TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

2. With engine and transmission removed, remove starter if not previously removed. Remove torque
converter cover from front of transmission. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-
cylinder block bolts. Separate transmission from engine.
Installation
1. Before installing transaxle, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter
depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than 1.250" (31.75 mm) for 2.7L 4-cylinder or .707" (17.95 mm)
for 3.4L V6. If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing.
5. Once engine and transmission are installed, adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate
TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (T100 4WD)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove knob from transfer case shift lever. Remove screws and boot
from transfer case shift lever. Remove snap ring and transfer case shift lever from transfer case.
2. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine
cover. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring.
3. Place reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shafts. Remove
front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable and necessary electrical connectors for transmission and transfer case
removal. Disconnect shift linkage at side of transmission. Remove shift linkage cross shaft located
between frame and shift lever on transmission.
5. Remove starter. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary. Remove stiffener plates
located on each side of cylinder block. Stiffener plate fits between side of cylinder block and front of
transmission.
6. Remove stabilizer bar. Support transmission with floor jack. Remove bolts and dynamic damper
transmission crossmember. Dynamic damper is located on driver's side of transmission crossmember,
next to transmission mount bolts and is fastened to bottom of transmission crossmember using 2 bolts.
7. Remove transmission mount-to-transmission crossmember bolts. Remove transmission crossmember
located below transmission and transfer case.
8. Remove torque converter cover from front of transmission. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove
transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission with transfer case from vehicle.
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1. Before installing transmission, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter
depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .707" (17.95 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing.
5. Apply grease to transfer case shift lever before installing. Use NEW gasket when installing front exhaust
pipe. Adjust all cables, shift linkages and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING
article.
Removal (4Runner 2WD)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring.
Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine cover. Disconnect shift linkage for transmission at
gearshift. Remove front exhaust pipe, located between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter on rear
exhaust pipe.
3. Place reference marks on drive shaft flange for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft. Disconnect
necessary electrical connectors for transmission removal. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and
brackets as necessary.
4. Support transmission with floor jack. Remove transmission crossmember, located below transmission.
Remove starter.
5. Remove cover from front of transmission for access to torque converter bolts. On 3.4L, note location of
Green torque converter bolt for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove
transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transmission, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter
depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than 1.250" (31.75 mm) for 2.7L 4-cylinder or .707" (17.95 mm)
for 3.4L V6. If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installin
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installing the remaining torque converter bolts.
5. Use NEW gasket when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables, shift linkages and fill with ATF.
See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (4Runner 4WD)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove rear console upper panel and disconnect electrical connectors.
Rear console upper panel is located on the top of the console, near emergency brake lever.
2. Remove heater control knobs from instrument panel. Using screwdriver, pry heater control plate from
center finish panel on instrument panel. Center finish panel is the panel that fits around the radio and air
outlet ducts, located at center of instrument panel.
3. Remove screws and disconnect electrical connectors from center finish panel from instrument panel.
Remove center finish panel.
4. On models without 2-4 selector button on side of transfer case shift lever, unscrew knob from transfer
case shift lever. On models with2-4 selector button on side of transfer case shift lever, remove screw from
knob on transfer case shift lever. Remove knob from transfer case shift lever and lay aside with wire
attached.
5. On all models, remove upper console panel which contains boot for transfer case shift lever and is located
on center console. On models with 2-4 selector button on side of transfer case shift lever, disconnect
electrical connector for 2-4 selector button and remove knob on transfer case shift lever.
6. On all models, remove screws, clips and front console box, located around transmission shift lever
assembly and transfer case shift lever. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shift linkage at transmission
shift lever.
7. Disconnect electrical connectors for removal of transmission shift lever assembly. Remove transmission
shift lever assembly. Remove snap ring and transfer case shift lever.
8. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring. Remove lower engine covers. Place
reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shafts.
9. Remove front exhaust pipe, located between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter on rear exhaust
pipe. Disconnect and necessary electrical connectors for transmission and transfer case removal. Separate
wiring harness from transmission and transfer case.
10. Remove starter. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary. On 3.4L V6, it may be
necessary to remove stabilizer bar.
11. On all models, support transmission with floor jack. Remove rear transmission mount-to-transmission
crossmember bolts. Remove transmission crossmember, located below transmission and transfer case.
12. Remove torque converter cover from front of transmission. On 3.4L, note location of Green torque
converter bolt for re-installation reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-
cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission with transfer case from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transmission, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter

