RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
d. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
e. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub and bearing.
3. Remove drive shaft lock nut.
a. Install the disc and brake caliper.
Torque: 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
c. With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (159 ft. lbs.)
d. Remove the brake caliper and disc.
4. W/ ABS: Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness from steering knuckle.
Remove the 2 bolts, ABS speed sensor and wire harness.
Torque:
ABS speed sensor to Steering knuckle: 7.8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
ABS speed sensor wire to Steering knuckle: 5.4 Nm (48 inch lbs.)
5. Loosen 2 nuts on lower side of shock absorber.
Torque: 158 Nm (117 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Do not remove the 2 nuts and bolts.
6. Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)