engine TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Workshop Manual

Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel With 3-Speed
Check transmission fluid level and transmission/differential fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months.
Transmission/differential fluid reservoir is independent from the transmission. Normal operating conditions
service interval is not available.
Celica 1.8L 7A-FE, Corolla 1.8L 7A-FE, MR2, Paseo, RAV4 & Tercel With 4-Speed, Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa,
Supra, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner
Check transmission fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Differential fluid reservoir is incorporated with
the transmission. Normal operating conditions service interval is not available.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transmission
1. Drive vehicle until engine and transmission reach normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level
surface and apply parking brake. With engine idling and brakes applied, move gearshift from Park
through Low and back to Park.
2. Check fluid level on transmission dipstick. Fluid level should be in HOT range marked on dipstick. Add
proper type of fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION. DO NOT
overfill transmission.
Transmission/Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel 3-Speed)
Remove filler plug. See Fig. 1 -3. Fluid should be level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. If fluid is low, fill
with proper type fluid until fluid is level with filler plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUID
under
LUBRICATION. Reinstall filler plu
g. NOTE: When checking fluid level for the transmission, if vehicle has been operating in
heavy traffic, towing a trailer or at high speeds in hot weather, wait 30 minutes
before checking the fluid level.
NOTE: Some models have a transmission/differential unit. On these models the
differential lubrication is separate from the transmission fluid. It must be
checked and filled separately.

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Transmission (Pickup 4WD W/3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD W/V6)
1. Remove transmission oil pan drain plugs from transmission. See Fig. 4 . Allow fluid to fully drain. If
replacing transmission oil strainer, remove transmission oil pan and gasket.
2. Remove bolts, transmission oil strainer and gasket (if equipped). Thoroughly clean transmission oil pan.
Using NEW gasket (if equipped), install transmission oil strainer. Install and tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
3. Using NEW gasket, install transmission oil pan (if removed). Install and tighten bolts to specification See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using
recommended fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION.
4. Ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Apply parking brake. Start engine and apply brakes. Move gearshift
from Park through Low and back to Park.
5. Check fluid level on transmission dipstick. Add proper type fluid so fluid level is at the COOL range
marked on the dipstick. Operate vehicle to normal operating temperature and recheck. See CHECKING
FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION. CAUTION: When removing transmission oil strainer, note bolt size and length
for reassembly reference.

