2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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(a) Install a new boot clamp to the outboard joint boot 
and temporarily bend the lever.
NOTICE:
When temporarily bending the lever, ma

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11. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
HINT:
Install the damper clamp to outboard joint side.
(a) Install a new drive shaft damper cla

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(f) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease 
from the boot kit.
Standard grease capacity:
175 to 185 g (6.2 to 6.5 oz.)
(g) U

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18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2 
CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
(1) Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 inboard 
joint

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(c) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER (for 
RH)
(a) Using SST and a press, p

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6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the drive 
shaft with vinyl tape to pre

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(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, fix the buckle into 
place by tapping it. At the same time, use the 
plastic-faced hammer to adjust t

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(b) Using water pump pliers, temporarily lock the boot 
clamp by clamping it down until a "click" sound is 
heard.
(c) Using a