Hub TOYOTA RAV4 2006 Service Service Manual

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNITAX–205
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(g) As shown in the illustration, measure the 2 places of
the transaxle housing. Calculate the dimension E
using the formula.
NOTICE:
Note down the dimension E as it is necessary
for the following process.
HINT:
Dimension E = Dimension (1) - Dimension (2)
30. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB
(See page AX-187)
31. INSTALL MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB
(a) Install the bearing race to the transaxle while
checking its direction.
Standard bearing diameter
(b) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing and race with
petroleum jelly, and install them onto the multiple
disc clutch hub.
Standard thrust bearing and race diameter
(c) Install the input shaft thrust bearing to the multiple
clutch hub.
Standard bearing diameter
(d) Install the forward clutch hub to the transaxle.
32. INSTALL FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the input shaft thrust bearing to the forward
clutch.
Standard bearing diameter
NOTICE:
Install the thrust bearing properly so that the
race "B" will be visible.
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D008087E03
Item Inside Outside
Bearing race 34.5 mm (1.358 in.) 48.5 mm (1.909 in.)
D003628E01
Item Inside Outside
Bearing 36.3 mm (1.429 in.) 52.25 mm (2.055 in.)
D003929E01
Item Inside Outside
Bearing 23.5 mm (0.925 in.) 44.0 mm (1.732 in.)
D011358E01
Item Inside Outside
Bearing 33.85 mm (1.3327 in.) 52.2 mm (2.055 in.)

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(b) Install the forward clutch to the multiple clutch hub.
NOTICE:
Align the splines of all discs in the forward
clutch with those of multiple clutch hub to
assemble them securely.
33. INSTALL OVERDRIVE BRAKE GASKET
(a) Install 2 new overdrive brake gaskets to the
transaxle.
34. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the differential assembly to the transaxle.
35. INSTALL NO. 2 THRUST BEARING UNDERDRIVE
RACE
(a) Install the thrust bearing race to the underdrive
planetary gear.
36. INSTALL THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
(a) Calculate the end play value using the following
formula and value of Dimensions D and E that were
measured when installing the cylindrical roller
bearing and underdrive planetary gear. Select an
appropriate underdrive planetary gear thrust
bearing race No. 2 which satisfies the specified end
play value, and install it.
Standard end play:
0.498 to 0.993 mm (0.0194 to 0.0390 in.)
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U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – FORWARD CLUTCHAX–231
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• This prevents the spring sheet from being
deformed.
• Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
5. INSTALL FORWARD CLUTCH FLANGE HOLE SNAP
RING
(a) Install the 5 plates, 5 discs and flange.
Install order:
P - D - P - D - P - D - P - D - P - D - F
HINT:
P = Plate
D = Disc
F = Flange
(b) Using a screwdriver, install the snap ring.
(c) Check that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with one of the cutouts.
6. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FORWARD
CLUTCH (See page AX-228)
7. INSPECT FORWARD MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC
(a) Inspect the clutch disc rotation.
(1) After inserting the multiple disc clutch into the
multiple disc clutch hub, rotate the forward
clutch and check that the disc lightly rotates.
NOTICE:
Do not place the forward clutch in a vise.
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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)DS–7
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REMOVAL
(2005/11-2006/01)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see
page AX-147).
(b) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see
page AX-146).
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-6)
4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor (see page BC-191).
5. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40)
7. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-30)
9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-7)
11. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
12. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE
HUB LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed
sensor rotor.
Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from
the axle assembly.
13. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE
HUB RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
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DS–8DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
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14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
• Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft
together with the drive shaft bearing case.
(b) Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the inboard joint
boot and drive shaft dust cover.
• Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
18. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it
is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)DS–9
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REMOVAL
(2006/01- )
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see
page AX-147).
(b) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see
page AX-146).
(c) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U151E (see
page AX-172).
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-8)
4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor (see page BC-191).
5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40)
7. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-30)
9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-21)
11. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
12. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE
HUB LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed
sensor rotor.
Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from
the axle assembly.
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DS–10DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
DS
13. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE
HUB RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
• Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft
together with the drive shaft bearing case.
(b) Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case
oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft
dust cover.
• Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
18. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it
is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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DS–32DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
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INSTALLATION
(2005/11-2006/01)
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft spline and install the drive shaft with
2 bolts.
Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
LH
(a) Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to 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 NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-10)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
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 (See
page PS-45)
10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor (see page BC-191).
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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)DS–33
DS
12. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-10)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
15. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see page
AX-152).
(b) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see page
AX-151).
16. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
INSTALLATION
(2006/01- )
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive
shaft.
(c) Install the 2 bearing bracket bolts.
Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
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3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
LH
(a) Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the
steering knuckle with axle hub, 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 NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-24)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
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 (See
page PS-45)
10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor (see page BC-193).
12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-11)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
15. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see page
AX-152).
(b) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see page
AX-151).
(c) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U151E (see page
AX-177).
16. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
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