RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
1. Install right case bearing.
Using SST 09316-12010, 09950-60020 (09951-00780), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) and a press, press in the bearing.
2. Install left case bearing.
Using SST 09316-12010, 09950-60020 (09951-00780), 09950-70010 (09951-071 50) and a press, press in the left case.
3. Install ring gear.
a. Clean the contact surface of the ring gear mounting left case.
Heat the ring gear to about 100°C (212°F) in an oil bath.
NOTICE: Do not heat the ring gear above 110°C (230°F).
c. Carefully remove the ring gear from the oil bath.
d. Clean the contact surface of the ring gear with cleaning solvent.
e. Align the matchmarks and quickly install the ring gear on the ring gear mounting left case.