AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026QG0
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]

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 rear axle hub removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

Click here

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

Click here

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Click here

4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

6. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here

7. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here

8. REMOVE REAR DISC

Click here

9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

10. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for AWD)

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the skid control sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Keep the tip of the skid control sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the skid control sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the skid control sensor.

11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

(a) Place matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Do not push the rear axle hub and bearing assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.