Drive Line. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Drive Shaft. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly -- Disassembly |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
| 1. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2 CLAMP LH |
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Using needle-nose pliers, remove the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
| 2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH |
Using pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
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| 3. REMOVE REAR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Remove the boot from the inboard joint.
| 4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH |
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Remove any old grease from the inboard joint.
Put matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.
- NOTICE:
- Do not punch the marks.
Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.
Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.
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Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod joint.
- NOTICE:
- Do not punch the marks.
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Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod joint from the outboard joint shaft.
- NOTICE:
- Do not tap the rollers.
Remove the inboard joint boot.
| 5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT LH SHAFT SNAP RING |
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Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
| 6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH |
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Using SST and a press, press out the shaft dust cover.
- SST
- 09950-00020
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.