Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FHCR
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

HINT:

If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle hub bolts.

Maximum runout:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  • Make sure to set the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the front axle hub bolts.
  • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

HINT:

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

8. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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10. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

(a) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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(c) Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:

(1) Turn the ignition switch on (READY).

(2) Depress the brake pedal and release it.

(3) Clear the DTCs.

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