Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Suspension system
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Suspension
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Front wheel alignment
Adjustment
Inspect tires
Inspect the tires (see page tw-1).
Measure vehicle height
Notice:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the
vehicle height to the specificatio ...
Other materials:
Selecting the driving mode
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Eco drive mode
Use eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “eco mode” button
to select eco drive mode.
The “eco mode” indicator
comes on.
Press t ...
Suspension & axle front shock absorber with coil spring (for sport package)
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 (see page bc-
191)
Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
(see page sp-30)
Remove front shock a ...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
