Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
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  1. INSTALL WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the 3 wiring harness clamp brackets and connect the clutch control solenoid wire with the 3 bolts.
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      HINT: 

      Tighten the ground of the clutch control solenoid wire together with bolt A.

      Torque: 19.6 N.m (200 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the 3 clamps and 2 connectors and install the clutch control solenoid wire.
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  2. INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Clean the bolt holes.
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      *a Union Nut Wrench
      *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
    2. Temporarily install the transfer assembly to the transaxle with the 8 nuts.
      NOTE:
      • Push the transfer assembly by hand until it is in close contact with the mating surface of the transaxle assembly.
      • If the entire mating surface does not come into close contact, tighten the nuts alternately in the order of nut A and nut B, and bring the mating surfaces into close contact little by little.
      • Make sure the mating surfaces of nut A and nut B are in close contact. Then temporarily tighten the nuts in order as follows and bring the entire circumference of the mating surface in close contact.

      HINT: 

      Temporarily install order: Temporarily install nut (A) → Temporarily install nut (B) → Temporarily install nut (C) → Temporarily install nut (D) → Temporarily install nut (E) → Temporarily install nut (F) → Temporarily install nut (G) → Temporarily install nut (H)

    3. Using SST and union nut wrench, tighten the 8 nuts.
      • SST: 09961-00950 

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 68.6 N.m (700 kgf/cm, 51 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • Tightening order: Tighten nut (A) → Tighten nut (B) → Tighten nut (C) → Tighten nut (D) → Tighten nut (E) → Tighten nut (F) → Tighten nut (G) → Tighten nut (H)
      • This torque value is effective when SST is straight to a torque wrench.
      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2018 - ]

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.181 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.039 in.)): 40.2 N.m (410 kgf/cm, 30 ft.lbf)
  4. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  5. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 propeller shaft heat insulator bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
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      Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf/cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

  7. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  8. INSTALL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  9. DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING 4WD/AWD SYSTEM CALIBRATION 
    1. When the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly is replaced, Learning Value Initialization must be performed.

      Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2018 - ]

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.