RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
b. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the 4 lock plates.
c. Remove the 8 ring gear set bolts and 4 lock plates.
d. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
11. Remove side bearings. Using SST and a press, remove the 2 side bearings from the differential case.
SST 09950 - 00020
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the differential case.
12. 2 Pinion differential only: Disassemble differential case.
NOTICE: If equipped with Torque Sensing LSD, do not disassemble the differential case.
a. Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the straight pin.
b. Remove these parts from the differential case:
1) Pinion shaft.
2) 2 pinion gears.
3) 2 pinion gear thrust washers.
4) 2 side gears.
5) 2 side gear thrust washers.
SIDE GEAR SHAFT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
1. Remove dust cover. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover.