Car front and rear suspension Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

General information about the suspension
The suspension is the link between the body and the wheels. Through it, the forces acting on the wheels are transmitted to the body. The suspension serves to reduce dynamic loads, reduce body vibrations, soften the...

Technical data of the suspension
Below in the table. Table 12.1 provides data for checking the suspension ball joints, and Table 12.2 provides tightening torques for the main threaded connections of the suspension.

Front suspension strut — removal, inspection and installation
Removal Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels with chocks. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Remove the front wheel. Remove the bolt securing...

Disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber strut
Disassembly Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle and secure it in a vice with soft jaws. to avoid damaging the rack, do not tighten the vice too much. Using a special tool, compress the spring so that it...

Front Stabilizer Bar
Removal Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels with chocks. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels. Figure 12.8. Location...

Lower control arm of the front suspension — removal and installation
Removal Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels with chocks. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Remove the front wheel. On pre-2001 models,...

Steering knuckle and front wheel hub
Warning! Brake pads generate brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake pads. Caution! Use only a special brake cleaner to clean...

Rear Stabilizer Bar
Removal A rear anti-roll bar has been installed on models since 2001. Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Figure 12.16. Location of the nut securing the anti-roll...

Rear shock absorber — removal and installation
Removal Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Remove the wheel. Use a jack to raise the rear suspension trailing arm to compress the spring and relieve the load on...

Replacing the upper control arm
Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Remove the wheel. Figure 12.21. Location of the nuts securing the upper and lower wishbones to the rear steering knuckle on...

Replacing the lower control arm
Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Remove the wheel. On 2001 and later models, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm. Figure 12.21....

Replacing the trailing arm
Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Remove the wheel. Remove the spring. Remove the bolts and the brake pipe and parking brake cable brackets from the rear...

Rear suspension spring
Important! Be sure to replace both springs on the vehicle's axle, even if only one spring is damaged. Attention! When installing, use springs with the same technical characteristics on the same vehicle axle (with the...

Rear wheel hub and bearing — removal and installation
Warning! Brake pads generate brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake pads. Caution! Use only a special brake cleaner to clean...

Wheels and tires — general information
Only radial tires are installed on the vehicle. In radial tires, the cord threads are arranged along the shortest path between the tire beads. The belt surrounds the thin and elastic frame of the tire and provides its...

Front wheel alignment angles
Wheel alignment angles (see table 13.2) significantly affect vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption. The following wheel alignment angles are distinguished: Collapse — this is the angle between the plane of...

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