I drive an 1998 toyota rav 4 with about 190 thousand miles and your vids have giving me lot more information about rav 4s then ever thanks!

this is the best video ive ever watched

Paul: “Take a moment to appreciate how good this cv joint is” me (who barely knows what a cv joint is): “Yes, it looks beautiful, incredible, magnificent”

@dahknee70

2 жыл бұрын

Jokes aside, I happen to have a 97 rav4, and happen to work at an auto parts. Poor thing already has 330k miles on it, i can tell it needs new engine mounts, but aside that it’s pretty great. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can, so I can do maintenance on it myself. And your videos are great, mine is a Fwd, A/T so there’s some differences here and there, overall tho, best KZreadr when it comes to teaching me about my own car. Thank you Paul.

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. I try to make things as detailed as possible. I might be doing engine mounts soon on mine too. I suspect the mounts may be the reason my exhaust flex pipe under the engine keeps breaking.

My favorite Rav4 channel! Thanks for the new video!🙏

you keep saying the impact driver is to weak xD, its because its a driver, you should buy a Impact Wrench, has much torque, you will definitly fell the diference. Great video!!! am learning a lot with you about my 4doors 1997 japanese version.

Wow, you still have it! Love your videos! Just "used" your radio/speaker upgrade video this weekend!

Thank you for what you do, it's been a great help with my 2000 RAV4! You do an awesome job of explanation!

Thanks for all your time and attention to detail !! You are FAB Paul !! Like FAB 4 !!

This is not just the best video I have seen for an auto procedure, it is the best DIY video I have seen on any topic! Congratulations and thanks for your excellent vid!

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have a whole video series on the first generation RAV4, so be sure to check out the other videos if you haven't yet.

Great video I can't stop watching

In the first 30 seconds, you described the 97 Rav4 my wife just bought. CV boots are GONE. Left strut is soaked in strut oil that's leaked out. This explains why the car clicks turning left or right and the front suspension bottoms out. 265,000 kilometers on the odometer. So! I'm doing everything. Im also replacing the head gasket and refreshing the top end. Laping the valves and new valve stem seals. The car does run good.

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the unfortunate reality of having a 26 year old car. Everything will be worn out. You'll need new springs for sure. You might want to consider the Old Man Emu lift springs. You'll get better ground clearance and it's the same price as buying normal springs. Make sure to buy only Toyota parts. I've had to remove almost every Autozone part I've installed so far. One of my next projects is fixing my front suspension AGAIN. The front fenders are at different heights and I suspect my Autozone struts have something to do with it. Original Toyota CV axles can be as much as $500 each, so you can save some money by going to the junkyard. If you find CV axles with boots that are NOT torn yet, they'll likely be good as new.

Thank you Paul for this video. I have a Daily driver 1998 RAV4 5speed 4WD that I bought in 2001. This video series has helped me so much! I refer to your videos for all my RAV4 maintenance needs. 👍

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for watching all the videos.

Good video, thank you. I didn't realise you needed to use as much grease as that. I'm in the middle of doing mine now (Nissan Xtrail), I've fitted 3 aftermarket drive shafts (of axles in the US) and each one us causing vibrating when driving, so I'm replacing the boots on the originals instead!

Great video as always!!! Thank you so much for your hard work with the RAV4 😄 Next video, change the rear diff mounts! hahaha

Awesome information Paul! Love how you're very humble to correct yourself very very openly so.... It provides a level of trust to you & your videos. I'm exceptionally capable mechanically wise but love watching your videos for tid bits that i pick up.... Your videos are exceptionally "technically correct" too, - of which i think is of the utmost importance on utube tutorial videos. Peopleare watching them to learn how to do stuff, probably very very often for the first time & you have excellent audio, verbal & camera technique. Exceptionally "polished productions"!!! Well done. Keep them coming! I think people appreciate you & your ability very very much! Rav4'er in N.Z. with a 96' ex J.D.M factory 3SGE (180 h.p.) Manual @ 270'000km.

