Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber
Components
![Toyota RAV4. Rear shock absorber](images/books/256/37/2.htm48.jpg)
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 rear shock absorber assembly lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm119.jpg)
- Support the no. 2 Suspension arm lh with a jack.
Notice:
Place a wooden or rubber block between the
jack and arm.
- Remove the bolt and 2 nuts from the suspension
member and axle carrier.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm120.jpg)
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock
absorber with the bracket.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm121.jpg)
- Remove the nut and bolt from the shock absorber
upper side.
- Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
- Remove the nut and bolt from the bracket.
Hint:
While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the
bolt.
Inspection
- Inspect rear shock absorber assembly lh
![Toyota RAV4. Inspect rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm122.jpg)
- Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and
check that there is no abnormal resistance or
unusual sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber with a new one.
Notice:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see
disposal (see page sp-37).
Installation
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- Temporarily install rear shock absorber assembly lh
- Temporarily install the bracket to the shock absorber
with the bolt and nut.
Notice:
Fix the nut in place and temporarily install the
bolt.
- Temporarily install the shock absorber upper side to
the suspension member with the bolt and nut.
Notice:
Fix the nut in place and temporarily install the
bolt.
![Toyota RAV4. Temporarily install rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm123.jpg)
![Toyota RAV4. Temporarily install rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm124.jpg)
- Install the shock absorber with the 2 bolts to the axle
carrier.
Torque: 80 n*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*Lbf)
- Temporarily install the suspension arm with the bolt
and 2 nuts to the suspension member and axle
carrier.
- Temporarily install rear upper control
arm assembly lh (see page sp-40)
- Install rear wheel
torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Stabilize suspension
- Lower the vehicle.
- Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize
the suspension.
- Tighten rear shock absorber assembly lh
- Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 80 n*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*Lbf)
- Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
- Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment (see
page sp-7).
Disposal
- Dispose of rear shock absorber assembly lh
![Toyota RAV4. Dispose of rear shock absorber assembly lh](images/books/256/37/2.htm25.gif)
- Fully extend the shock absorber rod, and clamp it in
a vise at an angle.
- Using a drill, make a hole near the center of the
cylinder in the hatched area shown in the illustration
to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
As metal debris may be blown outward by the
gas, you must:
- Wear protective glasses.
- Cover the area being cut.
Notice:
The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless
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 ...
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
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Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
If a dtc is displayed during the dtc check, check the circuit
listed for the dtc in the table below (refer to the appropriate
page).
Hint:
When the srs warning light remains on and the normal
system code is output, a decrease in the source voltage is
likely to occur. This malfunction is n ...
Sliding roof control switch circuit
Description
If either the sliding function or tilt function does not operate, there may
be a malfunction in the sliding roof
control switch circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (sliding roof operation)
Select the active test, use ...
Rear no. 1 Seat assembly (for lh side)
Components
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