Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002207B
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - 10/2022]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]

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 suspension member sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory".
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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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3. REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

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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. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear flexible hose bracket.

15. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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19. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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20. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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22. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

27. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and nut and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:

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

28. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the height control sensor wire harness.

(b) 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.

*a

Engine Lifter

*b

Attachment

Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.

(d) Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

(e) for TMC Made:

(1) Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

(f) for TMMC Made:

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

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

30. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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31. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

NOTICE:

Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

*a

Bend Portion

(b) Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

(c) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04010

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04061

09958-04011

NOTICE:

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

(d) Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04010

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04061

09958-04011

NOTICE:

  • Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
  • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
  • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
  • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

*a

Hold

Turn

(e) Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

34. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

(a) Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09950-00020

SST: 09950-00030

SST: 09950-60011

09951-00330

NOTICE:

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

(b) Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-00020

SST: 09950-00030

SST: 09950-60011

09951-00330

NOTICE:

  • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
  • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.
  • The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.

*a

Hold

Turn

(c) Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

35. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

36. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 6 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.