1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Sensor

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

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)

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

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)