Cv axle TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 9: Installing Stabilizer Bar Bushings (Corolla Shown; 1999 Celica Is Similar)
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STRUT OR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removal (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla & ECHO)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove flexible brake hose and ABS speed sensor
harness (if equipped) clamps from struts/shock absorbers. Disconnect left and right stabilizer bar links
from struts.
2. On models with a one-piece rear seat, remove rear seatback and cushion. On models with separated rear
seat, lean rear seatback forward. On Camry models, remove rear side seatback. On Camry Solara and
ECHO models, remove rear outer seat belts. On Camry Solara, Celica & ECHO models, remove package
tray trim panel. On Camry Solara & ECHO models, remove quarter trim panels, roof side inner garnish
and room partition board. On 2000 Celica models, remove luggage compartment mat, rear deck trim
cover, and deck trim side panel. On ECHO models, remove door scuff plate and door opening trim. See
Fig. 5
.
3. Using 2 floor jacks, support rear axle carriers, or axle beam for ECHO models. Remove strut or shock
absorber lower mounting nuts/bolts. Remove the cap and strut-to-body upper mounting nuts. On ECHO
models, remove the 2 shaft nuts and lower suspension support. On all models, remove strut or shock

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absorber.
Inspection
Compress and extend shock/strut shaft to check for abnormal resistance or noise. Push shaft in fully, and
release. Shaft should return at a constant speed throughout its travel. If shock/strut is defective, replace as an
assembly.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (RAV4)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Using a jack and wooden block, support rear suspension arm.
Remove upper suspension cap. See Fig. 4
. Remove 2 shaft nuts, retainers and cushion. Remove shock
absorber. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
STRUT ROD
Removal & Installation (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, 1999 Celica & Corolla)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. On all models except 1999 Celica, remove center exhaust
pipe. On all models, remove nuts and bolts holding strut rod to axle carrier, and body. Remove strut rod.
2. Install strut rod, leaving nuts and bolts loose. Lower vehicle. Bounce vehicle several times to settle
suspension. With vehicle weight on suspension, tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
SUSPENSION ARMS
Removal (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica & Corolla)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove the 2 nuts and suspension arm washer. See Fig.
1 . Remove No. 2 suspension arm from axle carrier. Remove stabilizer bar brackets from suspension
member. NOTE: If strut is to be disassembled, loosen, but do not remove strut shaft nut before
removing strut.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, discharge gas from old shock absorber prior to
disposal. Carefully drill a hole 0.08-0.12" (2-3 mm) in diameter above lower
mounting bracket on cylinder.
NOTE: Note orientation of suspension arm installation for reassembly reference.

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2. Using a floor jack, support suspension member. Remove suspension member nuts, bolts and stoppers.
Lower suspension member. Remove No. 1 lower suspension arm.
Installation
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Be sure to install components in their original locations. On all
models except Corolla, suspension arms are marked with paint. Install suspension arms with paint marks
facing rearward. On Corolla models, suspension arms have left hand threads on one side. Install
suspension arms with left hand threads to the axle carrier side.
2. Install all nuts and bolts, but DO NOT tighten. Install wheels. Lower vehicle. Bounce vehicle several
times to stabilize suspension. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification, with vehicle weight on
suspension. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Check rear wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS
& PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
WHEEL BEARINGS (HUBS)
Removal (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla & RAV4 FWD)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. On drum brake models, remove brake drum. On disc
brake models, remove rotor. Remove caliper, leaving flex hose attached, suspend aside. Disconnect ABS
sensor (if equipped).
2. On all models, check wheel hub axial play and runout. See WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
under
ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Remove 4 bolts and remove axle hub and "O" ring.
Installation
Coat NEW "O" ring with grease and install hub. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
Removal (RAV4 4WD)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel and brake drum. Using a dial indicator, check wheel
bearing end play and runout. End play should not exceed .002" (.05 mm). Runout should not
exceed .0028" (.07 mm). If axle hub end play or runout exceed specification, replace hub with bearing.
2. Remove bolt and ABS sensor. Remove drive axle. Remove drive axle lock nut. Place matchmarks on
drive axle and differential side gear shaft. Remove 4 nuts and remove drive axle. Disassemble rear brake
shoes. Disconnect brakeline from wheel cylinder. Remove parking brake cable. Remove 4 bolts and
remove axle hub with bearing and backing plate. See Fig. 10
.
3. Using Puller (09950-40011) and Replacer Set (09950-60011), remove bearing from axle hub. Remove
bearing race from axle hub. See Fig. 11. NOTE: Wheel bearings and wheel hub, is a one piece assembly and must be replaced
as a single unit.

