tie rod TOYOTA RAV4 2006 Service Repair Manual

EM–242GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM
(b) 4WD:
Disconnect the control cable (see page AX-154).
31. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-3)
32. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-2)
33. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page PR-3)
34. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
35. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Remove the hub nut (see page AH-8).
36. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH
(a) Remove the hub nut (see page AH-8).
37. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
LH (See page SP-30)
38. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
RH (See page SP-30)
39. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(See page PS-44)
40. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
(See page PS-42)
41. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
42. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH
(a) 2WD:
Remove the drive shaft (see page DS-10).
(b) 4WD:
Remove the drive shaft (see page DS-43).
43. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH
(a) 2WD:
Remove the drive shaft (see page DS-10).
(b) 4WD:
Remove the drive shaft (see page DS-43).
44. REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSAXLE
(a) Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers with the
4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
• Insert the claw of the hanger into hole of the
cylinder head.
• Fit the fork part of the hanger onto the rib of the
cylinder head.
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Part Name Part No.
No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120
No. 2 engine hanger 12282-31100
Bolt 91671-10825

AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–7
AH
REMOVAL
(2005/11-2006/01)
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
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. 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.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using SST and a 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.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub
nut.
5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
191)
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40)
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-42)
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
9. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
(b) Disconnect the lower arm from the ball joint.
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MA–12MAINTENANCE – CHASSIS
MA
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
(2006/01- )
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play.
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not
damaged.
(5) Check that the connectors are properly
connected to the steering gear housing.
2. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place
wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm
(7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has
about half its ordinary load. Place stands under
the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4
wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm.
Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps,
grease leakage, kinks or damage.
4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If
oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
5. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
(a) For the rear differential oil inspection, refer to the
following procedures (see page DF-3).
Type See procedures
U151E See page AX-126
U151F See page AX-126
Type See procedures
Front Oil See page TF-45
Rear Oil See page TF-45

STEERING COLUMN – STEERING SYSTEMSR–5
SR
(c) For the following 2steps, carry out the RH and LH
procedures separately.
(1) Draw a line on the tie rod and rack end where it
can easily be seen.
(2) Using a paper gauge, measure the distance
between the tie rod end and the rack end
screw.
(3) Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the
rack boots.
(4) Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
(5) Turn the RH and LH rack ends by the same
amount (but in opposite directions) in
accordance with the steering angle.
HINT:
Electronic power steering: 1 turn (360
) of rack
end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) -
10.8
of steering angle.
(6) Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.
Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the difference in length
between the RH and LH tie rod ends and
rack end screws is less than 1.5 mm (0.059
in.).
(7) Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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EM–382GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM
(g) Tighten the suspension member and
crossmember's bolts.
Torque: 96 N*m (979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf) for bolt A
145 N*m (1,478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) for
bolt B
(h) Tighten the member brace rear's bolts.
Torque: 145 N*m (1,478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) for
bolt C
93 N*m (948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf) for bolt D
(i) Remove the sling device and chain block.
(j) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 and No. 2 engine
hangers.
32. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH
(a) 2WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-33).
(b) 4WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-66).
33. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH
(a) 2WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-33).
(b) 4WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-66).
34. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
35. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See
page PS-45)
36. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See
page PS-44)
37. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
38. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
(See page SP-31)
39. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Install the hub nut (see page AH-11).
40. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH
(a) Install the hub nut (see page AH-11).
41. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
42. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page PR-5)
43. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-4)
44. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-4)
45. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
ASSEMBLY
(a) 2WD:
Connect the control cable (see page AX-154).
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DS–8DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
DS
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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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)
DS
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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DS–34DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
DS
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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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)DS–41
DS
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) Using a brass bar and hammer, set the brass bar
against position (1) as shown in the illustration and
remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the oil seal.
• Do not damage the drive shaft boot.
• Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.
(b) Squeeze the ends of the snap ring, and remove the
snap ring from the bearing bracket.
(c) Remove the bearing bracket bolt and remove the
front drive shaft from the bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the oil seal.
• Do not damage the boot.
• Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.
HINT:
If the connection is stiff, use a brass bar and
hammer to lightly tap the edge of the inboard joint
RH and remove it.
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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