1996 SAX10 RAV4 Vibration

montego1, Jan 30, 4:20am
When turning in drive (auto) and taking off slow getting a binding feeling vibration like there is a conflict with transfer box. Fine in a straight line and driving at speed is fine. THe problem only present when slow maneuvering parking etc.
This is AWD with No Diff lock switch. The driveshaft has been inspected and Front and rear CV and all wheel bearings have been checked as well.
Any issues with this model?

luke041, Jan 30, 5:18am
Yes very common problem, get the trans flushed with castrol tq95 they run a viscous diff which will cause a shudder/bind feed when turning if the oil is old or the wrong type.

montego1, Jan 30, 5:26am
Thanks Luke as simple as that. Will give it a try cheers

montego1, Jan 30, 5:11pm
Done. Flushed transmission with valvoline fluid and now runs perfectly no more noises or viscous clutch binding

luke041, Jul 16, 7:42am
good to hear.