Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front stabilizer bar
Components
Removal
- Remove front wheel
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
- Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.
- Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front suspension member brace front lh
- Remove the 4 bolts and member brace from the corssmember.
- Remove front suspension member brace front rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove front stabilizer bar
- Remove the stabilizer bar from the crossmember.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush lh
- Remove the bush from the stabilizer bar.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush rh
Hint
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Inspection
- Inspect front 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 continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 To 1.96 N*m, (0.5 To 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 To 17 in.*Lbf) or less
- Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
Installation
- Install front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush lh
- Install the bush.
Hint:
- Install each bush to the inner side of each bush stopper on the stabilizer bar.
- Install each bush with its slit facing the vehicle rear side.
- Remove front no. 1 Stabilizer bar bush rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer bar
- Install the stabilizer bar to the crossmember.
- Install front suspension member brace front lh
- Install the member brace with the 4 bolt to the suspension member.
Torque: 87 n*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*Lbf)
- Install front suspension member brace front rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front stabilizer link assembly lh
- Install the link with the 2 nut.
Torque: 74 n*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*Lbf)
- Install front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install front wheel torque: 103 n*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*Lbf)
- Stabilize suspension (see page sp-12)
Front lower ball joint
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Remove front speed sensor lh (for ...
Rear coil spring
Components
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 skid control sensor wire (fo ...
Other materials:
Steering angle sensor communication stop mode
Description
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main wire and the branch
wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the key reminder
warning system and light
reminder warning system ...
Child restraint seat tether anchor
Components
Removal
Remove child restraint seat tether anchor cover
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove
the cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove roof headlining assembly
Hint:
It is not necessa ...
Front seat frame with adjuster
Inspection
Inspect front seat frame with adjuster
Check operation of the seat frame (slide motor).
Check if the seat frame moves smoothly when
the battery is connected to the slide motor
connector terminals.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the seat
frame w ...
