Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000224Q3
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Front wheel alignment adjustment
  • Perform reset memory
  • Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Automatic transaxle fluid

ATF thermal degradation estimate reset

The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

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4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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5. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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9. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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13. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

(b) Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and disconnect the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

  • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
  • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
  • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

(c) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

*a

Matchmark

(d) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly from the steering knuckle with axle hub.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the boot and drive shaft dust cover.
  • Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the front axle hub.

15. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02040

09521-02010

09521-02060

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.
  • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly LH, hold it horizontally.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the front drive shaft assembly RH together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH from the transaxle.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.
  • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
  • When carrying the front drive shaft assembly RH, hold it horizontally.

HINT:

If the spline connection is stiff, using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap the inboard joint assembly to remove it.

(c) Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.