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Fig. 4: Identifying Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plugs (Pickup 4WD With 3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD
With V6)
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Transmission (All Others)
1. Remove transmission oil pan drain plug from transmission oil pan. Allow fluid to fully drain. If replacing
transmission oil strainer, remove transmission oil pan and gasket.
2. Remove bolts, transmission oil strainer and gasket (if equipped). Thoroughly clean transmission oil pan.
Using NEW gasket (if equipped), install transmission oil strainer. Install and tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
3. Using NEW gasket, install transmission oil pan (if removed). Install and tighten bolts to specification See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using
recommended fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION.
4. Ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Apply parking brake. Start engine and apply brakes. Move gearshift
from Park through Low and back to Park.
5. Check fluid level on transmission dipstick. Add proper type fluid so fluid level is at the COOL range
marked on the dipstick. Operate vehicle to normal operating temperature and recheck. See CHECKING
FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION.
Transmission Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel 3-Speed)
1. Remove oil filler and drain plugs from differential. See Fig. 1 . Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug.
2. Fill differential through oil filler plug hole to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See
RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION. Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug
hole. Reinstall filler plug.
Transfer Case (Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner)
1. Remove filler plug located on rear of transfer case. Remove drain plug from bottom of transfer case.
Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug.
2. Fill transfer case through oil filler plug hole to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See
RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION. Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug
hole. Reinstall filler plug.
Transfer Case (RAV4)
1. Remove drain plug from bottom of transfer case. Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug. Fill transfer
case through transfer case oil dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See
RECOMMENDED FLUID
under LUBRICATION.
2. Check fluid level on transfer case dipstick. Fluid level should be in the LOW to HIGH range. Add fluid if CAUTION: When removing transmission oil strainer, note bolt size and length
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step 2). If throttle valve is not fully open, adjust throttle linkage or cable so throttle valve is fully open and
then go to step 2).
2. Ensure accelerator pedal is fully depressed. Loosen adjusting nuts on throttle valve cable. Adjust outer
cable so distance between end of rubber boot and stopper on throttle valve cable is 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). See
Fig. 6
. Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.
Fig. 6: Measuring Distance On Throttle Valve Cable (Corolla 1.6L 4A
-FE, Pickup, Previa Non-
Supercharged, Tacoma 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl., Tercel & 1995 4Runner)
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GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
Land Cruiser
1. Apply parking brake. Loosen control rod nut on control rod at control shaft lever on side of transmission.
See Fig. 7
. Rotate control shaft lever fully counterclockwise toward rear of vehicle to the Park position.
2. Rotate control shaft lever clockwise 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. While
holding control shaft lever lightly counterclockwise back toward the Reverse position, tighten control rod
nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and in reverse
when shiftin
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Fig. 7: Adjusting Shift Linkage (Land Cruiser)
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Pickup 2WD & Pickup 4WD With 2.4L 4-Cyl.
1. Apply parking brake. On models with column shift, remove control rod nut from control rod at bottom of
steering column. See Fig. 8
. Push control rod fully downward to the Park position.
2. Pull control rod upward 2 notches to the Neutral position. While holding gearshift lightly toward the
Reverse position, tighten control rod nut.
3. On models with floor shift, loosen nut for control rod at the gearshift. See Fig. 9
. Pull control rod fully
backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position. Push control rod forward 2 notches to the Neutral
position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. Tighten nut for control rod at gearshift.
4. On all models, start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive,
and in reverse when shifting to Reverse.
Pickup 4WD With 3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD With 3.0L V6
1. Apply parking brake. Loosen nut(s) for control rod at shift lever on driver's side of transmission. The
control rod fits between shifting mechanism at rear of the transmission and the shift lever on side of
transmission. The shifting mechanism has a rod which goes to the gearshift.
2. Pull control rod fully backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position. Push control rod forward 2
notches to the Neutral position.
3. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. While holding gearshift lightly toward the Reverse position, tighten nut(s)
for control rod. Supra, Tacoma With Floor Shift, 1995 4Runner 2WD & 4WD 2.4L 4-C
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4Runner
4. Apply parking brake. Loosen nut for control rod at the gearshift. See Fig. 9
. Pull control rod fully
backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position.
5. Push control rod forward 2 notches to the Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. Tighten nut for
control rod at gearshift.
6. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and in reverse
when shifting to Reverse.
T100
1. Apply parking brake. Remove control rod nut from control rod at bottom of steering column. See Fig. 8 .
Push control rod fully downward to the Park position.
2. Pull control rod upward 2 notches to the Neutral position. While holding gearshift lightly toward the
Reverse position, tighten control rod nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and in reverse
when shifting to Reverse.
Fig. 8: Adjusting Typical Shift Linkage For Column Shifts