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depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than 1.250" (31.75 mm) for 2.7L 4-cylinder or .707" (17.95 mm)
for 3.4L V6. If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. On 3.4L V6, ensure the Green torque converter bolt is installed first before
installing the remaining torque converter bolts.
5. Apply grease to transfer case shift lever before installing. Use NEW gasket when installing front exhaust
pipe. Adjust all cables, shift linkages and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING
article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
AVALON
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AVALON)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt61 (83)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt
California25 (34)
Except California15 (20)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut41 (56)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount Shock Absorber-To-Lower Frame Bolt35 (47)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt
Green Bolt49 (66)
Silver Bolt32 (44)
Lower Frame Assembly Mounting Bracket-To-Body Bolt/Nut
Large Bolt134 (182)
Small Bolt24 (33)
Nut27 (37)
Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Bolt/Nut49 (66)
Stabilizer Bar Mount Bracket-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt14 (19)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt/Nut134 (182)
Torque Converter Bolt30 (41)
Transaxle Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
10-mm34 (46)
12-mm47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAMRY)
CELICA
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CELICA)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt61 (83)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt
California25 (34)
Except California15 (20)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut41 (56)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount Shock Absorber-To-Lower Frame Bolt (3.0L V6)35 (47)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Bolt/Nut
2.2L 4-Cyl.59 (80)
3.0L V6
Toyota Motor Corporation59 (80)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Green Bolt49 (66)
Silver Bolt32 (44)
Lower Frame Assembly Bracket-To-Body Bolt/Nut
Large Bolt134 (182)
Small Bolt24 (33)
Nut27 (37)
Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Nut59 (80)
Stabilizer Bar Mount Bracket-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt14 (19)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt/Nut134 (182)
Stiffener Plate Bolt (2.2L 4-Cyl.)
Front31 (42)
Rear29 (39)
Torque Converter Bolt20 (27)
Transaxle Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt
2.2L 4-Cyl.38 (52)
3.0L V647 (64)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
10-mm34 (46)
12-mm47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)

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ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt
1.8L (7A-FE))47 (64)
2.2L (5S-FE))61 (83)
Engine Mount Crossmember Bolt/Nut
2.2L (5S-FE)(1)
Engine Mount Crossmember-To-Body Bolt
1.8L (7A-FE)26 (35)
Front (Exhaust Manifold Side) Engine Mount-To-Suspension Crossmember
Bolt/Nut (1.8L - 7A-FE)59 (80)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut14 (19)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut32 (43)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt18 (24)
Intake Manifold Brace Bolt/Nut (2.2L - 5S-FE)
Bolt15 (20)
Nut32 (43)
Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount Through-Bolt64 (87)
Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut (1.8L -
7A-FE)59 (80)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt94 (127)
Stiffener Plate (2.2L - 5S-FE)
12-mm Bolt15 (20)
14-mm Nut32 (43)
Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut
1.8L (7A-FE)(2)
2.2L (5S-FE)(1)
Torque Converter Bolt18 (24)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
1.8L (7A-FE)
Large Bolts (2) At Top Of Transaxle47 (64)
Lower Bolts (5) At Bottom Of Transaxle(3)
2.2L (5S-FE)
Large Bolts (3) At Top Of Transaxle47 (64)
Lower Bolts (3) At Bottom Of Transaxle
10-mm34 (46)
12-mm47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Mount Bolt/Nut47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)

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COROLLA
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (COROLLA)
LAND CRUISER - 1997
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (LAND CRUISER - 1997)
(1)For bolt/nut tightening specifications, see Fig. 4 .
(2)For bolt tightening specifications, see Fig. 2 .
(3)For bolt tightening specifications, see Fig. 3 .
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt47 (64)
Engine Mount Crossmember Bolt/Nut(1)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut14 (19)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt14 (19)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt32 (43)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Stiffener Plate Bolt (1.6L - 4A-FE)17 (23)
Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut(1)
Torque Converter Bolt
1.6L (4A-FE)
199713 (18)
199818 (24)
1.8L (7A-FE)18 (24)
Transaxle Mount Assembly Bolt
1.6L (4A-FE)47 (64)
1.8L (7A-FE)41 (56)
Transaxle Mount Assembly Brace Bolt15 (20)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
1.6L (4A-FE)47 (64)
1.8L (7A-FE)(2)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
(1)For bolt/nut tightening specifications, see Fig. 5 .
(2)For bolt tightening specifications, see Fig. 6 .
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt72 (98)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt/Nut

