1996 TOYOTA RAV4 torque

SA0U0−02
R00833
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA−49
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FOR ROTATION CONDI-
TION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
each 2 − 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
3 Door vehicle:
0.05 − 1.0 N·m (0.5 − 10 kgf·cm, 0.4 − 8.7 in.·lbf)
5 Door vehicle:
0.05 − 2.0 N·m (0.5 − 20 kgf·cm, 0.4 − 17.4 in.·lbf)

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

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)

R10750
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB (2WD)
SA−53
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
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, spacer (w/o ABS) and rear axle hub.
Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)

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

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)

SA0UA−01
R10741
SST
R10751
SA−60
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628−10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
Install a washer and nut to the hub bolt, as shown in the illustra-
tion, and install the hub bolt by tightening the nut.
5. INSTALL BRAKE DRUM
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

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