Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FK88
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) w/ Floor Under Cover:

Remove the 3 nuts and lower No. 1 front floor heat insulator.

(b) w/o Floor Under Cover:

Remove the 3 nuts and lower No. 1 front floor heat insulator.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers, and disconnect the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

  • During the removal, do not exert excessive force on the universal joint.
  • When removing, transporting or storing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not allow the No. 2 joint angle to exceed 20°.

(b) Place matchmarks on the differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Matchmark

(c) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers, and disconnect the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the differential carrier assembly.

(d) Place matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Matchmark

(e) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers, and disconnect the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.