GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): TRANSFER CASE FRONT OIL SEAL (for LH Side): REPLACEMENT; 2022 MY RAV4 [12/2021

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001ZV6T
Model Year Start: 2022	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - 10/2022]
Title: GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): TRANSFER CASE FRONT OIL SEAL (for LH Side): REPLACEMENT; 2022 MY RAV4 [12/2021 - 10/2022]

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during the transfer case front oil seal removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative when not Performed	Link
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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Automatic transaxle assembly	Perform reset memory Input transaxle compensation code into ECM Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for Initialization: for Registration:
Automatic transaxle fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform reset memory Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

CAUTION:

The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

The automatic transaxle assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

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3. SECURE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the transfer case oil seal from the transfer case.

SST: 09308-00010

NOTICE:

Do not scratch the press-fitting surface of the transfer case oil seal.
Wear or damage to the front drive shaft oil seal RH on the transmission side will cause transfer oil leakage.
If it is worn or damaged, replace the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

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*1	Transfer Case Oil Seal

5. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

(a) Coat the lip of a new transfer case oil seal with MP grease.

(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new transfer case oil seal as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09608-10010

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

Drive in depth (A):

9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.375 to 0.413 in.)

NOTICE:

Tap the transfer case oil seal uniformly so that the transfer case oil seal is straight.
Do not tap the transfer case oil seal in too far.

*1	Transfer Case Oil Seal

6. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

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8. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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