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AX0T4−02
Q08740
Q08741
Driven GearVehicle Speed Sensor
Clip
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
AX−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor assembly.
(c) Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the
vehicle speed sensor.
(d) Remove the O−ring from the vehicle speed sensor.
3. INSTALL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the vehicle
speed sensor.
(b) Install the speedometer driven gear to the vehicle speed
sensor and clip.
(c) Install the vehicle speed sensor assembly and torque the
bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(d) Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
4. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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Q08774
Q08768
D01757
Q08769
C
D
NutAB C
D
A
B
B
B
Nut
Q08770
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
15. DISCONNECT FOLLOWING CONNECTORS
Shift solenoid valve SL connector
Park/neutral position switch connector
Vehicle speed sensor connector
16. DISCONNECT 2 OIL COOLER HOSES
Loosen the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
17. REMOVE 2 POWER STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
BOLTS AND NUTS
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
NOTICE:
Support the power steering gear housing securely.
18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AS-
SEMBLY WITH STABILIZER BAR
Remove the 10 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension crossmem-
ber assembly with stabilizer bar.
Torque:
A bolt: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)
B bolt: 137 N·m (1,400 kgf·cm, 101 ft·lbf)
C bolt: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
D bolt: 72 N·m (730 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf)
Nut: 73 N·m (740 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
19. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 3 bolts and stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
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Q08739
AX04N−01
Q06120
Vehicle Speed
SensorO−Ring
Clip Driven Gear
Q08737
Q06119O−Ring
AX−4
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(b) Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
(c) Remove the bolt and front speed sensor assembly.
(d) Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the
front speed sensor.
(e) Remove the O−ring from the front speed sensor.
2. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the front
speed sensor.
(b) Install the speedometer driven gear to the front speed
sensor with the clip.
(c) Install the front speed sensor assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(d) Connect the front speed sensor connector.
(e) Install the air cleaner assembly.
3. REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(b) Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.
(c) Remove the bolt and rear speed sensor.
(d) Remove the O−ring from the rear speed sensor.
4. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Coat a new O−ring with ATF and install it to the rear speed
sensor.
(b) Install the rear speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(c) Connect the rear speed sensor connector.
(d) Install the air cleaner assembly.
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W04167
Sensor Rotor
Front Speed Sensor
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torque
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
5 (55, 48 in.·lbf)
BR03V−08
BR−42
− BRAKEFRONT SPEED SENSOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT SPEED SENSOR
COMPONENTS
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BR03W−04
R10728
R10703
− BRAKEFRONT SPEED SENSOR
BR−43
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the fender liner.
(b) Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
2. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the 4 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness to
the body, shock absorber and steering knuckle.
Torque: 5 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(b) Remove the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
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BR03X−02
BR−44
− BRAKEFRONT SPEED SENSOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page BR−43).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−234)
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BR03Y−07
W04168
Rear Speed Sensor Rotor
Rear Speed Sensor
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
5 (55, 48 in.·lbf)
13 (130, 9)
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
− BRAKEREAR SPEED SENSOR
BR−45
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR SPEED SENSOR
COMPONENTS
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BR03Z−02
R10729
R10704
BR−46
− BRAKEREAR SPEED SENSOR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the seat cushion and rear side trim.
(b) Disconnect the speed sensor connector, and pull out the
sensor wire harness with grommet.
(c) Disconnect the parking brake cable from the suspension
arm.
(d) Remove the 3 clamp bolts holding the sensor wire har-
ness to the body and suspension arm.
Torque:
To body: 5.0 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 49 in.·lbf)
To suspension arm: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
2. 2WD:
REMOVE SPEED SENSOR WITH AXLE HUB
(See page SA−52)
3. 4WD:
REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
Remove the speed sensor from the axle carrier.
Torque: 8.0 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)