Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 1.8 (ZCA25_, ZCA26_), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 (ACA28) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) and other TOYOTA models

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Toyota RAV4 II. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 14
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Toyota RAV4 II in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota RAV4 II – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the sway bar link fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Clean the sway bar link fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 11

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Screw in the sway bar link fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 16

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 18

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 19

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – Toyota RAV4 II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 21

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 22

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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