| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM10000000205HQ |
| Model Year Start: 2022 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ] |
| Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD): INSTALLATION; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - ] | ||
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
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(a) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut. NOTICE:
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(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.
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(c) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 3 bolts and nut. Torque: Bolt A : 135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf} Bolt B : 75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf} |
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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
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(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. |
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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
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(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} |
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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
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(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} |
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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.
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(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut. |
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16. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
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(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} |
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(b) Engage the 2 clamps.
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(c) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly. |
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(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} |
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17. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)
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18. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
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(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} |
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19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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20. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)
(a) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
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(c) Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:
(1) Turn the ignition switch on (READY).
(2) Depress the brake pedal and release it.
(3) Clear the DTCs.
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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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w/ Vacuum Brake Booster: Click here
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w/o Vacuum Brake Booster: Click here
24. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
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