1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Cv axle

SA0UO−04
W04028
Retainer Suspension Cap
Retainer Retainer Cushion
Rear
Shock
Absorber
Bushing
Brake Drum
25 (250, 18)
Cushion Retainer
Retainer
7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
13 (130, 9)
18 (185, 13)
19 (195, 14)
19 (195, 14)
4WD
Lock cap
Cotter Pin
216 (2,200, 59)
80 (820, 59)

 Parking Brake Cable
113 (1,150, 83)
113 (1,150, 83)Upper Suspension Arm
113 (1,150, 83)Camber
Adjust
Cam
Lower Suspension Arm103 (1,050, 76)
Clip 
103 (1,050, 76)
132 (1,350, 98)
To e−adjust Cam
Attachment
Bushing
Rear No.1 Suspension Arm
Attachment Spring Bumper
Upper Insulator
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
Lower Pivot pin
13 (130, 9)
140 (1,430, 103)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
Non−reusable part

56 (570, 41)
37 (380, 27)
Rear Drive Shaft4WD: Rear Differential
13 (130, 9)
2WD
Rear Axle Shaft SA−90
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0UP−04
R10760
R10777
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−91
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND SUPPORT BODY WITH
STANDS
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL AND SUPPORT NO. 1 SUS-
PENSION WITH JACK
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the suspension cap.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts, 2 retainers and cushion.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
(c) Insert the wood chip between the No.1 suspension arm
made of cast iron and jack, then support the No.1 suspen-
sion arm with the jack.
(d) Remove the bolt, 2 retainers and shock absorber.
Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
(e) Remove the lower bushing from the shock absorber.

SA0UQ−01
SA0627
SA−92
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA−93.

SA0UR−01
R10780
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−93
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole near the center of the cylinder as
shown to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.

SA0US−01
SA−94
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−91).

SA0UT−03
W04028
Retainer Suspension Cap
Retainer Retainer Cushion
Rear
Shock
Absorber
Bushing
Brake Drum
25 (250, 18)
Cushion Retainer
Retainer
7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
13 (130, 9)
18 (185, 13)
19 (195, 14)
19 (195, 14)
4WD
Lock cap
Cotter Pin
216 (2,200, 59)
80 (820, 59)

 Parking Brake Cable
113 (1,150, 83)
113 (1,150, 83)Upper Suspension Arm
113 (1,150, 83)Camber
Adjust
Cam
Lower Suspension Arm103 (1,050, 76)
Clip 
103 (1,050, 76)
132 (1,350, 98)
To e−adjust Cam
Attachment
Bushing
Rear No.1 Suspension Arm
Attachment Spring Bumper
Upper Insulator
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
Lower Pivot pin
13 (130, 9)
140 (1,430, 103)
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque
Non−reusable part

56 (570, 41)
37 (380, 27)
Rear Drive Shaft4WD: Rear Differential
13 (130, 9)
2WD
Rear Axle Shaft
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
SA−95
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
COMPONENTS

SA0UU−03
R10779
R10764
SST
R10765
SST SA−96
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. 2WD:
REMOVE AXLE SHAFT (See page SA−52)
3. 4WD:
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA−62)
4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
5. REMOVE 2 BRAKE LINE CLAMP BOLTS
Torque:
Bracket: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
Clamp: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CLAMP BOLT
Torque: 19 N·m (195 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
7. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
Torque:
ABS speed sensor: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
Wire harness: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB WITH BRAKE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub with brake.
Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)
(b) Support it securely.
9. DISCONNECT LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
(See page SA−91)
10. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS
(a) Remove the 2 clips and 2 nuts.
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm.
SST 09628−62011
(c) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628−62011

W01762Matchmarks
W01764
Matchmarks
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
SA−97
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Place matchmarks on the camber adjust cam and sus-
pension member.
(e) Remove the bolt, camber adjust cam, nut and lower sus-
pension arm.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
(f) Remove the bolt, nut and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installaion, please refer to the following item.
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
11. REMOVE COIL SPRING AND REAR NO.1 SUSPEN-
SION ARM
(a) Place matchmarks on the toe−adjust cam and body.
(b) Loosen the bolt and remove the coil spring and upper in-
sulator.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the No.1 sus-
pension arm.
(c) Remove the bolt, toe−adjust cam, 2 attachments, nut and
lower suspension arm.
Torque: 132 N·m (1,350 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
12. REMOVE SPRING BUMPER
Remove the bolt and spring bumper.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)