Yay! Finally something for the ravie amazing video as always! For fluids I use royal purple. It's a racing oil and double the price. But, I have had no issues what so ever. And it has alot of cleaning agents, so the insides will look nice and pretty over time of usage.

As of 8/23/23 the front boot kit is discontinued in the usa

This car is beautiful .

I believe the technical term for the ridges in the rubber are convolutes.

Thanks for this video. It’s just got me out of a really tricky situation. I am replacing a snapped rear trailing arm on the driveway which I would really rather not be doing! Greetings from the UK

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. I hear people in the UK have a lot of problems with rust.

@andru9102

Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul Yes, although not quite as bad as it used to be because cars are better protected now. In this case, it was a combination of age, rust and a loose slab on the road.

Excellent instructional! My friends are inanimate objects too. Haha

I don't have a rav4 I have a 02 Highlander 4wd but the rear cv axle looks similar so thank you for the explanation on the parts. My p.s axle is clunking and I could find anything on the replacement

I love your videos! I have a 99 Rav4 and have no intention of replacing the CV axles or re-booting them, but I freakin watched this whole video anyway. It's your fault for making such engaging content! ;-) I do, however, plan on replacing my suspension because I'm pretty sure it's all original still. As I recall, you replaced your suspension so I'll check that video out. Keep up the great videos!

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! My RAV4 still has plenty of problems, so definitely check back soon for more videos. :)

@johnshipps441

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul Since I commented, my driver’s door window controller seems to be failing. It’s a 4-door. Have you had to replace your power window motor assembly?

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnshipps441 Nope, I don't have power windows so I haven't had that problem.

Hey Paul, great videos. In this one - is that amount of play in the diff (where the prop shaft inserts) considered normal? Mine has similar and clunks when going into reverse or drive.. cheers

That backlash that your getting am wandering if its not really the Cv joint causing the issue, but the actually driveshaft where the front and rear drive shafts connect. the bearing there is sealed and connects the two. mine was sealed the boot that was covering it was worn out. I notice that when I pack it with grease I dont get that thud anymore but cant find the boot to cover it back so after awhile the grease comes out and the back lash gets worse.I think it might be that would like if u were able to check it out and see.

Love your videos! You should become full time You-Tuber

Hey Paul i have a 99 rav4 manual 4doors 4x4 i love it but the posts that hold the subframe are getting rusted pretty bad and fast like u mentioned … do u have any ideas on how to fix it ? Or any replacements that can be welded

I have a 1999 RAV4 I’m rebuilding the engine on right now. I also have a 2010 Honda elite too. I bought new not rebuilt cardone axle’s for the front when I put it back together. Hopefully they aren’t garbage. I’ve learned my lesson with autozone parts too.

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like we have similar tastes in vehicles. The Honda Elite is the best scooter ever! Good luck with your axles. I heard some aftermarket axles are OK.

Good video

Muchas gracias, es un tutoríal estupendo.

Hello Paul! I really like your videos, I have a 1997 RAV4 truck and your videos have helped me a lot. I would like to know what size of tires your truck uses, I like them for mine. Thank you!

Trying figure out what snorkel I can put on my 96 awd 4 door rav 4 it’s a 2.0 motor lmk what u think

Did you do a video on replacing the engine and trans mounts. I can't see any?

You are awesome thank you car is looking great!

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been a journey with this RAV4. I guess I bought the perfect car. Not for driving of course, but it's definitely the right car for making repair videos.

Здравствуйте И как стало? Не стучит больше?

❤ we love dude...

Hey! Thanks for the great videos! Apparently now it became clear to me what kind of blows to the rear axle when starting the car .. But I have a question! on A / T transmissions, oil is poured into the transfer case not only into the transmission, but what he himself poured! gl5 75w-90. We are waiting for new videos!

@doncarleone6610

2 жыл бұрын

And hello to you from Russia!

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, on the automatic transmission GL-5 goes in the transfer case, and Toyota Type "T" ATF goes in the transmission.

Thanks!

