Drive Shaft. Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For 4Wd) Installation

Drive Line. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

Drive Shaft. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For 4Wd) -- Installation

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

Coat the splines of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.

Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
1. Set the snap ring with the opening facing downwards.
2. Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

Coat the splines of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.

Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal.

Squeeze the ends of the snap ring and install it to the bearing bracket.

Install a new bearing bracket bolt.
Torque:
32 N*m{330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf}

3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH

Align the matchmarks and connect the steering knuckle with axle hub.

4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Connect the lower arm to the ball joint with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
92 N*m{938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf}

6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

Install the link with the 2 nuts.
Torque:
74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the castle nut.
Torque:
49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}
NOTICE:
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

Install a new cotter pin.

10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

Install the cylinder with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
34 N*m{350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf}

12. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

13. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For 4Wd) Installation

Disconnect the sensor connector.

Remove the sensor clip (labeled A), bolt (labeled B) and sensor clamp (labeled C).

Remove the sensor clip (labeled D), bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F).

Remove the bolt and sensor from the knuckle.
NOTICE:
Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

14. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub 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:
for U140F:
216 N*m{2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf}
except U140F:
292 N*m{2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.

16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:: 103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}

17. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)

for U140F:
Add automatic transaxle fluid (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00XX_01_0008.html).

for U151F:
Add automatic transaxle fluid (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUK00YX_01_0013.html).

18. ADD TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

for E352F/E359F:
Add transaxle oil (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001YVM00AX_01_0009.html).

for EB61F:
Add transaxle oil (RAV4_ACA30 RM000002Z2L015X_01_0002.html).

19. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X.html).