RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the inboard joint from the shaft dust cover to remove the shaft dust cover.
SST: 09950-00020
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.
15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH)
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Using SST and a press, press out the inboard joint from the shaft bearing to remove the shaft bearing.
SST: 09527-10011
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.
(c) Remove the snap ring.
Reassembly
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): REASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLY