1996 TOYOTA RAV4 wheel

AT3412
AX059−03
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the installed
surface to front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 12.75 mm (0.502 in.)
2. INSTALL TRANSAXLE
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX−15).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
Fluid level (See page DI−127)
Front wheel alignment (See page SA−4)
Road test the vehicle

AT3412
AX04V−01
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface to front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX−19).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect the following items.
Fluid level (See page DI−173)
Front wheel alignment (See page SA−4)
Do the road test

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.

BR0M4−01
R10627
R10628
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
BR−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub
nuts.
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Remove the flexible hose from the shock absorber brack-
et.
(b) Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installa-
tion bolt.
(c) Remove the installation bolt.
(d) Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
2 brake pads
4 anti−squeal shims
4 pad support plates
NOTICE:
The support plates can be used again provided that they
have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear,
and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
5. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
(See page BR−26)
6. INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

R10629
BR−22
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti−squeal shims must be
replaced together with the pads.
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner anti−
squeal shims (See page BR−20).
(b) Install the anti−squeal shim to the inner pad.
(c) Install the inner pad with pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.
(d) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
8. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or an equiva-
lent.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 26 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(e) Install the flexible hose bracket.
Torque: 33 N·m (340 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE

BR03E−02
W01385
PinBoot
 Cup Bleeder Plug
Piston Spring
AdjusterWheel Cylinder
Rear Shoe
Parking Brake Lever
 C−washer
 E−ring
Automatic
Adjusting
Lever
Adjusting
Lever
Spring Anchor Spring
Shoe Hold−down
Spring Return Spring
Front ShoeBoot
Piston Cup
Cup15 (155, 11)8.3 (85, 74 in.·lbf)
10 (100, 7)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
 Non−reusable part
Lithium soap base glycol grease
High temperature grease
− BRAKEREAR DRUM BRAKE
BR−29
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR DRUM BRAKE
COMPONENTS

BR0M7−01
R10719
R00285
R10696
SST
R10720
SST BR−30
− BRAKEREAR DRUM BRAKE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lining
thickness through the hole.
If less than minimum, replace the shoes.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
HINT:
If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, do the following
steps.
(a) Insert a bent wire or an equivalent through the hole in the
brake drum, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away
from the adjuster.
(b) Using a screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe adjustment
by turning the adjuster.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Align the hub’s large hole next to the small hole in the clockwise
direction with the drum’s plug hole.
4. REMOVE FRONT SHOE
(a) Using SST, remove the return spring.
SST 09703−30010
(b) Using SST, remove the shoe hold−down spring, cups and
pin.
SST 09718−00010
(c) Disconnect the anchor spring from the front shoe and re-
move the front shoe.
(d) Remove the anchor spring from the rear shoe.

Z13290
SST
R10699
R10700
SST
BR0370
− BRAKEREAR DRUM BRAKE
BR−31
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
5. REMOVE REAR SHOE
(a) Using SST, remove the shoe hold−down spring, cups and
pin.
SST 09718−00010
(b) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking brake cable
from the anchor plate.
(c) Using pliers, disconnect the parking brake cable from the
lever and remove the rear shoe together with the adjuster.
6. REMOVE ADJUSTER FROM REAR SHOE
(a) Remove the adjusting lever spring.
(b) Remove the adjuster together with the return spring.
7. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE FROM WHEEL CYL-
INDER
Using SST, disconnect the brake line. Use a container to catch
the brake fluid.
SST 09023−00100
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE WHEEL CYLINDER
Remove the 2 bolts and the wheel cylinder.
Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
9. DISASSEMBLE WHEEL CYLINDER
Remove these parts from the wheel cylinder.
2 boots
2 pistons
2 piston cups
Spring