FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
- Disconnect the speed sensor (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH
- Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.NOTE: Do not punch the marks.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the steering knuckle with axle hub.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
- Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
- DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
- Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case.
- Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
- FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST. SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)