RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Installation
AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
(a) for 2WD:
(1) Install the axle hub and bearing to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 90 Nm (918 kgf-cm, 68 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become
damaged or contact foreign matter.
(b) for 4WD:
(1) Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft to the axle hub and bearing.
(2) Install the axle hub and bearing assembly to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 90 Nm (918 kgf-cm, 68 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become
damaged or contact foreign matter.
2. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the shock absorber to the axle carrier with bracket with the 2 bolts.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear No. 1
Suspension Arm/Installation
4. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
5. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Speed Sensor/Installation
6. INSTALL REAR DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Rear Brake/Reassembly
7. INSTALL REAR BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Brake/Installation
8. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.