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SA0TL−03
R10850
R10823
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−33
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED
SENSOR WIRE HARNESS (w/ ABS) FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the flexible hose and ABS
speed sensor wire harness.
Torque:
Flexible hose: 19 N·m (192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
ABS wire harness: 5 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
Torque: 158 N·m (1,610 kgf·cm, 117 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Coat the nut’s threads with engine oil.
4. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
Remove the 3 nuts, suspension support No.2 and shock ab-
sorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)
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SA0TU−02
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
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA−43
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
COMPONENTS
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R10771
SST
SST
SST
SA0TX−03
SA−46
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NEW 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.
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
4. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page
DI−257)
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SA0U2−01
F03487
ABS Speed Sensor Connector
Axle Hub with BearingBrake Drum
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
51 (520, 38)
: Specified torque
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB (2WD)
SA−51
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR AXLE HUB (2WD)
COMPONENTS
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SA1YC−02
F03505
R10700
SA−52
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB (2WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub with
bearing.
(b) 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
with bearing.
4. w/ ABS:
DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
5. w/ ABS:
REMOVE AXLE SHAFT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
(c) Remove the axle shaft.
Torque: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)
6. DISASSEMBLE REAR BRAKE (See page BR−30)
7. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE
Using SST, disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
SST 09023−00100
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
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SA0U5−02
F03767
ABS Speed
SensorRear Drive Shaft Rear Differential
Rear Brake Hub Bolt
Brake DrumCotter pin Lock Cap Parking Brake Cable
Bearing
Axle Hub
Pin
56 (570, 41)
15 (155, 11)
80, (820, 59)
206 (2,100, 152)
7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
Backing Plate
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
Non−reusable part
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
Brake Line
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB (4WD)
SA−55
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR AXLE HUB (4WD)
COMPONENTS
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SA0U6−02
R10700
SST
R10750
SA−56
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB (4WD)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION (See page SA−52)
4. REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA−62)
6. DISASSEMBLE REAR BRAKE (See page BR−30)
7. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE
Using SST, disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
SST 09023−00100
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB WITH BACKING PLATE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake
cable.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub.
Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)
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SA0UB−06
Z19331
Rear Drive Shaft
ABS Speed Sensor
Lock CapCotter pin
Inboard Joint Tulip
Snap Ring
Boot Clamp
Outboard Joint Boot
Inboard Joint Boot Tripod
Outboard Joint with Drive Shaft
Dust Deflector
Boot Clamp
Boot Clamp
56 (570, 41)
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
206 (2,100, 152)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
Non−reusable part
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA−61
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS