Car clutch repair Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

General information and clutch design
The clutch is located between the engine and gearbox and is designed to briefly disconnect and smoothly connect the crankshaft of the engine and the input shaft of the gearbox, which is necessary for starting the car...

Clutch specifications
Technical characteristics of the clutch are given in table. 8.1, tightening torques of the main connections - in table. 8.2.

Clutch master cylinder — removal and installation
Removing the clutch master cylinder produce as follows: Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Under the instrument panel, disconnect the pushrod from the top of the clutch pedal. The...

Clutch slave cylinder — removal and installation
Removing the clutch slave cylinder produce as follows: Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Turn out a connecting nut and disconnect from the working cylinder the tube transferring...

Bleeding the hydraulic clutch
Any hydraulic system works normally if air is removed from it. When bleeding, add only clean DOT 3 fluid recommended by the manufacturer. Attention! Never reuse fluid that has leaked from the hydraulic clutch....

Clutch disc — removal and installation
Warning! Clutch operation generates dust containing asbestos, which is harmful to health, so when cleaning the clutch, do not use compressed air or inhale the dust. Remove dust from clutch parts using brake cleaner or...

Clutch release bearing — removal and installation
Removing the clutch release bearing produce as follows: Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery. Remove the gearbox. Pic. 8.7. Opening the retaining spring before removing the clutch...

Clutch switch — removal and installation
Pic. 8.10. Clutch switch location The clutch switch is located at the top of the clutch pedal, facing towards the cruise control switch (pic. 8.10). Replace the clutch switches as follows: Disconnect the electrical...