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Came across your videos a while ago and your videos have been great source of information. Your videos have encouraged me to do something to me 1996 2DR Automatic. I'm front on my Axles right now but I'm running into a problem of inserting the new Axel on the Passenger side. I seem to be running into an issue where something is stopping it to go all the way in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

@evanlayman8273

7 ай бұрын

I having the same problem!! what was your solution???

Hey Paul, my rav has the exact same ¨klunk¨...can you believe 2 different mechanics have not figured out what it is....I wish you lived in Costa Rica man.....

Hello Paul, i really need some of your help. How long is the front left axle in millimeters, and yours is without abs right ?

Your lighting is really good. Multiple softboxes? Camera movement is really good also. Gimbal?

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Actually I just used my iphone 12 pro with an LED light attached to it.

4.5 litra to sprzęgło plus dyferencjał??????

Hey Pau, I have had the exact same problem with my two door rav 96, three different mechanics have tried to fix or minimize this sound by adjusting the diferential internal components but nothing changed. I am very frustrated as I love my rav and have invested a tone of money already on it, should we change the rear axels to fix the play on the diferential yoke?

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

Climb under your RAV4 and twist all the individual parts of your drivetrain to find the play.

Help!! What other Toyota's are interchangeable with the 97 RAV4 front cv's??

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

First and second generation Toyota RAV4 with manual or automatic transmissions will have the same CV axles. I don't know if they're used on other cars.

Hi Paul, would love to see you install LED spotlights/light bar if that's something you'd consider for a video. I certainly am but not sure where to start...

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Light bars are easy! I'm still working through the mountain of repairs my car needs before I add any accessories. If I add a light bar, it will be attached to a brush guard or roof rack.

@tomnethercott

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul I got quoted over £500 just for labour to fit one!

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomnethercott That seems way too high. Replacing the CV axles takes 1/2 hour per side in the rear, and less than 1 hour per side in the front. Replacing the boots is very time consuming. That takes 1 hour labor per axle. If you replace and rebuild all the axles like I did, that's 7 hours of labor.

Could you do a video on clutch replacement? Trying to replace mine right now and it would really help if i had a tutorial on it👍

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

That's a big project! I'm planning on doing that next year.

Agradeço passar seu conhecimento...moro no Brasil... precisando uma peça desta para meu Toyota rav99....... não encontro

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The CV axles should be available at a junkyard, if they have any RAV4. Try ordering the CV boot kit from your local Toyota dealer. I order my parts from www.toyotapartsdeal.com I don't know if they ship to Brasil.

Sir how about electrical wiring diagram for 1997 rave 4

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

You can buy a complete factory service manual at emanualonline: click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=aNQbyV/mU5Q&mid=46180&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emanualonline.com%2Fcars%2Ftoyota%2Frav4%2F1997-toyota-rav4-service-repair-manual-software-emo-47924.html

@somerandomgoogleuser3374

7 ай бұрын

Link appears not to work anymore?? Doesn't for me.... Other people?

What size tires 🛞 are these

@LabCoatPaul

Жыл бұрын

225/75R16

Noooooo, just swapped out my 99 Rav4's Front CV axles with Autozone

Would you like to install rear suspension arms from santa-fe? in Russia this is often practiced

@NickAlexander_is_Awesome

2 жыл бұрын

interesting, what purpose does this serve?

@kobaltvol

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickAlexander_is_Awesome they are different shapes

@NickAlexander_is_Awesome

2 жыл бұрын

@@kobaltvol does it improve the handling

@kobaltvol

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickAlexander_is_Awesome increases the clearance under them

@NickAlexander_is_Awesome

2 жыл бұрын

@@kobaltvol oh wow that's cool, I've never heard of it in the United States. what year of santa fe model are compatible? can I read more somewhere?

Всё таки колёса терли об арки. У меня 235-70-16 стоят колеса, тоже доробатывал и трут всё равно. Буду еще пилить...

Make a video on clutch replacement

@LabCoatPaul

2 жыл бұрын

I will probably do that next year.

@victorbaird8220

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul cool

@semperfidelis2748

6 ай бұрын

Ja wymieniałem wczoraj 😢 trudny temat

the taiwanese ones are made much better