2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual DRIVE SHAFT  –  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)DS–63
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(c) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline 
toward the outboard joint.
(d) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(e) U

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual DS–64DRIVE SHAFT  –  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
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17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2 
CLAMP
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 inboard joint 
boot c

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INSTALLATION
(2005/11-2006/01)
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear 
oil.

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12. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-

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3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB 
LH
(a) Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the 
steering knuckle with axle hub, an

Page 1422 of 2000

TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual DF–18DIFFERENTIAL  –  REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the tailpipe (see page EX-2).
4. REMOVE CE

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(d) Support the rear differential carrier with a 
transmission jack or equivalent.
(e) Fix the nuts in place and remove bolt A, bolt B a

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TOYOTA RAV4 2006  Service Repair Manual DF–20DIFFERENTIAL  –  REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
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9. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NO. 1 AND NO. 2 
SUPPORT
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and differential No. 1 and No. 2 
supports from the differen