AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD): INSTALLATION; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

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Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD): INSTALLATION; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

NOTICE:

Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

(b) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

Torque:

Bolt A :

135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf}

Bolt B :

75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf}

2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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3. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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4. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

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5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

7. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

8. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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9. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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10. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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11. INSTALL NO. 2 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Install the flexible hose bracket to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

12. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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13. INSTALL REAR DISC

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14. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

107 N·m {1091 kgf·cm, 79 ft·lbf}

15. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut.

Torque:

216 N·m {2203 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

HINT:

Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

16. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.

Torque:

15.5 N·m {158 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage the 2 clamps.

(d) Connect the rear skid control sensor connector to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

17. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)

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18. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Connect the rear flexible hose to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

19. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

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20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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21. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.

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22. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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23. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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24. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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