Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50) 2.0 (MXAA52), TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50) 2.0 AWD (MXAA54), TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50) 2.5 Hybrid AWD (AXAH54) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for RAV4 V (XA50) and other TOYOTA models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for RAV4 V (XA50) Petrol (175 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for RAV4 V (XA50) Petrol (175 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for RAV4 V (XA50) Petrol/Electric (222 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        HEX №H6 wrench
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

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

Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. TOYOTA RAV4 V (XA50)
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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