RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
c. Using SST and a hammer, remove the 2 plate washers.
SST 09504 - 22011
HINT: Measure the plate washer and note the thickness.
d. Remove the differential case and 2 bearing outer races from the carrier.
HINT: Tag the 2 bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
7. Remove drive pinion from differential carrier.
8. Remove drive pinion rear bearing.
a. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion.
SST 09950 - 00020
HINT: If the drive pinion or ring gear are damaged, replace them a set.
b. Remove the plate washer.
9. Remove front and rear bearing outer races. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the 2 over races from the carrier.
10. Remove ring gear.
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.