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:
Emission inspection
and maintenance (i/m)
programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The obd system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission contr ...
Inspection
Inspect oil pump assembly
Turn the drive gear with 2 screwdrivers and make
sure it rotates smoothly.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
Inspect clearance of oil pump assembly
Push the driven gear to one side of the body. Using
a feeler gauge, measur ...
Vehicle lift and support locations
Notice about vehicle condition when
jacking up vehicle
The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /
lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.
When removing heavy parts such as the engine and
transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
m ...
