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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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AX0T5−01
Q06565
Q07898
Q07907
Neutral Basic
Line
Groove
Q07906
AX−4
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH
ON−VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
(b) Remove the nut and shift control lever.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
(d) Remove the nut and lock plate.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.
4. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Temporarily install the park/neutral position switch with
the 2 bolts.
(b) Install a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 N·m (70 kgf·cm, 61 in.·lbf)
(c) Stake the nut with the lock plate.
(d) Adjust the park/neutral position switch (See page
DI−127).
HINT:
Align the groove and park/neutral basic line.
(e) Tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(f) Install the shift control lever with the nut.
(g) Connect the control cable with the nut.
Torque: 13 N·m (135 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CON-
NECTOR
6. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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AT8584
AT8586
Z11664
B A
B
B A
B A
A A CA
AT3327
Q06411
BA AX−6
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
6. REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING
Remove the bolt and manual detent spring.
7. REMOVE 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS
8. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(a) Disconnect the throttle cable.
(b) Remove the 11 bolts and wire retainer.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 20 mm (0.79 in.)
Bolt B: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Bolt C: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
(c) Disconnect the manual valve connecting rod.
(d) Remove the valve body.
9. REMOVE 3 SOLENOID VALVES
(a) Remove the 3 solenoid valves.
(b) Remove the O−rings from each of the solenoid valves.
10. INSTALL SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
(a) Coat new O−rings with ATF and install them to the each
of the solenoid valve.
(b) Install the 3 shift solenoid valves with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 6.4 N·m (65 kgf·cm, 56 in.·lbf)
Bolt B: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
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AT3327
Z11664
B A
B
B A
B A
A A C
AT8586
AT8584
Q06418
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AX−7
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
11. INSTALL VALVE BODY
(a) Install the valve body.
(b) Connect the manual valve connecting rod.
(c) Install the 17 bolts and wire retainer.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 20 mm (0.79 in.)
Bolt B: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Bolt C: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
(d) Connect the throttle cable.
12. CONNECT 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS
13. INSTALL MANUAL DETENT SPRING
Install the manual detent spring with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Check that the manual valve lever is in contact with the center
of the roller at the tip of the detent spring.
14. INSTALL OIL PIPE CLAMP AND OIL PIPES
(a) Install the 5 pipes with a large screwdriver.
(b) Install the oil pump clamp with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
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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)
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AX0T8−01
Z18886
RH Drive Shaft
LH Drive Shaft Snap Ring
64 (650, 47)
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
216 (2,200, 159)
Gasket
49 (500, 36)
7.0 (75, 65 in.·lbf)
62 (630, 46)
48 (490, 35)
Front Exhaust PipeEngine Mounting
Center MemberPS Gear Assembly
Front Suspension Crossmember
Assembly with Stabilizer Bar
RH Engine Under Cover
LH Engine Under Cover
137 (1,400, 101)
206 (2,100, 152)
127 (1,300, 94)
72 (730, 53)
73 (740, 54)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
Non−reusable part
113 (1,150 83)
Cotter Pin
Gasket
35 (360, 26)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
19 (194, 14)
25 (250, 18)
46 (470, 34)
27 (280, 20)
25 (250, 18)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
64 (650, 47)
9.0 (95, 78 in.·lbf)
37 (380, 27)
13 (135, 10)
39 (400, 29)64 (650, 47)
GasketStarterEngine Wire
Clamp Plug for Line
Pressure Test
Shift Control
Cable ClipRear End Plate Stiffener Platex 6 Torque Converter
ClutchEngine Coolant Reservoir TankABS RelayAir Intake Connector
Air Cleaner
Case Assembly AX−14
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS
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D02186
AX127−01
Q08747
Q08761
D02187
Q08763
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and ABS relay.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly.
4. REMOVE GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt from the transaxle.
Torque: 19 N·m (194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE SET NUT OF ENGINE WIRE CLAMP
6. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and nut from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine wire.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the starter.
7. REMOVE 3 UPPER SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
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Q08764
Q08765
Q08766
Q08767
AX−16
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
9. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT AND NUTS
Torque:
Bolt: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Nut: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
10. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE UNDER COVERS
11. DRAIN ATF
12. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA−20)
13. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and gasket from the exhaust pipe.
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace used gasket with new gasket.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts, front exhaust pipe and gasket.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace used nuts and gasket with new nuts and gasket.
14. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 13 N·m (135 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable.
(c) Remove the 2 shift cable mounting bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N·m (75 kgf·cm, 65 in.·lbf)