REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See DISASSEMBLY).
HINT:
Before reassembly, select a shim by adjusting output shaft preload.
Coat all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil before reassembly.
ADJUST OUTPUT SHAFT PRELOAD
a. Install the output shaft assembly to the transaxle case.
b. Install the transmission case to the transaxle case.
HINT:
If necessary, tap on the case with a plastic hammer.
c. Install and torque the 17 bolts.
Torque:
29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) for transaxle case side 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) for transmission
case side
NOTE: When working with FIPG material, you must observe the following items.
Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material
from the gasket surfaces.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along the sealing
surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the
FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.
2005 Toyota RAV4
2005 TRANSMISSION Manual Transaxle - RAV4
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