1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Speed sensor

Z00297
Z00298
Z00299
Matchmarks
Z00303
Driven Gear
Side
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (2WD)
MX−55
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(f) Refer to the table below, select the thrust washer which
will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
Try to select a washer of the same size.
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
0.80 (0.0315)1.20 (0.0472)
0.90 (0.0354)1.30 (0.0512)
1.00 (0.0394)1.40 (0.0551)
1.10 (0.0433)−
(g) Install the vehicle speed sensor drive gear.
(h) Align the matchmarks on the differential cases.
(i) Using a plastic hammer, carefully tap the differential case
to install it.
(j) Using a torx wrench (T50), install and torque the 16 torx
screws.
Torque: 63 N·m (640 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
2. INSTALL RING GEAR
(a) Clean the contact surface of the differential case and the
threads of the ring gear and differential case.
(b) Heat the ring gear to about 100°C (212°F) in boiling wa-
ter.
(c) Carefully take the ring gear out of the water.
(d) Clean the contact surface of the ring gear with cleaning
solvent.
(e) Quickly install the ring gear on the differential case.
HINT:
Align the matchmarks on the differential left case and contact
the ring gear.
(f) Temporarily install the 16 bolts.
NOTICE:
The ring gear set bolts should not be tightened until the
ring gear has cooled sufficiently.
(g) After the ring gear has cooled sufficiently, torque the ring
gear set bolts.
Torque: 124 N·m (1,260 kgf·cm, 91 ft·lbf)

MX02J−02
Z17561
Tapered Roller Bearing and Outer Race
Snap Ring
Spacer
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Drive Gear
No.1 Differential
Case No.2 Differential Side
Gear Thrust Washer
Differential Side Gear
Subassembly
Differential Pinion Shaft
Differential Pinion Thrust Washer
Differential Pinion
Differential Pinion
Thrust Washer
Differential Pinion
No.2 Front Differential Pinion Shaft
Front Differential Pinion
Shaft Holder
Spacer
Snap Ring Conical Spring
Washer
Pinion Shaft
Holder
No.2 Differential Side
Gear Thrust Washer
Front Differential Case
Front Differential
Pinion Shaft Conical Spring
Washer
No.2 Differential Case
Differential Ring Gear
x16
Oil Baffle Front Differential Side
Gear Thrust Washer
Tapered Roller Bearing and Outer Race
Oil Seal
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torque
 Non−reusable partFront Differential Side Gear
Shim

124 (1,260, 91)
 MX−58
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
COMPONENTS

Q06218
Q06219
Q07870
SST MX−60
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Remove these parts from the front differential case:
2 front differential pinion shafts
No.2 front differential pinion shaft
Front differential pinion shaft holder
4 differential pinions
4 differential pinion thrust washers
Front differential side gear
Front differential side gear thrust washer
6. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR DRIVE GEAR
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the spacer and vehicle speed sensor drive gear.
7. DISASSEMBLE NO.1 DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Remove these parts from the No.1 differential case:
4 differential pinion shafts
Pinion shaft holder
4 differential pinions
4 differential pinion thrust washers
Differential side gear subassembly
Conical spring washer
No.2 differential side gear thrust washer
8. No.2 Differential Case Side:
REMOVE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.
SST 09950−00020, 09950−00030, 09950−60010
(09951−00520)

Q06192
Q06220
Q06193
MX−66
− MANUAL TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL CASE (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one pinion
gear while holding the differential side gear sub assembly
toward the case.
Standard backlash: 0.05−0.20 mm (0.0020−0.0079 in.)
HINT:
Push the pinion gear of the right side of the differential case.
If the backlash is out of the specification, refer to the table below
and select a thrust washer which will ensure that the backlash
is within the specification.
MarkThickness mm (in.)MarkThickness mm (in.)
−0.80 (0.0315)−1.15 (0.0453)
−0.85 (0.0335)−1.20 (0.0472)
−0.90 (0.0354)−1.25 (0.0492)
−0.95 (0.0374)−1.30 (0.0512)
−1.00 (0.0394)−1.35 (0.0531)
−1.05 (0.0413)−1.40 (0.0551)
−1.10 (0.0433)−−
(c) Disassemble the No.1 differential case.
4. ASSEMBLE NO.1 DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Install these parts to the No.1 differential case:
No.2 side gear thrust washer (previously selected)
Conical spring washer
Differential side gear subassembly
Pinion shaft holder
4 differential pinions
4 differential pinion thrust washers
4 differential pinion shafts
HINT:
Ensure that the conical spring washer is installed correctly.
5. INSTALL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR DRIVE GEAR
(a) Install the vehicle speed sensor drive gear and spacer.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, install the snap ring.

SA0T9−03
Z19327
49
ABS Speed Sensor158 (1,610, 117)
49 (500, 36)
8.3 (85, 74 in.·lbf)
127 (1,300, 94)
107 (1,090, 79)
Steering Knuckle
with Axle Hub
Axle Hub Snap Ring Oil Seal
Lower Ball JointSteering Knuckle Front Shock Absorber
Lower
Suspension
Arm
Lock CapCotter Pin 
5 (55, 48 in.·lbf)
Front Drive Shaft
Tie Rod End
Hub Bolt
Disc Cotter Pin

Brake Caliper
Dust Deflector 
Dust Cover 
Bearing 
Cotter Pin 
Oil Seal  N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
Non−reusable part: Specified torque

216 (2,200, 159)
127 (1,300, 94)

8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA−9
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS

SA0TA−03
R10657
R10655
SA−10
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
(d) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(e) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub and
bearing.
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Install the disc and brake caliper.
Torque: 107 N·m (1,090 kgf·cm, 79 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
4. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts, ABS speed sensor and wire harness.
Torque:
ABS speed sensor x Steering knuckle:
8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
ABS speed sensor wire x Steering knuckle:
5 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE ON SHOCK AB-
SORBER
Torque: 158 N·m (1,610 kgf·cm, 117 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Do not remove the 2 nuts and bolts.
6. D I S C O N N E C T T I E R O D E N D F R O M S T E E R I N G
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)

R10678
SST
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610−20012
7. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
ARM
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Coat the threads of the nut’s with engine oil.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and ABS speed
sensor rotor.

SA0TC−02
R10732
SST
R10737
SST
SST
W01224
SST
SST
R10736
SST
SST
R10771
SST
SST SST SA−14
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST and press, install a new bearing to the steering
knuckle.
SST 09608−32010, 09950−70010 (09951−07150)
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL DUST COVER
Install the dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 74 in.·lbf)
3. INSTALL NEW OUTER OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new outer oil seal.
SST 09608−32010, 09950−70010 (09951−07150)
(b) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB
Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09527−17011, 09950−60010 (09951−00370),
09950−70010 (09951−07150)
5. INSTALL NEW INNER OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new inner oil seal.
SST 09608−32010, 09950−70010 (09951−07150)
(b) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
6. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316−20011, 09608−32010, 09950−70010
(09951−07150)
HINT:
Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector
and steering knuckle.