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Z13445
SA−66
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Standard length:
RH599.4 ± 5.0 mm (23.598 ± 0.197 in.)
LH553.4 ± 5.0 mm (21.787 ± 0.197 in.)
(d) Place 4 new boot clamps to the 2 boots.
(e) Bend the band and lock it with a screwdriver.
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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)
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SA0UG−01
W04154
Filer Plug
Companion Flange
Oil Slinger
Oil Seal
Front BearingBearing Spacer
Drain PlugGasket
Propeller Shaft
49 (500, 36)
49 (500, 36)
74 (750, 54)
Gasket
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
: Specified torque
Non−reusable part
See page SA−79
SA−68
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS
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SA0UH−01
R10762
SST
R10742
SST
R10743
SST
R10744
SST
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
SA−69
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−3)
2. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the staked part of the
nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.
SST 09330−00021
(c) Using SST, remove the companion flange.
SST 09950−30010 (09951−03010, 09953−03010,
09954−03010, 09955−03040, 09956−03020)
3. REMOVE FRONT OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308−10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
4. REMOVE FRONT BEARING AND BEARING SPACER
(a) Using SST, remove the front bearing.
SST 09556−22010
(b) Remove the bearing spacer.
5. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER AND FRONT
BEARING
(a) Install a new bearing spacer on the shaft.
(b) Install the front bearing on the shaft.
6. INSTALL OIL SLINGER AND NEW OIL SEAL
(a) Install the oil slinger.
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W01215
SST
R10775
SST
R10762
SST
R10763
Less that 5 mm (0.20 in.) SA−70
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal.
SST 09554−22010
Oil seal drive in depth: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
7. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, install the companion flange on the shaft.
SST 09950−30010 (09951−03010, 09953−03010,
09954−03010, 09955−03040, 09956−03020)
(b) Coat the threads of a new nut with hypoid gear oil.
(c) Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
SST 09330−00021
Torque: 108 N·m (1,100 kgf·cm, 80 ft·lbf)
(d) Adjust the preload of bearing on drive pinion (See page
SA−79).
8. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
9. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−2)
10. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above −18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below −18°C (0°F) SAE 80W or 80W−90
Capacity: 0.9 liter (1.0 US qts, 0.8 lmp. qts)
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SA0UI−03
Z17371
Rear Drive Shaft
Propeller Shaft
: Specified torqueRear DifferentialRear Mount Cushion
56 (570, 41)
137 (1,400, 101)
74 (750, 54)
56 (570, 41)
65 (660, 48)
132 (1,350, 98)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)Rear Drive Shaft
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−71
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
COMPONENTS
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F03751
2 PINION DEFERENTIAL
TORQUE SENSING LSD
Thrust Washer
Straight Pin
Pinion Shaft
Thrust Washer Side Gear
Pinion Gear
Plate WasherPlate Washer
Side Bearing
Ring Gear
Drive Pinion
Rear Bearing
Differential Case
Lock Plate
Plate Washer
97 (985, 71)
Side Bearing
Oil Deflector
Bearing Cap
Differential
Carrier CoverX87.4 (75, 65 in.·lbf)
78 (800, 58)
Snap Ring
Oil Seal
Dust Cover
Gasket
Drain Plug
49 (500, 36)
Differential
Carrier
Bearing Spacer
Oil Seal Side Gear Shaft
Companion FlangeSnap Ring
Dust Deflector
Oil Slinger
Front Bearing
Dust Cover
Oil Seal
Gasket
49 (500, 36)
Filler Plug
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
Non−reusable part: Specified torque
Snap Ring
See page SA−79
47 (475, 34)
SA−72
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
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SA0UJ−01
W04156
R10756
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−73
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS (See page SA−62)
HINT:
Support the drive shafts securely.
2. REMOVAL PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−2)
HINT:
Support the propeller shaft securely.
3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Support the differential with a jack.
(b) Remove the 2 rear mounting bolts.
Torque: 65 N·m (660 kgf·cm, 48 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 front mounting bolts and differential.
Torque: 132 N·m (1,350 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and differential rear mount cushion
from the differential.
Torque: 137 N·m (1,400 kgf·cm, 101 ft·lbf)