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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2019]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH

(a) Install a new rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.

2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Coat the splines of the rear drive inboard joint assembly LH with Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX API GL-5 or equivalent.

(b) Coat the snap ring of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH with MP grease.

(c) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the rear drive shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Face the end gap of the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH downward.
  • Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
  • Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot LH.
  • Make sure to center the rear drive shaft assembly during installation to prevent damage to the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

*a

except Torque Vectoring Differential

*b

for Torque Vectoring Differential

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5. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK