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 Differential problem
#999739
06/12/10 04:21 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 20
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Need a Spot
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Hi folks,
I've got a leak coming from wifes 97 Rav4 rear end. It's leaking from where the stub shaft enters the differential...looks to be a bad outside seal on the diff., at least thats what I think it is. I've got the axle removed and am trying to remove this stub shaft but it's not budging. Tried using pry bars behind it with no luck. Should I bolt the axle back on and use it as leverage to pop it out? ...any suggestions welcome.
Mine- 95 T100 4X4
Wife- 97 Rav 4
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Re: Differential problem
[Re: letmrun]
#999740
06/13/10 05:38 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,282
Roll Me Over
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dont quote me on this, BUT...
if it's like any other toyota IFS/IRS diff design, the way the stub axle is held into the diff is by a compression ring at the end of the axle, sitting in a groove.
you are right using a prybar.
but, you might wanna use 2 GIGANTIC prybars. like in the 9 and 3 o clock position and pop OUT the inner stub...
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Re: Differential problem
[Re: ldivinag]
#999741
06/13/10 03:10 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 20
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I stopped by my local dealership yesterday and asked a mechanic. Working on Rav's not his specialty but he asked me if there was a rear cover plate on the diff. (yes) that there is probably a clip holding the stub shaft in place. He never mentioned a possible compression ring on end of stub shaft.
If there is a internal clip holding it up I certainly don't want to get agressive with pry bars on the outside.
I guess I'll just remove the cover and take a look...no big deal,,,was hoping for a quick answer here.
thanks.
Mine- 95 T100 4X4
Wife- 97 Rav 4
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Re: Differential problem
[Re: letmrun]
#999742
06/17/10 04:34 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 15,887
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Re: Differential problem
[Re: kewlynx]
#999743
06/17/10 01:30 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 20
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thanks, but won't need it. Shaft came out after removing internal clip, replaced the seal and made sure vent was free.
Mine- 95 T100 4X4
Wife- 97 Rav 4
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