DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): REMOVAL; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM10000000224Q5
Model Year Start: 2022	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): 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	Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" 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.)

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	Link
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
Automatic transaxle fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly

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

for A25A-FKS: Click here
for A25A-FXS: Click here

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

for A25A-FKS: Click here
for A25A-FXS: Click here

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

for A25A-FKS: Click here
for A25A-FXS: Click here

5. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL

for Automatic Transaxle: Click here
for Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle: Click here

6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

for GF1A: Click here
for GF2A: Click here

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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10. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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

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

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. 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.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

Matchmark

(d) Using a plastic 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.

16. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. 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.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) for Gasoline model:

(1) Disconnect the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

(2) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH, transfer case 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.

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

(b) for HV model:

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

(2) 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.

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

19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

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