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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 LIMITED, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONOEM GENERAL INFORMATIONSERVICE SPECIFICATIONSU151F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSERVICE DATAAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD
Automatic Transaxle Assembly
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Automatic Transaxle Assembly
SERVICE DATA
| Line pressure (Wheel locked) AT stall (Throttle valve fully opened) |
D position | 931 to 1,031 kPa (9.1 to 10.5 kgf*cm2 , 129 to 149 psi) |
| R position | 1,768 to 1,968 kPa (18.0 to 20.0 kgf/cm2 , 284 to 256 psi) | |
| Engine stall revolution | D positions | 2,030 to 2,330 rpm |
| Time lag | N --> D position | Less than 1.2 seconds |
| N --> R position | Less than 1.5 seconds | |
| Engine idle speed (A/C OFF) |
N position | 600 to 700 rpm |
| Drive plate runout | Maximum. | 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) |
| Differential side oil seal depth | 0 +-0.5 mm (0 +-0.020 in.) | |
| Shift point | ||
| D position (Throttle valve fully opened) |
1 --> 2 | 50 to 58 km/h (31 to 36 mph) |
| 2 --> 3 | 99 to 108 km/h (62 to 67 mph) | |
| 3 --> 4 | 161 to 176 km/h (100 to 109 mph) | |
| 4 --> 5 | 239 to 257 km/h (149 to 160 mph) | |
| 5 --> 4 | 230 to 247 km/h (143 to 153 mph) | |
| 4 --> 3 | 154 to 169 km/h (96 to 105 mph) | |
| 3 --> 2 | 94 to 102 km/h (58 to 63 mph) | |
| 2 --> 1 | 35 to 42 km/h (22 to 26 mph) | |
| D position (Throttle valve fully closed) |
4 --> 5 | 68 to 75 km/h (42 to 47 mph) |
| 5 --> 4 | 40 to 47 km/h (25 to 29 mph) | |
| 3 position (Throttle valve fully opened) |
1 --> 2 | 50 to 58 km/h (31 to 36 mph) |
| 2 --> 3 | 99 to 108 km/h (62 to 67 mph) | |
| 4 --> 3 | 154 to 169 km/h (96 to 105 mph) | |
| 3 --> 2 | 94 to 102 km/h (58 to 63 mph) | |
| 2 --> 1 | 35 to 42 km/h (22 to 26 mph) | |
| 2 position (Throttle valve fully opened) |
1 --> 2 | 50 to 58 km/h (31 to 36 mph) |
| 3 --> 2 | 94 to 102 km/h (58 to 63 mph) | |
| 2 --> 1 | 35 to 42 km/h (22 to 26 mph) | |
| L position (Throttle valve fully opened) |
2 --> 1 | 35 to 42 km/h (22 to 26 mph) |
| Lock-up point | ||
| D position (Throttle valve opening 5 %) |
Lock-up ON 5 --> 5L |
66 to 74 km/h (41 to 46 mph) |
| Lock-up OFF 5L --> 5 |
64 to 72 km/h (40 to 45 mph) | |
| Lock-up ON 4 --> 4L |
106 to 116 km/h (66 to 72 mph) | |
| Lock-up OFF 4L --> 4 |
103 to 112 km/h (64 to 70 mph) | |
| Lock-up ON 3 --> 3L |
64 to 73 km/h (40 to 45 mph) | |
| Lock-up OFF 3L --> 3 |
62 to 70 km/h (39 to 43 mph) | |
| Input shaft | ||
| End play | 0.262 to 1.244 mm (0.0103 to 0.0490 in.) | |
| Multiple disc clutch hub | ||
| Inside diameter | STD | 23.03 to 23.05 mm (0.9067 to 0.9075 in.) |
| Max. | 23.09 mm (0.9091 in.) | |
| Underdrive brake | ||
| Return spring free length | 13.24 mm (0.5213 in.) | |
| Pack clearance | 1.81 to 2.20 mm (0.0713 to 0.0866 in.) | |
| Flange thickness | Mark 1 | 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) |
| Mark 2 3.2 | mm (0.126 in.) | |
| Mark 3 3.4 | mm (0.134 in.) | |
| Mark 4 3.1 | mm (0.122 in.) | |
| Mark 5 3.3 | mm (0.130 in.) | |
| 2nd brake | ||
| Pack clearance | 0.62 to 0.91 mm (0.0244 to 0.0358 in.) | |
| Return spring free length | 16.61 mm (0.6539 in.) | |
| Flange thickness | Mark 1 | 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) |
| Mark 2 3.1 | mm (0.122 in.) | |
| Mark 3 3.2 | mm (0.126 in.) | |
| Mark 4 3.3 | mm (0.130 in.) | |
| Mark 5 3.4 | mm (0.134 in.) | |
| Mark 6 3.5 | mm (0.138 in.) | |
| Mark 7 3.6 | mm (0.142 in.) | |
| 1st and reverse brake | ||
| Pack clearance | 1.16 to 1.35 mm (0.0457 to 0.0531 in.) | |
| Return spring free length | 17.61 mm (0.6933 in.) | |
| Flange thickness | Mark 1 | 1.8 mm (0.071 in.) |
| Mark 2 1.9 | mm (0.075 in.) | |
| Mark 3 2.0 | mm (0.079 in.) | |
| Mark 4 2.1 | mm (0.083 in.) | |
| Mark 5 2.2 | mm (0.087 in.) | |
| Mark 6 2.3 | mm (0.091 in.) | |
| Mark 7 2.4 | mm (0.094 in.) | |
| Mark 8 2.5 | mm (0.098 in.) | |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.