Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FJ3X
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Install the rear differential support to the rear differential carrier assembly with 4 new bolts.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Install the rear No. 1 differential support to the rear differential carrier assembly with 2 new bolts.

Torque:

55 N·m {561 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the rear upper differential mount stopper to the rear No. 1 differential support.

3. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Install the rear No. 2 differential support to the rear differential carrier assembly with 2 new bolts.

Torque:

55 N·m {561 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the rear upper differential mount stopper to the rear No. 2 differential support.

4. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the contact surface when installing the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support.
  • The remaining oil may leak out when installing the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support.
  • Securely support the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support while performing this step to avoid excessively tilting or dropping the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support.
  • Install the bolts and nuts with the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support secured.

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack or equivalent.

(b) Temporarily install the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and 3 new bolts.

(c) Tighten the 2 bolts (A).

Torque:

86 N·m {877 kgf·cm, 63 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the bolts with the inner cylinder or rear differential mount cushion tilted.

(d) Tighten the bolt (B).

Torque:

130 N·m {1326 kgf·cm, 96 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the bolts with the inner cylinder or rear differential mount cushion tilted.

(e) Install the breather tube.

(f) Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

19.6 N·m {200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

(g) Connect the 2 connectors.

(h) Connect the 2 harness clamps.

5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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6. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; A25A-FKS (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/ Canister Pump Module): INSTALLATION+

8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: INSTALLATION

9. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION

10. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT+