Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal (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).
- Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u151f (see page ax-173).
- Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-8)
- 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-30)
- Disconnect front stabilizer link assembly rh
- Disconnect front suspension lower no. 1 Arm sub-assembly lh (see page sp-22)
- 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 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
- 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)
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).
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Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2
Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the no. 2 Inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw eng ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner
Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the
ratchet pawl is raised with your finger.
Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the
plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and
does not move when pushed with your finger.
Inspect chain ...
Installation (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
Notice:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the ...
Inspection
Inspect camshaft timing oil control valve
assembly
Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control
valve assembly.
Check the operation.
Apply battery voltage across the terminals and
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