Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
(2005/11-2006/01)
- Remove front wheel
- Drain automatic transaxle fluid
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
- Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-6)
- Disconnect front speed sensor lh (see page
bc-191)
- Disconnect front speed sensor rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect front disc brake cylinder
assembly lh (see page br-40)
- Disconnect front disc brake cylinder
assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect front stabilizer link assembly
lh (see page sp-9)
- Disconnect front stabilizer link assembly
rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect front suspension lower no. 1
Arm sub-assembly lh (see page ah-7)
- Disconnect front suspension lower no. 1
Arm sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect steering knuckle with axle hub lh

- Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
Notice:
Do not punch the marks.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed
sensor rotor.
Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the
axle assembly.
- Disconnect steering knuckle with axle
hub rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect steering knuckle with axle hub rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Disconnect tie rod end sub-assembly lh
(see page ps-42)
- Disconnect tie rod end sub-assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front drive shaft assembly lh

- Using sst, remove the front drive shaft.
Sst 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
Notice:
- Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
- Remove front drive shaft assembly rh

- Using a brass bar and hammer, set the brass bar
against position (1) as shown in the illustration and
remove the drive shaft.
Notice:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the drive shaft boot.
- Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.

- Squeeze the ends of the snap ring, and remove the
snap ring from the bearing bracket.
- Remove the bearing bracket bolt and remove the
front drive shaft from the bearing bracket.
Notice:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the boot.
- Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.
Hint:
If the connection is stiff, use a brass bar and
hammer to lightly tap the edge of the inboard joint
rh and remove it.
- Fix front axle assembly

Notice:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it
is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with sst.
Sst 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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Remove front wheel
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
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Other materials:
Contact/call history
settings
The contact can be transferred from a bluetooth® phone to the system.
The contact also can be added, edited and deleted.
The call history can be deleted and contact and favorites can be
changed.
Display the “phone/message settings” screen.
Select “contact/call history settings” ...
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants
are wearing their seat
belts before driving the
vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Wearing a seat belt
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Refrigerant line
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