Replacement [11/2018 - 10/2023]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

  2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
    2. Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
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      *1 Transfer Filler Plug
      *2 Transfer Drain Plug
    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the transfer drain plug and gasket and drain the transfer oil.
    4. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

  3. ADD TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
      • SST: 09961-00950 
    2. Add transfer oil.

      Oil grade

      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX API GL-5 or equivalent

      Viscosity

      SAE 75W-85

    3. 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 transfer filler plug hole.
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      *a 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)
      NOTE:
      • When adding oil, pour it slowly.
      • Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
      • Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.

      Standard capacity

      0.40 to 0.50 liters (0.43 to 0.52 US qts, 0.36 to 0.44 Imp. qts)

    4. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
    5. Using SST, 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and union nut wrench, install a new gasket into the transfer filler plug, and then install the transfer filler plug.
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      *a 10 mm Straight Hexagon Wrench
      *b 10 mm Union Nut Wrench
      *c Fulcrum Length
      • SST: 09961-00950 

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • 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 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 19.9 N.m (203 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [12/2021 - ]

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:

  • 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.