wheel bolt torque TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual
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Fig. 11: Exploded View of ABS Actuator
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ABS ECU
Removal & Installation
Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Access ABS ECU, located at right side of passenger
compartment. See Fig. 1
. Disconnect ABS ECU connectors. Remove ABS ECU from vehicle. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
FRONT SENSOR ROTOR
Removal & Installation
Front sensor is part of front hub. For removal and installation of front hub, see AXLE SHAFTS - RAV4 article
in DRIVE AXLES.
REAR SENSOR ROTOR
Removal & Installation
Rear sensor rotor is pressed onto axle shaft. For axle shaft removal and installation procedure, see AXLE
SHAFTS - RAV4 article in DRIVE AXLES.
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
Removal & Installation
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove inner fender panel. Disconnect wheel
speed sensor connector. Remove clamp bolts holding sensor harness to body, strut assembly and steering
knuckle.
2. Remove wheel speed sensor mounting bolt. Remove wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wheel speed sensor is flat against knuckle when bolt is
tightened. Tighten wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
Removal & Installation
1. Remove rear seat cushion and side trim panel. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Unplug wheel
speed sensor connector and remove wire harness from grommet. Disconnect parking brake cable from
suspension arm. Remove clamp bolts holding sensor wiring harness to body and suspension arm.
2. Remove wheel speed sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wheel speed sensor is flat NOTE: Front hub must be removed to service sensor rotor.
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against knuckle when bolt is tightened. Tighten wheel speed sensor and brake components to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD
1. Install adjusting gauge on master cylinder with master cylinder gasket in place. Lower adjusting gauge
pin until pin slightly touches master cylinder piston. See Fig. 12
. Turn adjusting gauge upside-down and
install on power brake booster.
2. Measure clearance between brake booster push rod and adjusting gauge pin head. See Fig. 12
. Measured
clearance should be zero. If clearance is not zero, adjust brake booster push rod length until push rod
lightly touches adjusting gauge pin head.
Fig. 12: Adjusting Master Cylinder Push Rod
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BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
1. Remove instrument panel lower finish panel. Brake pedal height is measured from face of brake pedal
pad to asphalt sheet under carpet. See Fig. 13
.
2. Brake pedal height should be 6.19-6.58" (157.2-167.2 mm). To adjust brake pedal height, disconnect
stoplight switch connector. Loosen stoplight switch lock nut and remove switch. Loosen lock nut on
brake pedal push rod. Adjust pedal height by turning push rod.
3. After adjusting brake pedal height, tighten push rod lock nut. Adjust stoplight switch. See STOPLIGHT
SWITCH . Check and adjust brake pedal free play. See BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY.
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Brake pedal depressed height is measured from face of brake pedal pad to asphalt sheet under carpet with
brakes applied. Measure brake pedal depressed height with engine running and weight of 110 lbs. (50 kg)
applied against brake pedal. Minimum brake pedal depressed height should be 2.95" (75.0 mm). If measured
distance is less than minimum height, inspect brake system.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Actuator Bracket Mounting Bolts14 (19)
Brakeline Fittings11 (15)
Hub Nut83 (110)
Push Rod Lock Nut18 (25)
Speed Sensor Harness-To-Rear Suspension Arm Bolts9 (13)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Actuator-To-Bracket Mounting Nuts48 (5.4)
Speed Sensor Harness-To-Body Bolts48 (5.4)
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt71 (8)
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Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under
ADJUSTMENTS. Connect air bag connector. Tighten 2 Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Install steering wheel side covers. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition
switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before
working on system.
2. Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
. Remove instrument panel.
Remove the 2 bolts securing passenger-side air bag. See Fig. 10
. Remove air bag. Remove 3 bolts and
pry up the 5 air bag door clips and remove the air bag door. See Fig. 11
.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Activate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM . Check air bag warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK . WARNING:During installation, if spiral cable mating mark is not properly aligned,
steering wheel may not turn completely, or flat cable inside spiral cable
may be severed, disabling SRS system.
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AIR BAG SENSOR CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
POST-COLLISION AIR BAG SAFETY INSPECTION
POST-COLLISION AIR BAG SAFETY INSPECTION
WIRE REPAIR
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TerminalCircuit
"A" (L1)Shorting Bar
"B" (L2)Shorting Bar
1 (P-)Squib "-" Passenger-Side
2 (P+)Squib "+" Passenger-Side
3 (D+)Squib "+" Driver-Side
4 (D-)Squib "-" Driver-Side
5 (E1)Ground
6 (E2)Ground
7 (Tc)Diagnosis
8 (LA)Air Bag Warning Light
9 (IG2)Power Source (IGN Fuse)
10 (ACC)Power Source (CIG Fuse)
ActionComponents
Replace After DeploymentAir Bag Module(s), Air Bag Sensor Assembly
Inspect & If Damaged, Replace Component (Even
If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)Glove Compartment Door, Instrument Panel,
Instrument Panel Reinforcement, Spiral Cable
Steering Wheel, Wiring Harness & Connectors
CommentsIf any components are damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.
WARNING:No part of the SRS system or harnesses can be repaired. If wiring harness
is damaged, replace complete wiring harness assembly.