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Fig. 11: Removing Axle Bearing Race (RAV4 4WD)
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Installation
1. With backing plate on axle hub, install NEW bearing and race to axle hub using a press and Adaptors
(09527-17011) and (09950-60010). Install axle hub with backing plate to rear No. 1 suspension arm. See
Fig. 10
.
2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, 1999 Celica & Corolla
Axle Hub-To-Axle Carrier Bolts59 (80)
Brake Caliper-To-Backing Plate Bolts35 (47)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts
Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara29 (39)

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Celica & Corolla32 (44)
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts14 (19)
Strut Rod Bolts
Corolla67 (91)
Except Corolla83 (113)
Strut Shaft Nut36 (49)
Strut-To-Axle Carrier Bolts & Nuts
Corolla105 (142)
Except Corolla (New Nut)188 (255)
Except Corolla (Reused Nut)145 (197)
Strut-To-Body Nuts29 (39)
Suspension Arm-To-Axle Carrier Bolt
Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara134 (181)
Celica145 (197)
Corolla92 (125)
Suspension Arm-To-Suspension Member Bolt & Nut
Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara134 (181)
Celica145 (197)
Corolla92 (125)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
2000 Celica
Axle Carrier-To-Lower Suspension Arm Cam Bolts55 (74)
Axle Hub-To-Axle Carrier Bolts41 (56)
Brake Caliper-To-Backing Plate Bolts35 (47)
Lower Suspension Arm-To-Bracket Nut81 (110)
Shock Absorber-To-Body Nuts41 (56)
Shock Absorber-To-Lower Suspension Arm103 (140)
Shock Absorber Shaft Nut41 (56)
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts13 (18)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut32 (44)
Upper Suspension Arm Bolts55 (74)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
ECHO
Axle Beam-To-Body Bolt60 (82)
Axle Hub-To-Axle Beam Bolts38 (52)
Lower Suspension Support Shaft Nut18 (25)
Shock Absorber-To-Axle Beam Nut36 (49)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
RAV4
Axle Hub-To-Rear No.1 Suspension Arm Bolts
2WD38 (51)

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59 (80)
Camber Adjust Cam Bolt83 (113)
Drive Axle Lock Nut159 (216)
Drive Axle-To-Differential Side Gear41 (56)
Rear No.1 Suspension Arm Toe Adjust Cam Bolt97 (132)
Shock Absorber Shaft Nut11 (15)
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt27 (37)
Upper & Lower Suspension Arm Nuts76 (103)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
ABS Speed Sensor Bolt
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica & Corolla71 (8.0)
ECHO48 (5.4)
RAV469 (7.8)

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Fig. 4: Ignition Switch 8-Pin Connector (All Others)
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PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH
Adjusting Park/Neutral Switch
Locate park/neutral switch at transmission or transaxle. Loosen park/neutral position switch bolt(s) and verify
shift selector is in "N" position. Align switch shaft groove with neutral basic line on switch. Hold switch in
position and tighten bolt(s) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Park/Neutral Switch Continuity Check
Disconnect electrical connector from park/neutral switch at transmission or transaxle. Using ohmmeter, check
for continuity at specified terminals with gearshift in proper positions. See Fig. 5
. See PARK/NEUTRAL
SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS table. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: If vehicle will not start with shift lever in Park/Neutral position, verify correct
park/neutral switch adjustment. If park/neutral switch is correctly adjusted,
verify switch continuity.
Application & Gearshift Position
Continuity Between Terminals
No.
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna
Park5 & 6, 2 & 7
Reverse2 & 8
Neutral5 & 6, 2 & 9

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