RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
9. Disconnect drive shaft from axle hub.
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal and ABS speed sensor rotor.
10. Remove drive shaft.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
RH:
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring.
LH:
a. Remove the air cleaner.
b. Remove the transmission case protector.
Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
c. Using a hub nut wrench or an equivalent, remove the drive shaft.
d. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT:
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Coat the oil seal lip with Multipurpose (MP) grease.
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After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
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Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
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Whether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by sound or feeling when driving it in.
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After installation, check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) of play in axial direction.
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After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be pulled out by hand.
Disassembly / Assembly
DISASSEMBLY