1996 TOYOTA RAV4 sensor

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)

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)

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

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.

SA0UE−05
F01439
w/o ABS w/ ABS
SST
RA1310
Vinyl Tape
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA−65
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new No.2 dust deflector.
SST 09309−36010, 09316−20011
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW OUTBOARD AND IN-
BOARD JOINT BOOTS
HINT:
Before installing the 2 boots, wrap vinyl tape around the spline
of the drive shaft to prevent damaging the boots.
(a) Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot to the drive
shaft.
(b) Temporarily install a new inboard joint boot to the drive
shaft.
3. INSTALL TRIPOD
(a) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the
outboard joint.
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod to the
drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
4. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT TULIP
(a) Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.
HINT:
Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Grease capacity (Color = Yellow ocher):
180 − 190 g (6.3 − 6.7 oz.)
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install
the inboard joint tulip to the drive shaft.
5. ASSEMBLE BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS
(a) Before assembling the boot, pack the outboard joint and
boot with grease in the boot kit.
Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Grease capacity (Color = Black):
100 − 110 g (3.5 − 3.9 oz.)
(b) Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.

SA0UF−07
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA−67
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−62).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257)