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (LAND CRUISER - 1998)
Front Drive Shaft54 (73)
Rear Drive Shaft65 (88)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Catalytic Converter Bolt/Nut29 (39)
Front Exhaust Support Bracket Bolt14 (19)
Oil Cooler Line Bolt25 (34)
Stabilizer Bar-To-Frame Mounting Bracket Bolt13 (18)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Torque Converter Bolt40 (54)
Transfer Case Shift Lever Assembly Bolt13 (18)
Transmission Crossmember Bolt/Nut
Bolt45 (61)
Nut54 (73)
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt53 (72)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Transmission Shift Lever Assembly Bolt48 (5.4)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt
First Step36 (49)
Second StepTurn Additional 90 Degrees
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt/Nut
Front Drive Shaft59 (80)
Rear Drive Shaft78 (106)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Catalytic Converter Bolt/Nut30 (40)
Oil Cooler Pipe Nut51 (69)
Oxygen Sensor Bolt14 (19)
Radiator Bracket Bolt/Nut15 (20)
Torque Converter Bolt36 (48)
Torque Converter Cover Bolt13 (18)
Transmission Crossmember Bolt/Nut
Bolt37 (50)
Nut54 (73)
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt53 (72)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Dipstick Tube Bolt102 (11.5)
Fan Shroud Bolt44 (5.0)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PASEO)
PREVIA
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PREVIA)
Oil Cooler Pipe Bolt102 (11.5)
Transmission Shift Control Rod Nut115 (13)
Transmission Shift Lever Boot Bolt48 (5.4)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt61 (83)
Front (Radiator Side) Transaxle Mount Bolt35 (47)
Intake Manifold Brace Bolt/Nut15 (20)
Rear (Firewall) Engine Mount Assy.-To-Body Bolt
Outside Small Bolts (2)58 (79)
Center Large Bolts (3)67 (91)
Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket-To-Frame Bolt14 (19)
Stabilizer Bar-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt13 (18)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Torque Converter Bolt13 (18)
Transaxle Bracket-To-Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount Assembly Bolt47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt(1)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
(1)For bolt tightening specifications, see Fig. 7 .
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt54 (73)
Drive Shaft Center Bearing Assembly-To-Body Bolt
4WD Front Drive Shaft27 (37)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt/Nut
2WD54 (73)
4WD
Front Drive Shaft31 (42)
Rear Drive Shaft54 (73)
Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt
Exhaust Pipe Side32 (43)
Transmission Side37 (51)
Front Drive Shaft Bracket Bolt (4WD)
Lower Bolt41 (56)
Upper Bolt Nearest Starter30 (41)

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RAV4
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (RAV4)
SIENNA
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SIENNA)
Lower Stiffener Plate Bolt (2WD)27 (37)
Rear Transmission Mount Bolt/Nut50 (68)
Starter
Bolt30 (41)
Nut41 (56)
Torque Converter Bolt30 (41)
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt53 (72)
Upper Stiffener Plate Bolt27 (37)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Center Stiffener Plate Bolt (4WD)27 (37)
Cylinder Block-To-Transaxle Bolt (2WD)
Lower Bolt (Large Bolt)34 (46)
Upper Bolt (Small Bolt)18 (24)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt61 (83)
Engine Mount Crossmember Bolt/Nut (2WD)(1)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut (2WD)46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut (2WD)35 (47)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt (2WD)83 (113)
Stiffener Plate Bolt27 (37)
Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut (2WD)(1)
Torque Converter Bolt20 (27)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
2WD47 (64)
4WD
12-mm34 (46)
14-mm47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Mount Bolt/Nut (2WD)47 (64)
Transfer Case-To-Cylinder Block Bolt (4WD)27 (37)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
(1)For bolt/nut tightening specifications, see Fig. 8 .
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)

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