RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
9. Disconnect drive shaft from axle hub.
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal and ABS speed sensor rotor.
10. Remove drive shaft.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
Automatic Transmission (A/T) RH:
a. Remove the 2 bolts of the center bearing bracket and pull out the drive shaft together with the center bearing case and center drive shaft.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the center drive shaft with the drive shaft to the transaxle through the center bearing bracket.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and center bearing bracket.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
LH:
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. See TSB DL001-98, 3-6-98.
HINT:
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Coat the oil seal lip with Multipurpose (MP) grease.
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After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
Except 2WD RH:
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Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
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Whether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by sound or feeling when driving it in.