim (Damage)
10. Hold−down spring (Damage)BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−23
BR−23
BR−23
BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
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R10712
BR02H−02
R10713
R10714
R00252
BR−4
− BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or air in the brake lines
is suspected, bleed the system of air.
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAEJ1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
(c) Block off the outlet plug with your finger and release the
brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder.
(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the
bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled
out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line of the
air for each wheel.