1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Speed sensor

SA0TD−04
SA−16
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−10).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)

SA0TF−06
W04172
2WD M/T
Snap RingCenter Bearing Bracket
RH Drive Shaft
Snap RingABS Speed Sensor
Tie Rod End
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap LH Drive Shaft
Boot Clamp
Engine
Under
Cover
3 Door vehicle
64 (650, 47)
5 Door vehicle,
All over fender
vehicle
113 (1,150, 83)


32 (330, 24)
64 (650, 47)
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
49 (500, 36)
216 (2,200, 159)
127 (1,300, 94)
Lower Suspension Arm X6
X7
Center Drive Shaft Inner Race Ball Cage Stabilizer Bar Link
Snap Ring
Snap Ring
Dust Cover
Center Bearing Dust Cover
Inboard Joint Tulip Outboard Joint
Shaft No.2 Dust
DeflectorBoot




 
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
Non−reusable part
LH SA−18
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS

SA1YB−02
FA1535
SST
R10849
SA−20
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
hicle with the drive shaft bearing removed.
Therefore if it is absolutely necessary to place the ve-
hicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with
the SST.
SST 09608−16042 (09608−02021, 09608−02041)
w/ ABS:
After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage ABS speed sensor
rotor serrations on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN GEAR OIL (M/T) OR ATF (A/T)
4. w/ABS:
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
5. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)
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 (See page SA−10)
7. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 5 mm hexagon
wrench to hold the stud.
Torque:
3 Door vehicle
64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47ft·lbf)
5 Door vehicle and all over fender vehicle
113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
8. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM (See page SA−12)

R10840
W01206
2WD M/T RH
W01207
2WD A/T RH
W01208
2WD LH and 4WD RH
W01209
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA−21
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
9. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle
hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal and ABS speed
sensor rotor.
10. 2WD (M/T) RH:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the snap ring
from the center bearing bracket.
(b) Remove the bolt from the center bearing bracket.
Torque: 32 N·m (330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the drive shaft with the center drive shaft.
HINT:
If it is hard to remove the bearing, use a brass bar and hammer
and drive flange end of the drive shaft.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and center bearing bracket.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
11. 2WD (A/T) RH:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts of the center bearing bracket and pull
out the drive shaft together with the center bearing case
and center drive shaft.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the center drive shaft with the drive shaft to the
transaxle through the center bearing bracket.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts and center bearing bracket.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
12. 2WD LH:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
13. 4WD RH:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the O−ring.
14. 4WD LH:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Remove the air cleaner.
(b) Remove the transmission case protector.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(c) Using a hub nut wrench or an equivalent, remove the
drive shaft.
(d) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

Z03002
R09716
SST
Z02991
SST
Z03006
R11387
w/o ABS w/ ABS
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA−23
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(f) RH:
Remove the dust cover.
Using a press, remove the dust cover from the center
drive shaft.
(g) LH:
Remove the dust cover.
Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover from the
inboard joint tulip.
SST 09950−00020
(h) Remove the bearing.
(1) Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover from
the center drive shaft.
SST 09950−00020
(2) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(3) Using a press, remove the bearing.
(4) Remove the snap ring.
(i) Remove the No.2 dust defector.
(1) Mount outboard joint shaft in a soft jaw vise.
(2) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No.2
dust deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

R09716
SST
SA1448
SA1449
SST
SA1451
R11387
w/o ABS w/ ABS
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA−25
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(g) 2WD LH and 4WD:
Remove the dust cover.
Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover from the
inboard joint tulip.
SST 09950−00020
(h) 2WD RH:
Disassemble the center drive shaft.
(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
(2) Using a press, remove the bearing case.
(3) Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the straight
pin from the bearing case.
(4) Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.
SST 09950−00020
(5) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(6) Using a press, remove the bearing.
(i) Remove the No.2 dust deflector.
(1) Mount outboard joint shaft in a soft jaw vise.
(2) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No.2
dust deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

SA0TJ−07
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA−31
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order removal (See page SA−20).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)
HINT:
Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
Except 2WD RH:
Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
Except 2WD RH:
Whether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by sound or feeling
when driving it in.
Except 2WD RH:
After installation, check that there is 2 − 3 mm (0.08 − 0.12 in.) of play in axial direction.
Except 2WD RH:
After installation, check that the drive shaft can not be pulled out by hand.

SA0TK−03
Z19329
Suspension
Support
No.2
CapSpring Upper Seat
Spring
Bumper
Lower
Insulator
Shock Absorber Coil Spring Upper
Insulator
ABS Speed
Sensor Suspension
Support
Dust Seal Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
Front Drive Shaft
Flexible Hose
Tie Rod End
Cotter Pin
Disc
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
Lower Ball JointCotter Pin
Brake Caliper
Lower Suspension Arm80 (820, 59)
47 (475, 34)
5 (55, 48 in.·lbf)
158 (1,610, 117)
107 (1,090, 79)
127 (1,300, 94)
49 (500, 36)
216 (2,200, 159)
127 (1,300, 94)
19 (192, 14)
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
Dust Deflector
 

 
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torque
Non−reusable part
SA−32
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS