RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. 4WD:
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
4. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum value, replace the axle hub.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation of the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum value, replace the axle hub.