RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
2. Remove inboard and outboard joint boot clamps.
Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 boot clamps.
3. Remove inboard joint tulip.
a. Place matchmarks on the inboard joint tulip and shaft.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
b. Remove the inboard joint tulip from the drive shaft.
4. Remove tripod.
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
b. Place matchmarks on the shaft and tripod.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
c. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from the drive shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tap the roller.
5. Remove inboard and outboard joint boots and clamps. Slide out the 2 boots and 4 clamps.
NOTICE: Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
6. Remove No. 2 dust deflector. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No. 2 dust deflector.
ASSEMBLY