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Sensor Screw15 (21)
Instrument Panel Reinforcement14 (19)
Passenger-Side Air Bag Bolt15 (21)
Steering Wheel Nut26 (35)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Steering Wheel Pad Torx Screw80 (9)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
2. Access and disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner connectors. See SEAT BELT
PRETENSIONERS . Remove front door scuff plates and cowl side trim boards. See Fig. 13 . Remove
steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL
. Remove steering column covers and cluster finish panel.
Remove instrument cluster. Remove hood lock release lever.
3. Remove lower finish panel and instrument panel lower insert. Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct.
Remove steering column assembly. See STEERING COLUMN
. Remove 2 screws and center cluster
finish panel. Pull off heater control knobs and pry off heater control name plate. Pry off cluster instrument
panel, then remove 3 screws from heater control assembly. Disconnect connectors and remove cluster
instrument panel.
4. Disconnect control cables and remove heater control assembly. Remove radio assembly. Remove console
box. Tape tip of screwdriver and remove lower center cluster finish panel. Disconnect connectors.
Remove stereo opening cover. Remove glove box assembly. Remove side trim cover. Disconnect
remaining connectors and remove bolts, then remove instrument panel.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
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Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
2. Remove glove box door. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. See Fig. 3
. Remove
instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL
. Working from reverse side of instrument panel, remove
2 bolts and passenger-side air bag module. Remove 3 bolts and pry up 7 clips and remove air bag door.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. There should be no interference between passenger-side air bag door
and instrument panel and clearance should be uniform. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system
is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
2. On 2-door models, remove rear seat, rear floor finish panel front door scuff plate, quarter trim and roof
side inner garnish. On 4-door models, remove rear door scuff plate, front door scuff plate and center pillar
lower garnish.
3. On all models, remove bolts and floor anchor. Tape tip of screwdriver and remove seat belt assembly
anchor caps. Remove bolt and shoulder anchor. Disconnect pretensioner connector. Remove 2 bolts and
seat belt pretensioner assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
SPIRAL CABLE
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Remove driver-side air bag module. See
DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
2. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL
. Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect
lower spiral cable connector. Remove 4 screws and spiral cable.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing spiral cable, ensure front wheels are in straight-
ahead position and spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS
.
Tighten steering wheel nut and driver-side air bag module screws to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
STEERING COLUMN
Removal & Installation
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Sensor Assembly Screws15 (20)
Front Air Bag Sensor Mounting Screws15 (20)
Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Bolt15 (20)
Seat Belt Floor Anchor Bolt32 (43)
Seat Belt Pretensioner Lower Bolt32 (43)
Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Bolt32 (43)
Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt26 (35)
Steering Wheel Nut25 (34)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Driver-Side Air Bag Module Screw78 (8.8)
Seat Belt Pretensioner Upper Bolt66 (7.5)
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Fig. 1: Measuring Typical Torque Converter Depth
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Removal (Camry 2.2L 4-Cyl.)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove air cleaner assembly and air
cleaner case. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove cover from cruise control
actuator (if equipped). Disconnect electrical connector at cruise control actuator.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle
removal. Disconnect shift cable and oil cooler lines at transaxle. Remove starter.
3. Remove front (radiator side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove bolts and
separate power steering pipe from lower frame assembly.
4. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Support engine with hoist. Steering gear assembly
must be supported in place during transaxle removal. Secure steering gear assembly to the engine hoist
using an attaching strap placed at each end of steering gear assembly.
5. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifold and rear exhaust pipe. Remove front
wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in
DRIVE AXLES.
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6. Remove rear (firewall side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly nuts. Remove transaxle mount-to-
transaxle bolts at driver's side end of transaxle.
7. Remove stabilizer bar mount bracket-to-lower frame assembly bolts. Remove steering gear assembly-to-
lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Support lower frame assembly with floor jack. Lower frame assembly is
located below the engine and transaxle.
8. Remove bolts for each fender liner from lower frame assembly. Remove lower frame assembly mounting
brackets. Lower frame assembly mounting brackets are located on the front and rear of lower frame
assembly attaching the lower frame assembly to the body. Remove lower frame assembly.
9. Remove stiffener plates located on each side of cylinder block. Stiffener plate fits between side of
cylinder block and front of transaxle. Support transaxle with transmission jack.
10. Remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle. Remove Black torque converter bolt first and
then the remaining torque converter bolts. Remove remaining transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower
transaxle from vehicle.
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 transaxle. 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 transaxle. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .510" (13.00 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. Ensure the Black torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION
SERVICING article.
Removal (Camry 3.0L V6)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery, air cleaner assembly and air cleaner case. Disconnect
throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove cruise control actuator with mounting bracket from the
body.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle
removal. Disconnect shift cable and oil cooler lines at transaxle. Remove shift cable clamp bracket from
transaxle.
3. Remove front (radiator side) engine mount shock absorber-to-lower frame assembly bolts. Remove front
(radiator side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove starter.
4. Remove the 5 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Support engine with hoist. Steering gear assembly
must be supported in place during transaxle removal. Secure steering gear assembly to the engine hoist
using an attaching strap placed at each end of steering gear assembly.
5. Remove front wheels. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifolds and rear exhaust
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