Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Installation

for 2WD:

1. Install the axle hub and bearing to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

for 4WD:

1. Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft to the axle hub and bearing.
   

2. Install the axle hub and bearing to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

Install the shock absorber with bracket to the axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

Temporarily install the suspension arm with the bolt and 2 nuts to the suspension member and axle carrier.

Connect the skid control sensor wire connector (labeled A) to the skid control sensor.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled B) with the bolt (labeled C).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Install the sensor clamps (labeled D) with the 2 nuts (labeled E).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled F) with the bolt (labeled G).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Insert the connector and grommet into the inside of the vehicle through the passage hole in the wheel house.

NOTICE:

Make sure the grommet band clamp remains on the outside of the vehicle.

Hold the grommet and pull it toward the outside of the vehicle. Then fix the grommet in place so that it is not tilted.

NOTICE:

1. When pulling out the grommet, do not grip the sensor wire.
   
2. Fix the grommet in place within the range shown in the illustration.
   

Connect the skid control sensor wire connector.

Install the sensor (labeled A) with the bolt (labeled B).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
   
2. To prevent interference with the bearing rotor, do not rotate the sensor body when inserting the sensor body or after inserting the sensor body.
   

Install the sensor clamp (labeled C) with the nut (labeled D).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Install the sensor clamps (labeled E) with the 2 nuts (labeled F).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled G) with the bolt (labeled H).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Insert the connector and grommet to the inside of the vehicle through the passage hole in the wheel house.

NOTICE:

Make sure the grommet band clamp remains on the outside of the vehicle.

Hold the grommet and pull it from the inside of the vehicle to the outside of the vehicle. Then fix it in place so that it is not tilted.

NOTICE:

1. When pulling out the grommet, do not grip the sensor wire.
   
2. Fix the grommet in place within the range shown in the illustration.
   

Connect the speed sensor connector.

Align the matchmarks and install the disc.

HINT:

When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the disc has the smallest runout.

Install the cylinder with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

26.5 N*m{270 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf}

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
   
2. Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
   

Install a new hub nut.

Torque:

216 N*m{2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.

Inspect the rear wheel alignment (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227X006X.html).

Check the speed sensor signal for ABS (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000ONN01NX.html).

Check the speed sensor signal for VSC (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000022CZ007X.html).