Removal (RAV4 4WD)
- Manufacturer recommends removing engine and transaxle as an assembly and then remove transaxle from engine. See 2.0L 4-CYLINDER article in ENGINES for engine removal.
- With engine and transaxle removed, remove starter. Remove bolts and stiffener plate. Stiffener plate fits between side of cylinder block and front of transaxle.
- Remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove bolts and center stiffener plate. Center stiffener plate fits between top of transaxle and cylinder block.
- Remove the 2 transfer case-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Separate transaxle from engine.