Toyota RAV4 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)
Components (2005/11-2006/01)
Components (2006/01- )
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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:
Parts location
System diagram
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Rear seats- Lumbar support
Concept
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted
in a way that it supports the lumbar region
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are
supported for upright posture.
Adjusting
Press the front/rear
section of
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
Press the upper/lo ...
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
twr (trailer weight rating) and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity: 5 occupants (front 2, rear 3)
Seatin ...