RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove dust deflector. Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. Remove lower ball joint.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST), remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628 - 62011
3. Remove axle hub.
a. Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520 - 00031
b. Using SST, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle hub.
SST 09950 - 40010 (09951 - 04020, 09952 - 04010, 09953 - 04030, 09954 - 04010, 09955 - 04060, 09957 - 04010, 09958 - 04010), 09950 -
60010 (09951 - 00370)
4. Remove dust cover.
Remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.