Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Removal

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (for 4WD)

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC

  6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)

  7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)

  8. DISCONNECT REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH

  9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

  10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

Rear Axle Hub And Bearing -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (for 4WD)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.

    SST
    09930-00010
    NOTICE:
    Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
  1. While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub nut.



4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.



5. REMOVE REAR DISC


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  1. Release the parking brake.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Turn the shoe adjuster until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.

  1. Install the shoe adjusting hole plug to the rear disc.



6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Disconnect the grommet of the skid control sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and 2 sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the carrier.

  1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector (labeled G) from the skid control sensor.



7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Disconnect the grommet of the speed sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Remove the nut (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the trailing arm.

  1. Remove the bolt (labeled G) and sensor body (labeled H) from the carrier.

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


8. DISCONNECT REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Hub And Bearing  Removal
  1. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts from the suspension member and axle carrier.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt from the suspension member side.
  1. Using SST, disconnect the suspension arm from the axle carrier.

    SST
    09610-20012
    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the dust cover.


9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.



10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for 2WD:

    1. Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.

      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.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for 4WD:

    1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub and bearing.

    2. Remove the 4 blots, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.

      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.