Toyota RAV4 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 u151e (see
page ax-172).
- Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-8)
- Disconnect front speed sensor lh
- Disconnect the speed sensor (see page bc-191).
- Remove 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.
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
(see page sp-30)
- Remove 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 sp-21)
- 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
- Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft
together with the drive shaft bearing case
- Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
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.
- 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)
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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Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement t ...
Other materials:
Fail-safe chart
If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the
p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and
steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular
point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased ...
Parking brake system
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order th ...
Security indicator light circuit
Description
When the transponder key is registered, the transponder key ecu indicates the
key registration condition
by lighting up, blinking or turning off the security indicator.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (security indicator light)
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