2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Fix the rear differential carrier in place with the 
overhaul attachment.
2. RE

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7. INSPECT RUNOUT OF TRANSMISSION COUPLING 
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a dial gauge so that it is perpendicular to the 
inner side of the tran

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10. REMOVE YOKE
(a) Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 
3 bolts and yoke from the differential carrier.
11. REMOVE TRANSMISS

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14. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the preload 
(starting torque) within the diffe

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18. REMOVE DRIVE PINION NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the rear drive 
pinion nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
• Use SST with the

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21. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear differential case from the rear 
differential carrier.
22. REMOVE DIFFEREN

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26. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED 
ROLLER BEARING
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, lightly and uniformly 
tap out the rear driv

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HINT:
If the race is remains on the rear differential case, 
repeat the step above to remove the race.
29. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR