AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD): REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000027HAV
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD): 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 carrier 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 Procedures are not Performed
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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
Rear 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.)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

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.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
Rear 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
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

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

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3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)

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5. 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.

(b) 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.

(c) Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

6. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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8. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the rear flexible hose.

9. REMOVE REAR DISC

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10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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11. REMOVE NO. 2 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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14. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

16. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 3 bolts and nut of the rear trailing arm assembly.

(b) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack

(d) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and disconnect the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(f) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

(g) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.