Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001HGK0
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 08/2020]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG

(a) Install the 6 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

NOTICE:

  • Position the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion in the correct direction.
  • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for TMMC Made

*a

View from Underneath

Front of the Vehicle

Outside of the Vehicle

(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09570-24011

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01020

09830-01040

09830-01050

NOTICE:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

SST: 09570-24011

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01020

09830-01040

09830-01050

NOTICE:

If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

*a

Hold

Turn

(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

(a) Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

NOTICE:

  • Position the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion in the correct direction.
  • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for TMMC Made

*a

View from Underneath

Front of the Vehicle

Outside of the Vehicle

(b) Install SST using the same procedure as for the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (for LH Side).

SST: 09570-24011

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01020

09830-01040

09830-01050

NOTICE:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

SST: 09570-24011

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01020

09830-01040

09830-01050

NOTICE:

If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (for LH Side).

(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

(a) Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

NOTICE:

  • Position the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH in the correct direction.
  • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for TMMC Made

*a

View from Underneath

Front of the Vehicle

Outside of the Vehicle

(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09710-28031

09711-02030

09711-02040

94622-51200

SST: 09950-60021

09951-00720

09951-00890

NOTICE:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

SST: 09710-28031

09711-02030

09711-02040

94622-51200

SST: 09950-60021

09951-00720

09951-00890

NOTICE:

If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

*a

Hold

Turn

(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

(a) Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.

NOTICE:

  • Position the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH in the correct direction.
  • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for TMMC Made

*a

View from Underneath

Front of the Vehicle

Outside of the Vehicle

(b) Install SST using the same procedure as for the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

SST: 09710-28031

09711-02030

09711-02040

94622-51200

SST: 09950-60021

09951-00720

09951-00890

NOTICE:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.

SST: 09710-28031

09711-02030

09711-02040

94622-51200

SST: 09950-60021

09951-00720

09951-00890

NOTICE:

If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) for TMC Made:

(1) Install the 4 rear suspension member cushions to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

When reusing the rear suspension member cushion, make sure to check its identification mark and install it to the correct position.

(b) for TMMC Made:

(1) Install the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

When reusing the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper, make sure to check its identification mark and install it to the correct position.

(c) Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

  • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
  • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

  • Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
  • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.

*a

Engine Lifter

*b

Attachment

Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

(d) Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle.

(e) Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH, 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

Torque:

Bolt A :

158 N·m {1611 kgf·cm, 117 ft·lbf}

Nut B :

158 N·m {1611 kgf·cm, 117 ft·lbf}

Nut C :

18 N·m {184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

(f) w/ Height Control Sensor:

(1) Engage the 2 clamps to install the height control sensor wire harness.

9. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

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.

10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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16. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

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18. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

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20. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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21. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

(a) Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

22. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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24. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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25. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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27. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.

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29. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

Torque:

73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

31. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

32. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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33. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

34. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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35. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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36. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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37. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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38. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

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39. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

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40. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model)

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41. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model)

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42. INSTALL MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

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43. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

  • for HV Model:

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  • for Gasoline Model:

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44. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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45. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.

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46. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

47. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

  • for HV Model:

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  • for Gasoline Model:

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48. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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49. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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