Clutch is either misadjusted or needs to be replaced.
Remove the transmission.
Hi, The engine and transmission assembly must be removed from the vehicle to replace the clutch on a RAV4 AWD. It's a 10+ hour job. Good luck.
cant its hydraulic if the clutch slips its time for a new 1
You probobly need to replace the clutch.
The cost range is $1000 to $1500
If the clutch slips when not engaged. (Plates worn)If the clutch rattles when disengaged. (Bearing, basket issue)Acrid burning smell at speed when accelerating (Indicates the clutch is slipping at speed).
when it slips or grinds
NO FREE PLAY AT TOP POSITION - CLUTCH SLIPS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE TOO MUCH FREE PLAY AT BOTTOM - VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT CLUTCH DOES NOT RELEASE
Generally, the clutch slips because it has become worn, either through time or abuse or both, or the cable is binding or damaged.
Parts,$300 and the book time for a 4x4 Rav is 12hrs as the engine/trans have to come out as a unit to replace the clutch.
If it's a hydraulic clutch there isn't an adjustment. Just make sure the fluid is up. If it still slips or won't disengage you probably need to replace the clutch.
The driver applies or releases pressure on the clutch to move the car a little or to hold the car in one place on a hill. It's called slipping because the clutch plate slips against the flywheel. This is not good for the clutch.