Transfer Case Oil Seal (For Lh Side) -- Replacement |
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL |
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
- Torque:
- 39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}
3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE |
for 1AZ-FE:
Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC300NX.html).
for 2AZ-FE:
Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC300OX.html).
for 2GR-FE:
Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000019Y9015X_01_0039.html).
for 3ZR-FAE:
Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXM003X_01_0044.html).
4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET |
for U140F:
Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUM00XX_01_0007.html).
for E352F/E359F:
Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001YVO00AX_01_0020.html).
for U151F:
Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUM00YX_01_0008.html).
for EB61F:
Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3W02WX_01_0135.html).
for K111F:
Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000192D01ZX_01_0147.html).
5. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY |
except K111F:
Remove the 6 nuts, 2 bolts and transfer from the transaxle.
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for K111F:
Remove the 6 nuts and transfer from the transaxle.
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6. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL |
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Using SST, tap out the transfer case oil seal.
- SST
- 09308-00010
7. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL |
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Using SST and a hammer, tap in the transfer case oil seal.
- SST
- 09316-60011(09316-00011)
- Standard depth:
- 9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.37 to 0.41 in.)
- NOTICE:
- Do not damage the oil seal lip.
Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.
8. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY |
except K111F:
Install the transfer to the transaxle with the 6 nuts and 2 bolts.- Torque:
- 69 N*m{700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf}
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for K111F:
Install the transfer to the transaxle with the 6 nuts and 2 bolts.- Torque:
- 69 N*m{700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf}
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9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET |
for U140F:
Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00XX_01_0015.html).
for E352F/E359F:
Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001YVM00AX_01_0003.html).
for U151F:
Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00YX_01_0012.html).
for EB61F:
Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3U02WX_01_0138.html).
for K111F:
Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000192B01ZX_01_0156.html).
10. INSTALL TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE ASSEMBLY |
for 1AZ-FE:
Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC100NX.html).
for 2AZ-FE:
Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC100OX.html).
for 2GR-FE:
Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000019Y7015X_01_0034.html).
for 3ZR-FAE:
Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXK003X_01_0012.html).
11. ADD TRANSFER OIL |
Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.
Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
- NOTICE:
- When adding oil, pour it slowly.
- Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
Install a new gasket and the case plug (for filler).
- Torque:
- 39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}
12. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL |
Remove the transfer case plug No. 2 (for filler) and gasket.
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Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.- Oil grade:
- Hypoid gear oil SX API GL-5 or equivalent
- Viscosity:
- SAE 85W-90
- Standard capacity:
- 0.45 liter (0.48 US qts, 0.40 Imp. qts)
- NOTICE:
- When adding oil, pour it slowly.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
Install a new gasket into the case plug (for filler) and then install the plug.
- Torque:
- 39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}
13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT |
Check the SRS warning light (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XFD06JX.html).