I just finished replacing the front mount on my 96 mt rav. I replaced the rear one a few years ago and tried the polyurethane packing fixes on both, with no real improvement noticed to that nasty clunking driveline.
I got the front replacement for around $90 delivered to Wa. USA. from eBay, it looks to be good quality and it fit properly.
The task is not as difficult as many on this rav. (the timing belt end of the motor comes to mind) There are youtube vids and write ups fere on the forum. In my case I didn't have to remove the exhaust shield. I pulled the differential assembly rearwards to free up the longer bushing bolts by using a 'spanish windlass' to the rear towhook. Judicious pry bar persuasion put it back in place. To my surprise, Toyota took pity on future wrenchers here by making the diff. carrier bolts easily accessible.
There is still some slack in the driveline but it's much more acceptable. I postulate that stiffer urethane bushings around the differential might be better.
My removed mounting bracket was pathetic..you could wiggle the bushings easily though they looked whole.
Don Hanson
I got the front replacement for around $90 delivered to Wa. USA. from eBay, it looks to be good quality and it fit properly.
The task is not as difficult as many on this rav. (the timing belt end of the motor comes to mind) There are youtube vids and write ups fere on the forum. In my case I didn't have to remove the exhaust shield. I pulled the differential assembly rearwards to free up the longer bushing bolts by using a 'spanish windlass' to the rear towhook. Judicious pry bar persuasion put it back in place. To my surprise, Toyota took pity on future wrenchers here by making the diff. carrier bolts easily accessible.
There is still some slack in the driveline but it's much more acceptable. I postulate that stiffer urethane bushings around the differential might be better.
My removed mounting bracket was pathetic..you could wiggle the bushings easily though they looked whole.
Don Hanson