2002 TOYOTA RAV4 transmission

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Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing doityourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SJ
“EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See page 227 in Section 72 for de-
tails about coolant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant) CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Parts and tools

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When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the jack up point if neces-
sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.

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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or
III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
The air conditioning filter is behind the
glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog af-
ter long use. The filter may need to be
replaced if the air flow of the air condi-
tioning and heater experiences extreme
reductions in operating efficiency, or if
the windows become to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement”.)1. Push each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws.
Checking and replacing the
air conditioning filter

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Model:1AZFE
Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 86.0 86.0 (3.39 3.39)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
1998 (121.9)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.) 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires
4195 (165.2)
4200 (165.4)
∗ 2
4205 (165.6)∗3
4245 (167.1)∗4
4210 (165.7)
4215 (165.9)∗3
4245 (167.1)∗4
1735 (68.3) 1785 (70.3)
1670 (65.7)
1705 (67.1)
∗ 7
2490 (98.0) 2490 (98.0)
1505 (59.3)
∗ 6
1510 (59.4)∗51525 (60.0)
1495 (58.9)
∗ 6
1500 (59.1)∗51520 (59.8)
345 (761)
∗ 6, 8
375 (826)∗6, 9
417 (919)∗5, 8
447 (985)∗5, 9
345 (761)∗6, 8
375 (826)∗6, 9
417 (919)∗5, 8
447 (985)∗5, 9
∗ 1
: Unladen vehicle∗2: With steel wheel spare tire and half spare tire cover∗3: With aluminum wheel spare tire and half spare tire cover∗4: With full spare tire cover∗5: Twowheel drive models∗6: Fourwheel drive models∗7: With roof rails∗8: With automatic transmission∗9: With manual transmission 1670 (65.7)
∗
5
1680 (66.1)∗6
1705 (67.1)∗5, 7
1715 (67.5)∗6, 7
Engine

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BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Twowheel drive models2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Fourwheel drive models
3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Twowheel drive modelsUp to 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
Fourwheel drive models Up to 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid Type TIV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type TIV
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle. TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90 or 85W90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):118 (4.6)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6—8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III Tire size:
215/70R16 99S
235/60R16 100H
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi):
200 (2.0, 29)
Wheel size: Steel wheel 16 61/2J
Aluminum Wheel 16 7JJ
Wheel nut torque, N
·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or re-
placing wheels), see “Checking
tire pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 231
through 237, in Section 72.
Tires

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21. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel light,
gauges and meters, front fog lights,
instrument panel light control, outside
rear view mirror defoggers, air condi-
tioning system
22. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
23. HORN 10 A: Horn
24. TAIL 7.5 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument cluster lights
25. TAIL&PANEL 15 A: “PANEL” and
“TAIL” fuses
26. ACC 7.5 A: Car audio system, shift
lock control system, clock, power rear
view mirrors
27. DEF 20 A: Rear window defogger
28. GAUGE 10 A: Backup lights, electric
cooling fans, air conditioning system,
automatic transmission indicator lights,
charging system
29. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem
30. IG2 10 A: Discharge warning light,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
starting system, SRS airbag system
31. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system 32. MIR HTR 10 A:
Outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
33. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper and
washer
34. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
35. ECU IG 10 A: Emergency flashers,
gauges and meters, antilock brake
system, SRS airbag system, shift lock
control system, cruise control system
Fuses (type B)
36. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
37. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
38. AM2 30 A: Discharge warning light,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
starting system, SRS airbag system
and “IG2” fuse
39. ABS 1 40 A: Antilock brake system
40. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
41. PWR 30 A: Electric moon roof, power
windows
42. AM1 40 A: Power outlets, rear window
defogger, “ACC”, “CIG”, “ECU IG”,
“GAUGE”, “RR WIP”, “SHTR” and
“WIP” fuses

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A
Adding washer fluid243
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Adjustment
Front seats 29
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Rear seats 30
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Seat belt 40
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Air cleaner 230
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Air conditioning system 128
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Airbags 50
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Aluminum wheel precautions 237
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Antiglare inside rear view mirror 76 . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 90 . . . .
Antitheft steering column lock 98
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Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 209
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 206
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Washing and waxing 207
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 99
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Shift lock override button 202
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Shift pattern 99
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Shifting speed 99
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 90
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Auxiliary boxes 141
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 22
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B
Back door 21
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Back door lock 21
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Checking battery condition 240
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Gas caution 240
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Handling safety 240
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Recharging precautions 241
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Winter driving tips 173
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Before starting the engine 170
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 164 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 161
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Brake system warning light 90
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Brakes
Fluid level 229
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Pad wear limit indicators 164
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Parking 104
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Breakin tips 155
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Brightness control 82
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C
Car audio system 110
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Carbon monoxide caution 159
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Cassette player 110
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Checking and replacing fuses 242
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Checking brake fluid 229
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Checking the engine oil level 226
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Checking the radiator and condenser 228
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 58
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Installation 60
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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor 72
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Precautions 57
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Using a top strap 69
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 136
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Cleaning the interior 209
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Clock 136
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Cold weather
Operation 173
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Compact disc auto changer controller 110
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Compact disc player 110
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 228
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
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Cooling system
Coolant level 227
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Engine overheating 188
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Radiator and reservoir 227
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Radiator cap 188
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Winter driving tips 173
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Corrosion prevention 206
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Cruise control 105
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Cup holder
Front 143
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Rear 143
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D
Defogger
Out side rear view mirror 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 85
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Differential, Limited slip 165
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 80
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Dinghy towing 174,175
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Directional signals 80
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