RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and
Repair/Front Speed Sensor/Removal.
5. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Brake/Removal
7. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front
Stabilizer Bar/Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control
Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Lower No. 1 Arm/Removal
11. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
12. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
NOTE: Do not punch the marks.
(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the steering knuckle with axle hub.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
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Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
13. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
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Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH