Car Fix DIY Videos

This video is a full DIY for replacing the right side AWD axle and/or CV boots on ’96 – ’00 AWD automatic Rav4s. The video shows how to:
– remove the front right axle on a ’98 Rav4 AWD A/T
– how to disassemble the axle and replace the boots
– how to re-assembly and re-install the axle.

This repair is very similar on many other Toyotas. The “other video” mentioned in this video is an even more detailed DIY on the driver’s side axle replacement which has more detail about using a slide hammer and different tools and techniques for removing certain fasteners:
https://youtu.be/HOcu3zuq1AY

The driver’s side CV axle boot replacement very similar, and is shown in detail here:
https://youtu.be/C0flMKkEyIg

Here are the Timestamps, Part numbers, and Torque values:
00:39 Different boots on ’00 versus ’98
01:39 How to identify an OE Toyota axle
03:04 Note about the transfer case and transaxle setup

04:20 Lift the front end (both wheels up)
05:09 Inspection of worn-out boots
05:36 Remove the wheel (21mm)
06:37 Loosen the axle nut (30mm, six-point deep socket)
08:28 Push the axle from the hub
09:22 Remove one brake line bolt (12mm)
09:36 Remove two ABS sensor bolts and ABS sensor (10mm)
10:20 Remove the sway bar/stabilizer link (17mm plus H6)
11:18 Disconnect the tie rod end (17mm, rental tool is OEM tools 27276/57276)
12:57 Remove three fasteners for the control arm (17mm)
14:00 Seperate the CV axle from the wheel hub
15:24 Remove the cover (12mm)
16:09 Options for removing the axle
17:21 Remove the CV axle (Powerbuilt Kit 41 slide hammer is
shown)

18:30 Axle on the bench
19:28 Make match marks on the inboard joint housing
21:14 Remove the inboard boot bands/clamps
22:58 Pull the inboard boot back
24:03 Make a match mark on the tripod
25:11 Remove the tripod snap ring/retaining ring (Pliers: example, Lang
1409)
27:00 Make the last match marks between the tripod and
shaft
28:10 Tap the tripod off the shaft (brass punch)
29:12 Remove the inboard boot
29:58 Inspect the grease
31:03 Remove the outboard boot clamps
31:21 Remove the outboard boot
32:54 Note about inspecting and cleaning the outboard joint
35:09 Cleaned up outboard joint and tripod

35:29 Sorting the parts in the Toyota boot kit 04438-12305

37:50 Prepare the shaft for boot install
39:13 Grease the outboard joint (Raremax LFG(KAI), 90999-
94304)
39:54 Install the outboard boot
42:16 Install the outboard boot bands/clamps
43:41 What to do if you break a band/clamp during install
48:34 Install the inboard boot
49:32 Install the tripod to the shaft using the match marks
52:58 Grease the tripod and cup (Raremax SLF, 90999-94166)
53:45 Install the cup over the tripod using the match marks
54:27 Install the boot to the cup
55:07 Install the inboard boot bands/clamps
58:44 Install the new o-ring and new circlip (coat with ATF)

01:00:40 Note about the ATF, transfer case, and shaft seal
01:01:52 Note about re-greasing the wheel bearings

01:02:51 Coat the circlip with MP grease and position the
opening downward
01:03:20 Re-install the CV axle shaft
01:05:30 Inspect for proper shaft install
01:06:09 Re-install the shield/cover (two 12mm bolts)
01:06:19 Re-install the axle to the wheel hub
01:07:46 Temporarily install the axle nut
01:08:29 Re-install the control arm fasteners (two bolts and
one nut, 17mm; torque to 94 ft-lbs)
01:09:25 Re-install the sway bar link (two 17mm nuts, H6 to
hold the ball; torque to 54 ft-lbs, or 33 ft-lbs for 2-door

models)
01:11:29 Re-connect the tie rod end (17mm and 1/8″ cotter
pin, torque to 36 ft-lbs)
01:12:19 Re-install one 12mm bolt for the brake line
01:12:33 Re-install two 10mm bolts for the ABS bracket and
sensor
01:13:06 Torque the axle nut to 159 ft-lbs (30mm, very
important torque spec)
01:15:18 Re-install the nut cover and a new cotter pin (5/32″)
01:16:07 Last check on fasteners
01:16:44 Re-install the wheel (21mm, lug nut torque is 76 ft-
lbs)
01:17:35 Refill with ATF through the ATF dipstick (AWD Rav4
uses Toyota Type T-IV ATF, 00279-000T4)
To check the ATF level, click this link:
https://youtu.be/HOcu3zuq1AY?t=3129

I hope this video was helpful for you! Thank you for watching, and good luck with your repair!