Removal & Installation (RAV4 4WD)
- Remove axle shaft cotter pin and lock cap. While apply brakes, remove axle shaft nut. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake drum. See REAR BRAKE DRUM. Mark drive shaft and differential side gear flange for installation reference. Remove 4 drive shaft flange bolts. Remove drive shaft.
- Remove ABS speed sensor. Remove brake shoes. See REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES. Remove parking brake cable from backing plate. Disconnect brake fluid line from wheel cylinder.
- Remove 4 bolts securing hub, bearing and backing plate to suspension arm. Remove components as an assembly. Using puller, remove bearing from hub. Remove inner bearing race from outside of hub. To install, reverse removal procedure.