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)
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 no. 2 Inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw eng ...
Other materials:
Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation
â– Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles
Press the snow mode switch.
When the switch is pressed, the
system switches to snow mode and
the snow mode indicator illuminates
on the ...
Terminals of ecu
Check occupant classification ecu
Measure the voltage of the connector.
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Preparations to
use wireless
communication
The following can be performed using bluetooth® wireless communication:
A portable audio player can be operated and listened to via
audio system
Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone
In order to use wireless communication, register and connect a
bluetooth® device by p ...