RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Removal
DIFFERENTIAL: DIAPHRAGM OIL SEAL: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
(b) Install a new gasket to the rear differential drain plug.
(c) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the rear differential drain plug and gasket.
2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING
4. REMOVE 4WD LINEAR SOLENOID
5. REMOVE YOKE
6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING CONICAL SPRING WASHER
7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING SHIM
8. REMOVE DIAPHRAGM OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the rear differential carrier.
SST: 09308-10010