Gearbox repair — general information [Toyota RAV4 XA10]

The gearbox is a complex unit, and therefore it is recommended to have it repaired at specialized auto service centers. When removing and installing many parts, it is necessary to measure the gaps and adjust them using adjusting shims and washers. If the gearbox is faulty or makes a lot of noise, it is advisable to have it repaired by a specialist or replace the gearbox, which can be significantly cheaper. However, some gearbox faults can be fixed without removing it from the vehicle.

Despite all the difficulties, an experienced specialist can repair a gearbox in a garage, using special tools and performing the work sequentially, recording the completed operations step by step. To repair the gearbox, you will need snap ring pullers, bearing pullers, an inertia hammer, a set of punches, a micrometer, a hydraulic press, and other specialized tools.

Before removing the gearbox, try to accurately determine the fault in the gearbox, which will make repairs much easier in the future. Determine the nature of the fault: electrical, mechanical or hydraulic. Most tests require the transmission to be installed in the vehicle, so do not remove the transmission from the vehicle for repairs until the problem has been professionally diagnosed.

(The text is taken from the specified website: toyotaman.ru)