’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
TRANSFER
BRAKES
(four−wheel drive models)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.0)
L
(qt.,
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
118 (4.6)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Fluid type:
Oil type:
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above −18_C (0_F)
SAE 90 or 85W−90
Below −18_C (0_F)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
SAE 80W or 80W−90
Operating Conditions
“Scheduled Maintenance
listed
in your
or
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(four−wheel drive models)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
6—8 clicks
Guide”
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
STEERING
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above −18_C (0_F)
SAE 90
Below −18_C (0_F)
SAE 80W or 80W−90
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type T−IV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII
or III
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
2003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
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