RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
2. Remove ring gear mounting left case.
a. Place matchmarks on the differential left case and the differential right case.
b. Remove the 12 bolts.
NOTICE: Using the soft jaws, hold the left case in a vise.
c. Remove the differential left case upward.
3. Remove ring gear.
a. Place matchmarks on the differential left case and ring gear.
b. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the ring gear.
c. Remove the O-ring from the left case.
4. Remove left case bearing.
Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09950-00020 or equivalent, and a press, press out the bearing.
5. Remove thrust washer.
6. Remove center differential case assembly.
7. Disassemble center differential case.
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.