- Poor idle, etc.
- Engine start function, etc.
| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001RZFO |
| Model Year Start: 2021 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - ] |
| Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - ] | ||
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)
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Replaced Part or Performed Procedure |
Necessary Procedure |
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed |
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Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired |
Inspection After Repair |
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Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)
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Replaced Part or Performed Procedure |
Necessary Procedure |
Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed |
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Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired |
Inspection After Repair |
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CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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for HV Model:
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for Gasoline Model:
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3. REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR
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(a) Remove the 4 nuts and main muffler heat insulator from the vehicle body. |
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4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model)
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5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model)
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6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
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7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)
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8. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:
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9. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:
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10. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:
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11. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)
w/ Floor Under Cover:
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12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)
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13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt. |
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(b) Loosen the bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
NOTICE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
(c) Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
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 |
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(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH. |
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15. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
16. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
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(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly. |
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17. REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET
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(a) Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing. |
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18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH
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(a) Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH from the rear stabilizer bushing. |
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19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
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(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar. |
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