Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear 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

Alternative products

Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 14
                    
                      Drive socket # 30
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

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

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
Step 7

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 9

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.

Step 10

Lower the car.
Step 11

Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30.
Step 12

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 13

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14

Remove the wheel.
Step 15

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the brake caliper.

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 20

Remove the rubber plug. Use a crowbar.
Step 21

Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Remove the brake disc.
Step 23

Remove the left brake shoe spring of the parking brake. Use long nose pliers. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Treat the wheel hub bearing fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Unscrew the wheel hub bearing fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the fastening nuts.
Step 27

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 29

Remove the wheel hub bearing.
Step 30

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 31

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.

Step 32

Treat the wheel bearing mounting seat. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Install a new wheel hub bearing.
Step 34

Install the fastening nut.
Step 35

Install the fastening nuts.

Step 36

Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 37

Tighten the wheel hub bearing fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 38

Screw in the fastener of the CV axle. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 40

Install the left brake shoe spring of the parking brake. Use a crowbar.
Step 41

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use ceramic grease.
Step 42

Install the brake disc.
Step 43

Set the parking brake adjuster in the correct position. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 44

Install the rubber plug. Use a crowbar.
Step 45

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 46

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 47

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 48

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 49

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 50

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 51

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 52

Lower the car.
Step 53

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 216 Nm torque.
Step 54

Raise the car.

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 55

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 56

Remove the wheel.
Step 57

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring.
Step 58

Install the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
Step 59

Treat the CV axle fastener. Use copper grease.

Step 60

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 61

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 62

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 63

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Toyota RAV4 II. Professionals recommend:
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.

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