NHTSA ID Number: 10169438
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0065-19_Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2019-12-16
Summary
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 20, 2019 Rev1: ? The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case at 20 ? 30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 13 ? 20 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 ? 20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the AWD system. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0065-19
Rev1
June 14, 2019
Abnormal Buzz/Groan Noise at 20 – 30 mph From Front
Transfer Case
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Transfer/4wd/Awd
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2019
RAV4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
November 20, 2019 Rev1:
The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been
updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an
abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case at 20 – 30 mph when accelerating from a
stop and/or at 13 – 20 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 – 20 minutes or more.
This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the
AWD system. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
NOTE
This Service Bulletin ONLY applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade vehicles
with torque vectoring AWD system.
© 2019 Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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Production Change Information
Production change information for hardware changes to front transfer case assembly ONLY.
MODEL
RAV4
PLANT
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
TMMC North
2T3J1RFV#4KC053454
TMMC West
2T3N1RFV#1KW080109
Takaoka
AWD
JTMD13FV#1KJ022931
Shokki #1
JTMD13FV#30D041220
Shokki #2
JTMD13FV#9LD522366
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
TC1902
R & R Front Transfer Case Electro-magnetic
Clutch Assembly
3.5
41406-42010
91
19
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
41406-42010
Electro-magnetic Clutch Assy
1
N/A
90301-99240
1
90430-18008
90430-A0003
Transaxle Refill/Overflow Plug Gasket*
2
90341-18035
1
12157-10010
Front Transfer Case Refill/Drain Plug Gasket*
2
90311-35056
1
90177-22001
Nut, Lock*
1
90119-10461
1
90521-75002
Ring, Hole Snap*
1
00289-ATFWS
Automatic Transmission Fluid WS
4
08885-02606
Front Transfer Case Gear Oil (LX85 LSD Type)
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
N/A
*Nonreusable part.
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
Techstream ADVi*
QTY
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
Techstream Lite
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
Software version 14.20.019 or later is required.
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
Body Grease W
08887-02007
1
MP (Multi-Purpose) Grease
–
As Needed
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Repair Procedure
Diagnosis
Confirm the vehicle exhibits an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case during
one or both of the following conditions.
Driving at 20 – 30 mph when accelerating from a stop during AWD system disconnect timing
Driving at 13 – 20 mph on deceleration during AWD system connect timing
NOTE
Use chassis ears to confirm the noise is coming from the front transfer case.
Monitor the 4WD ECU Data List “Front and rear axle coupling position sensor status” to confirm the
noise is occurring at AWD system disconnect and/or connect timing.
HINT
While driving above 20 mph, the system can be manually switched back and forth from disconnect to
connect by switching drive mode from Normal to Sport.
Does the vehicle exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case during one or
both conditions described above?
YES — Review the Component Overview subsection (pgs. 5 and 6) and complete the
Repair Procedure in this Service Bulletin.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
Component Overview (One of Two)
2
1
c
x2
7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in*lbf)
x2
x2
x6
3*
8
49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft*lbf)
39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft*lbf)
7
3*
6
1.7 N*m (17 kgf*cm, 15 in*lbf)
3*
4*
3*
39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft*lbf)
9
50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft*lbf)
5
*Component to be replaced.
1
No. 2 Engine Under Cover Assembly
6
No. 1 Transmission Oil Filter Tube
2
Front Fender Apron Seal RH
7
Transfer Filler Plug
3
Gasket*
8
Refill Plug
4
Transfer Drain Plug
9
Torque Specification
5
Overflow Plug
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Repair Procedure (continued)
Component Overview (Two of Two)
47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft*lbf)
1*
2*
3*
4*
6*
5*
7*
74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft*lbf)
x5
8
63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft*lbf)
9
15
14
29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft*lbf)
x3
8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in*lbf)
10
13
16*
32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft*lbf)
294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft*lbf)
11*
12
x2
17
92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft*lbf)
18
*Component to be replaced. (Component is part of the front transfer case electro-magnetic clutch assembly.)
1
10
Front Speed Sensor RH
2
Shim*
11
Front Axle Shaft Nut RH
(Do NOT Apply Lubricant to Threaded Parts)
3
Armature Plate*
12
Front Lower No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly RH
4
Thrust Roller Bearing*
13
Front Drive Shaft Assembly RH
5
Outer Plate*
14
Drive Shaft Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring
6
Cover*
15
Drive Shaft Bearing Bracket
7
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