DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000021FEI
Model Year Start: 2022	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [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 drive shaft 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
Wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform "Calibration"	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System (for HV model)

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 "Calibration"	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System (for Gasoline model)

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Click here

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER

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3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear differential carrier assembly.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02040

09521-02010

09521-02060

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot LH.
Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
When removing the rear drive shaft assembly LH, keep it level.

*a	except Torque Vectoring Differential
*b	for Torque Vectoring Differential

4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.