Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WM6A
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front axle hub assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for HV model)*

Pre-collision system

Lighting system (EXT) (w/ AFS)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for HV model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name

See Procedure

Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system

6 minutes

Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system

1 minute

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory".
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

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)

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL+

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

09931-00010

09931-00020

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

(b) Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and disconnect the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

  • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
  • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
  • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT+

7. REMOVE FRONT DISC

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL+

8. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and disconnect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

9. DISCONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Place matchmarks on the front axle hub LH and front drive shaft assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

  • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
  • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.