Transfer Case Oil Seal (For Lh Side) Replacement

Drive Line. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Gf1A Transfer. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  5. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

  7. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

  8. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  10. INSTALL TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE ASSEMBLY

  11. ADD TRANSFER OIL

  12. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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
  1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

  1. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Torque:
    39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}


3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
  1. for 1AZ-FE:
    Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC300NX.html).

  1. for 2AZ-FE:
    Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC300OX.html).

  1. for 2GR-FE:
    Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000019Y9015X_01_0039.html).

  1. for 3ZR-FAE:
    Remove the engine assembly with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXM003X_01_0044.html).



4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
  1. for U140F:
    Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUM00XX_01_0007.html).

  1. for E352F/E359F:
    Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001YVO00AX_01_0020.html).

  1. for U151F:
    Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUM00YX_01_0008.html).

  1. for EB61F:
    Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3W02WX_01_0135.html).

  1. for K111F:
    Remove the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000192D01ZX_01_0147.html).



5. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. except K111F:
    Remove the 6 nuts, 2 bolts and transfer from the transaxle.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for K111F:
    Remove the 6 nuts and transfer from the transaxle.



6. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Gf1A Transfer.Transfer System.Transfer Case Oil Seal (For Lh Side)  Replacement
  1. Using SST, tap out the transfer case oil seal.

    SST
    09308-00010


7. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Gf1A Transfer.Transfer System.Transfer Case Oil Seal (For Lh Side)  Replacement
  1. 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.
  1. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.



8. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. 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}


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. 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}


9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
  1. for U140F:
    Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00XX_01_0015.html).

  1. for E352F/E359F:
    Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001YVM00AX_01_0003.html).

  1. for U151F:
    Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00YX_01_0012.html).

  1. for EB61F:
    Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001B3U02WX_01_0138.html).

  1. for K111F:
    Install the rear engine mounting bracket (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000192B01ZX_01_0156.html).



10. INSTALL TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE ASSEMBLY
  1. for 1AZ-FE:
    Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC100NX.html).

  1. for 2AZ-FE:
    Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001BC100OX.html).

  1. for 2GR-FE:
    Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000019Y7015X_01_0034.html).

  1. for 3ZR-FAE:
    Install the transaxle with engine assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXK003X_01_0012.html).



11. ADD TRANSFER OIL
  1. Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.

  1. 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:
    1. When adding oil, pour it slowly.
    2. Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
  1. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.

  1. Install a new gasket and the case plug (for filler).

    Torque:
    39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}


12. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the transfer case plug No. 2 (for filler) and gasket.

  1. 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:
    1. When adding oil, pour it slowly.
    2. Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
  1. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.

  1. 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
  1. Check the SRS warning light (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XFD06JX.html).