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Removal (RAV4 4WD)

  1. 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.
  2. With engine and transaxle removed, remove starter. Remove bolts and stiffener plate. Stiffener plate fits between side of cylinder block and front of transaxle.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the 2 transfer case-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Separate transaxle from engine.