R10041
SST
SA0UC−03
R10773Matchmarks SA−62
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR 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 vehicle
weight on the hub bearing, first support it with 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 the sensor rotor
serrations on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. w/ ABS:
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 ft·lbf)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With depressing the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential side
gear shaft.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect the
drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
Torque: 56 N·m (570 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.