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Fig. 9: Adjusting Typical Shift Linkage For Floor Shifts
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GEARSHIFT CABLE
Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla, MR2, Paseo, Previa, RAV4, Tercel
1. Apply parking brake. Loosen swivel nut on manual shift lever on side of transmission. See Fig. 10 .
Rotate manual shift lever counterclockwise (downward) toward the oil pan to the Park position.
2. Rotate manual shift lever clockwise (upward) 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in
Neutral. While holding manual shift lever slightly counterclockwise to Reverse position, tighten swivel
nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and moves in
reverse when shiftin
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Fig. 10: Adjusting Typical Gearshift Cable
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Tacoma With Column Shift
1. Apply parking brake. Loosen swivel nut on manual shift lever on side of transmission. Rotate manual
shift lever fully forward toward front of engine Park position.
2. Rotate manual shift lever back toward rear of vehicle 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in
Neutral. While holding manual shift lever lightly toward the Reverse position, tighten swivel nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and moves in
reverse when shifting to Reverse.
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH
1. Loosen park/neutral switch retaining bolt(s). Position gearshift in Neutral. Align neutral line on
park/neutral switch with groove on the shaft. See Fig. 11
.
2. Hold park/neutral switch in this position and tighten retaining bolt to specification. Ensure vehicle only
starts with
gearshift in Park or Neutral.
NOTE: Park/neutral switch may also be referred to as Park/Neutral Position (PNP)
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1999-2000 DRIVE AXLES
AWD & FWD Axle Shafts - RAV4 & RWD Axle Shafts - MR2
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
On RAV4 models, axle shafts transfer power from transaxle to front wheels (FWD), or front and rear wheels
(AWD). MR2 are a mid-engine, RWD design. Axle shafts transfer power from transaxle to rear wheels. Axle
shaft consists of axle shaft with flexible Constant Velocity (CV) joint at each end. On RAV4 models, front inner
CV joint is splined to transaxle. Rear inner CV joint is bolted to differential. Outer CV joint is splined to front
or rear hub assembly. On MR2 models, rear inner CV joint is splined to transaxle and Outer CV joint is splined
to rear hub assembly.
Inner and outer CV joints are enclosed by a CV joint boot. Boot maintains lubrication in CV joint and prevents
contamination of CV lubricant. Boots must be replaced if cracked, torn or damaged. Inner CV joint can be
repaired without replacing assembly but outer CV joint must be replaced as an assembly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT AXLE SHAFTS
Removal (RAV4)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove engine undercover. Drain gear oil from
transaxle into proper container. Remove ABS speed sensor (if equipped). Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
See Fig. 1
or Fig. 2 . Apply brakes, and remove axle shaft nut from end of axle shaft. Release brakes.
2. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Using Tie Rod End Remover (SST 09610-20012), disconnect
tie rod end from steering knuckle. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower suspension arm. Remove bolt
and 2 nuts, and separate lower ball joint from suspension arm.
3. Using a plastic hammer, tap axle shaft from hub. Pull steering knuckle outward, and disconnect axle shaft
from steering knuckle.
4. To remove axle shaft (except left side on AWD), use a brass drift and hammer and tap on inner joint to
separate from transaxle. Slide axle shaft toward steering knuckle until free of transaxle assembly. NOTE: See DRIVE AXLE NOISE DIAGNOSIS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
NOTE: DO NOT damage oil seal, axle shaft boots or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
speed sensor rotor when removing axle shaft.
NOTE: On FWD vehicles, removal of right-side axle shaft requires disassembly of
center bearing axle support. See Fig. 3
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1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing axle shafts, install NEW snap ring on end of axle
shaft (except right side). Coat axle shaft seals in transaxle with grease. Coat axle shaft splines and sliding
surfaces with Dexron-II. Position snap ring on end of axle shaft, with opening facing downward.
2. Install axle shaft by lightly tapping axle shaft into transaxle. Ensure axle shaft will move inward and
outward approximately .079-.120" (2.00-3.00 mm), and cannot be pulled from transaxle.
3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Fill transaxle with 75W-90 gear oil with API GL-3, GL-4 or GL-5
rating.
REAR AXLE SHAFTS
Removal (MR2)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove engine undercovers. Drain differential oil into
proper container. Unstake drive shaft lock nut. Apply brakes and remove nut. Remove bolt and brake flex
hose bracket from shock absorber. Loosen 2 lower shock absorber bolts and nuts.
2. Remove mounting bolts/nuts and disconnect strut rod from axle carrier. Remove mounting bolts/nuts
from No. 1 lower suspension arm. Remove nut and No. 2 lower suspension arm. Remove 2 lower shock
absorber bolts and nuts. See Fig. 8
. Using plastic hammer, remove drive shaft from axle hub. DO NOT
damage oil seal, boots or dust seal. NOTE: DO NOT damage oil seal, axle shaft boots or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
speed sensor rotor when removing axle shaft.

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