RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Removal
AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
(a) Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub nut.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake/Removal
5. REMOVE REAR DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Rear Brake/Disassembly
6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel
Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Skid Control Sensor/Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)
8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear
No. 1 Suspension Arm/Removal
9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.
10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
(a) for 2WD:
(1) Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and the bearing from the axle carrier.
NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become
damaged or contact foreign matter.