AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001FHD1
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle hub removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system	1 minute

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

Click here

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

Click here

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Click here

4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

6. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here

7. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here

8. REMOVE REAR DISC

Click here

9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

10. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for AWD)

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.

11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

(a) Place matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Do not push the rear axle hub and bearing assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.