RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
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Make sure the dust cover is installed so that the inboard joint contacts the dust cover at the location indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
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Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
(a) Install a new hole snap ring.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
HINT: Before installing the boots, wrap the splines of the shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.
(a) Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot No. 2 clamp to the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Install a new outboard joint boot so that it is between the outboard joint boot No. 2 clamp and outboard joint shaft.
(c) Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot clamp to the outboard joint boot.
(d) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease from the boot kit.
Standard grease capacity:
7. TIGHTEN FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2 CLAMP
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves while performing the operation and be careful to avoid cutting your hands or other body parts.
(a) Temporarily bend the lever of the clamp.
NOTE: When temporarily bending the lever, make sure not to deform the band and lever.