Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front stabilizer bar
Components
Removal
- Remove front wheel
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
- Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front suspension member brace front lh
- Remove the 4 bolts and member brace from the corssmember.
- Remove front suspension member brace front rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front stabilizer bar
- Remove the stabilizer bar from the crossmember.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush lh
- Remove the bush from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush rh
Hint
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Inspection
- Inspect front stabilizer link assembly lh
- As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 To 1.96 N*m, (0.5 To 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 To 17 in.*Lbf) or less
- Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
Installation
- Install front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush lh
- Install the bush.
Hint:
- Install each bush to the inner side of each bush stopper on the stabilizer bar.
- Install each bush with its slit facing the vehicle rear side.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer bar
- Install the stabilizer bar to the crossmember.
- Install front suspension member brace front lh
- Install the member brace with the 4 bolt to the suspension member.
Torque: 87 n*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*Lbf)
- Install front suspension member brace front rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer link assembly lh
- Install the link with the 2 nut.
Torque: 74 n*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*Lbf)
- Install front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front wheel torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Stabilize suspension (see page sp-12)
Front lower ball joint
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Remove front speed sensor lh (for ...
Rear coil spring
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Remove skid control sensor wire (fo ...
Other materials:
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Right turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
â– Turn signals can be operat ...
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the audio system using the steering ...
Exhaust pipe
Installation
Install front exhaust pipe assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the compression spring.
Minimum length:
41.5 Mm (1.634 In.)
If the length is less than the minimum, replace the
compression spring.
Install a new gasket by hand so that its ...
