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2000 Toyota RAV4 2-Door 2WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Planetary Gear
REAR PLANETARY GEAR
Components
Disassembly
1. CHECK OPERATION OF ONE-WAY CLUTCH
Hold the outer race and turn the hub. The hub should turn freely counterclockwise and should lock clockwise.
2. REMOVE THRUST WASHER
Remove the 2 thrust washers from the both sides of planetary gear.
3. SEPARATE ONE-WAY CLUTCH AND PLANETARY GEAR
4. REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH FROM OUTER RACE
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 snap rings and retainers from the both sides.
b. Remove the one-way clutch from the outer race.
Inspection
MEASURE PLANETARY PINION GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance: 0.2 - 0.5 mm (0-008 - 0.020 inch.)
Maximum clearance: 0.5 mm (0.020 inch.)
If the clearance is greater then maximum, replace the planetary gear assembly.
Reassembly
1. INSTALL ONE-WAY CLUTCH
a. Install the one-way clutch into the outer race, facing the flange side of the one-way clutch toward the shiny side the outer race.
b. Using a screwdriver, install the 2 retainers and snap rings to the both sides.
2. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR INTO ONE-WAY CLUTCH
Install the planetary gear into the one-way clutch facing the inner race of the planetary gear toward the back side of the one-way clutch outer race.
3. CHECK OPERATION OF ONE-WAY CLUTCH
4. INSTALL THRUST WASHER
a. Coat the 2 thrust washers with petroleum jelly.
b. Align the tab of the washers with the hollow of the carrier.
Components
Disassembly
1. CHECK OPERATION OF ONE-WAY CLUTCH
Hold the outer race and turn the hub. The hub should turn freely counterclockwise and should lock clockwise.
2. REMOVE THRUST WASHER
Remove the 2 thrust washers from the both sides of planetary gear.
3. SEPARATE ONE-WAY CLUTCH AND PLANETARY GEAR
4. REMOVE ONE-WAY CLUTCH FROM OUTER RACE
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 snap rings and retainers from the both sides.
b. Remove the one-way clutch from the outer race.
Inspection
MEASURE PLANETARY PINION GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance: 0.2 - 0.5 mm (0-008 - 0.020 inch.)
Maximum clearance: 0.5 mm (0.020 inch.)
If the clearance is greater then maximum, replace the planetary gear assembly.
Reassembly
1. INSTALL ONE-WAY CLUTCH
a. Install the one-way clutch into the outer race, facing the flange side of the one-way clutch toward the shiny side the outer race.
b. Using a screwdriver, install the 2 retainers and snap rings to the both sides.
2. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR INTO ONE-WAY CLUTCH
Install the planetary gear into the one-way clutch facing the inner race of the planetary gear toward the back side of the one-way clutch outer race.
3. CHECK OPERATION OF ONE-WAY CLUTCH
4. INSTALL THRUST WASHER
a. Coat the 2 thrust washers with petroleum jelly.
b. Align the tab of the washers with the hollow of the carrier.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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