AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001WM6E
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD): 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 rear axle carrier 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
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Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
		Lighting system (EXT) (w/ AFS)
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Clear zero point calibration data. 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
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization	Lighting system (EXT)(w/ Headlight ECU)
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization	Lighting system (EXT)(w/ AFS)

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
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory". 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
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization	Lighting system (EXT)(w/ Headlight ECU)

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

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

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3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)

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5. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly or connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

(c) Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

6. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

7. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the rear flexible hose.

8. REMOVE REAR DISC

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9. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE NO. 2 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

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12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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14. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

16. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 3 bolts and nut of the rear trailing arm assembly.

(b) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack

(d) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and disconnect the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(f) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

(g) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.