Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 4WD (ACA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 4WD (ZSA30) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) and other TOYOTA models
How to change Coil spring on Toyota RAV4 III 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on Toyota RAV4 III 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Universal pulley holder
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Professionals recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Toyota RAV4 III.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  7. Step 7
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 III
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
    RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 (ZSA35_) 2007 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14.
  14. Step 14
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  17. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Toyota RAV4 III – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  21. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap.
  23. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a universal pulley holder. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  26. Step 26
    Replacing Springs on Toyota RAV4 III 2006 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_) by yourself
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  27. Step 27
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    Release the coil spring.
  28. Step 28
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    Remove the spring.
  29. Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  30. Step 30
    Compress the spring.
    Step 31
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  31. Step 32
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  32. Step 33
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a universal pulley holder. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 47 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  33. Step 34
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    Decompress the spring.
  34. Step 35
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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