| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001ECE4 |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019] |
| Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019] | ||
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the rear suspension support assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.
(c) Apply a few drops of adhesive to the threads of a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
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(d) Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut. SST: 09729-97202 Torque: Specified tightening torque : 25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the rear support to rear shock absorber nut. HINT:
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2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP
(a) Install the rear shock absorber cap to the rear shock absorber assembly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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(a) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut and plate washer. NOTICE: Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut. |
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4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Using a jack and wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.
Standard Length (A):
13 mm (0.512 in.)
CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTICE:
- When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
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*a |
Wooden Block |
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*b |
Jack |
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Wooden Block Placement Location |
5. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
Torque:
73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
- Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
6. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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(a) Connect the rear shock absorber assembly to the vehicle with the 2 bolts. Torque: 55 N·m {561 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A). |
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7. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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(a) Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut. Torque: Specified tightening torque : 125 N·m {1275 kgf·cm, 92 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut. HINT:
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8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)
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10. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)
(a) for LH Side:
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11. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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12. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
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