AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT; 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002FR79
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT; 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - ]

REPLACEMENT

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 axle hub bolt 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
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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
	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. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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

4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

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

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH

(a) Temporarily install 2 service nuts to the front axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.

Recommended service nut:

Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

NOTICE:

Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

*a	Service Nut
*b	Hold
*c	Turn

(b) Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub sub-assembly, remove the front axle hub bolt.

SST: 09650-17011

NOTICE:

Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH

(a) Temporarily install a new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

(b) Install a washer and service nut to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

Recommended service nut:

Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

HINT:

Recommended washer thickness is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

*a	Service Nut
*b	Washer
*c	Hold
*d	Turn

(c) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub sub-assembly, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the service nut.

NOTICE:

Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.
Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

(d) Remove the 3 service nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.

8. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

for Steel Steering Knuckle :

107 N·m {1091 kgf·cm, 79 ft·lbf}

for Aluminum Steering Knuckle :

150 N·m {1530 kgf·cm, 111 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
Make sure that there is no foreign matter on the threads of the bolt.

10. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Set the 2 front speed sensor LH hooks on the front shock absorber assembly LH.

Hook

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

(b) Connect the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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12. 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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(1) Turn the ignition switch on (READY).

(2) Depress the brake pedal and release it.

(3) Clear the DTCs.

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