1996 TOYOTA RAV4 oil pan

AX0T6−02
Q05259
Q05234
Q06417
Q06418
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AX−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF
2. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
Remove the 18 bolts.
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all pan bolts,
and carefully remove the oil pan assembly. Discard the
gasket.
3. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips.
Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and the mag-
net to anticipate what type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non−magnetic): bearing wear
4. REMOVE OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET
NOTICE:
Be careful as some fluid will come out with the oil strainer.
(a) Remove the 3 bolts, oil strainer and gasket.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and apply pipe bracket.
5. REMOVE OIL PIPE CLAMP AND OIL PIPES
(a) Remove the bolt and oil pipe clamp.
(b) Pry up the both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and re-
move the 5 pipes.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipe.

Q06417
Q05234
Q05259
AX−8
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
15. INSTALL OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET
Install the oil strainer, gasket with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 10 N·m (102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Replace used the gasket with a new one.
16. INSTALL 2 MAGNETS IN OIL PAN
17. INSTALL OIL PAN AND GASKET
(a) Install a new gasket to the oil pan.
(b) Install the oil pan with the 18 bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
18. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG
Torque: 17 N·m (175 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
19. FILL ATF AND CHECK ATF (See page DI−127)

Q06064
AX129−01
AT0103
D00691
D00692
AX−8
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ATF
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug, and
drain the ATF into a suitable container.
3. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
(a) Remove the 17 bolts.
(b) Remove the oil pan by lifting transaxle case.
NOTICE:
Some fluid remain in the oil pan.
4. EXHAUST PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnet and use it to collect any steel chips.
Lock carefully at the chips and particles in the oil pan and on the
magnet to anticipate when type of wear you will find in the trans-
axle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non−magnetic): bushing wear
5. REMOVE OIL PIPE BRACKET AND STRAINER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and oil pipe bracket.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and strainer.
(c) Remove the gasket from the strainer.
6. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE BODY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and detent spring.

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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

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT
When replacing body panels, always apply body sealer, anti-rust agent or undercoat according to the reœ
quirements of your country.
HINT: For further details, see the description given in Section AR of this manual.
BODY SEALER
Apply body sealer to the
required areas.ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX)
Apply anti-rust agent to
following sections.

Inside of the hems of the
doors and hood.

Around the hinges of the
doors and hood.

Inside of the welded parts
with boxed cross-section.
Cartridge Type Tube Type
UNDERCOAT
Apply undercoat to the underbody and
wheel housings.
Spray Gun
Undercoating
(Oil base)Undercoating
(Water base)
INTRODUCTIONINœ13

BODY PANEL UNDERCOATING AREAS
HINT:
1. First wipe off any dirt, grease or oil with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.
2. Cover the surrounding areas with masking paper to avoid coating unnecessary areas. If other areas are
accidently coated, wipe off the coating immediately.
3. Apply the first coating of undercoat to all welded areas and panel joints, then apply a second coat over
the entire area.
4. Do not coat parts which become hot, such as the tailpipe, or moving parts, such as the propeller shaft.
5. Besides the locations described below, apply undercoating to all weld points under the body to insure
corrosion prevention.
6. Be sure to seal the edge of the flange of the member and bracket with undercoating.
7. If undercoat is damaged by peeling, cracks, etc., be sure to repair as necessary.
8. Before the undercoat apply sealer allowing rust prevention to be attained.
[Left Side]
[Right Side]
REFERENCE: Referring to the notes above, undercoating should be applied according to the specifications
for your country.
ANTI-RUST TREATMENTARœ8

Q08586
(−) (+)
(−)
(+)
DI−146
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
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).
DI40H−01

Q08588Q08589
D04175
DI−150
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
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.