How to change front wheel bearing on Toyota RAV4 II – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22),
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22),
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_),
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 1.8 (ZCA25_, ZCA26_)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front wheel bearing on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) and other TOYOTA models
Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Toyota RAV4 II car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota RAV4 II – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 4
Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use 12-point socket No.30.
Step 5
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 6
Raise the car.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 7
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 8
Remove the wheel.
Step 9
Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the fastening nut.
Step 11
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc.
Step 17
Clean the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18
Unscrew the fastener of the ABS sensor wiring harness. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 20
Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21
Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22
Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use water pump pliers.
Step 23
Remove the cotter pin that secures the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 24
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 27
Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29
Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 30
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 33
Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 34
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 35
Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
Step 36
Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37
Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.
Step 38
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 39
Clean the tie rod end fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40
Clean the ball joint fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 41
Remove the hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 42
Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 43
Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 44
Dismantle the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
Step 45
Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 46
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 47
Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 48
Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 49
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 50
Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.
Step 51
Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 52
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 53
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 54
Install the steering knuckle on the CV axle.
Step 55
Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 56
Tighten the fasteners that connect the ball joint to the suspension arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 57
Screw in the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 58
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 59
Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 60
Install the fastening nut.
Step 61
Screw in the fastener of the CV axle. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62
Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 63
Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 64
Install the brake disc.
Step 65
Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 66
Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 67
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 68
Screw in the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 69
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 49 Nm torque.
Step 70
Install the cotter pin that secures the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 71
Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 72
Tighten the fastener of the ABS sensor wiring harness. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 73
Treat the mounting surface of the ABS sensor. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 74
Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 75
Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 76
Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 77
Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 106 Nm torque.
Step 78
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 143 Nm torque.
Step 79
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 80
Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 81
Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 82
Tighten the CV axle fastener. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 216 Nm torque.
Step 83
Restake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 84
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 85
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 86
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 87
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 88
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 89
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 90
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 91
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
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