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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CL04R−02
Q08882
Flywheel
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torqueClutch Cover
Release Fork
BootRelease Fork Support Release Bearing with Hub x6 Clutch Disc
19 (195, 14)
47 (480, 35)88 (900, 65)
− CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT
CL−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
CLUTCH UNIT
COMPONENTS
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CL04T−01
Q06032
Q06033
Q06034
Q06035
AB
Q06036
− CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT
CL−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT CLUTCH DISC FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
Using calipers, measure the rivet head depth.
Minimum rivet depth: 0.3 mm (0.012in.)
If a problem is found, replace the clutch disc.
2. INSPECT CLUTCH DISC RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check the disc runout.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If runout is excessive, replace the clutch disc.
3. INSPECT FLYWHEEL RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check the flywheel runout.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
If runout is excessive, replace the flywheel.
Torque: 88 N·m (900 kgf·cm, 65 ft·lbf)
4. INSPECT DIAPHRAGM SPRING FOR WEAR
Using calipers, measure the diaphragm spring for depth and
width of wear.
Maximum:
A (Depth): 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
B (Width): 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)
If necessary, replace the clutch cover.
5. INSPECT RELEASE BEARING
Turn the bearing by hand while applying force in the axial direc-
tion.
HINT:
The bearing is permanently lubricated and requires no cleaning
or lubrication.
If a problem is found, replace the bearing.
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CL04U−02
Q06037
Flywheel
Side
SST
Q06038
Matchmarks8 2, 5
6
SST
3
7 1, 4
Q06039SST
Q06245
CL−18
− CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CLUTCH DISC AND CLUTCH COVER ON
FLYWHEEL
(a) Insert SST in the clutch disc, and then set them and the
clutch cover in position.
SST 09301−00220
(b) Align the matchmarks on the clutch cover and flywheel.
(c) Temporarily tighten the topmost bolt from the 3 near the
knock pins.
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the No.3 bolt.
(d) Torque the bolts on the clutch cover in the order shown.
Torque: 19 N·m (195 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
2. CHECK DIAPHRAGM SPRING TIP ALIGNMENT
Using a dial indicator with roller instrument, check the dia-
phragm spring tip alignment.
Maximum non−alignment: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
If alignment is not as specified, using SST, adjust the dia-
phragm spring tip alignment.
SST 09333−00013
3. APPLY MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE LITHIUM BASE
GREASE (NLGI NO.2)
(a) Apply release hub grease to the following parts.
Release fork and hub contact point
Release fork and push rod contact point
Release fork pivot point
(b) Apply clutch spline grease.
Clutch disc spline
HINT:
Recommended grease part number 08887−01706 (100g).
4. INSTALL RELEASE BEARING AND FORK TO TRANS-
AXLE
Install the bearing to the release fork, and then install them to
the transaxle.
5. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
(2WD: See page MX−2)
(4WD: See page MX−8)