Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 stabilizer link assembly lh
- Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the suspension no. 2 Arm.
- Remove the nut and link from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove rear stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear no. 2 Suspension arm assembly lh (see page sp-45)
- Remove rear no. 2 Suspension arm assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring insulator upper lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring insulator lower lh (see page sp-33)
- Remove rear coil spring insulator upper rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear coil spring insulator lower rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side
- Remove rear no. 1 Stabilizer bar bracket
- Remove the 2 nuts and bracket.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the other side.
- Remove rear stabilizer bar
- Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
Notice:
When removing the stabilizer bar from the vehicle, make sure not to damage the sensor wire, brake hose, etc.
- Remove rear stabilizer bush
- Remove the 2 stabilizer bushes from the stabilizer bar.
Suspension & axle rear stabilizer bar
Components
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Inspection
Inspect rear 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 c ...
Other materials:
Front power seat control system
Parts location
System diagram
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column
of the table. Check each symptom by check ...
Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
The stall speed test sh ...
Sliding roof switch assembly
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove map light assembly
Using a clip remover, detach the 4 ...
